Alivia Miller
Valencia,Pennsylvania
Summary
I am a dedicated paint prepper with experience at Classic Automotive & Collision Center, skilled in surface preparation, masking, and color matching. I strive for meticulous attention to detail and effective time management. I consistently ensure that panels are sanded evenly for even paint application results, along with a mask job that strays away from hard lines and overspray. I also try to make sure my workspace is organized. Committed to continuous improvement in my work, always learning new techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paint Prepper
Classic Automotive & Collision Center
Mars, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and masking as needed.
- Operated spray guns and other equipment for paint application preparation.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Mixed paint materials according to specifications for optimal application results.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, and washing.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Performed minor repairs to damaged areas such as filling holes or cracks with putty before applying primer or basecoat paints.
- Applied primers, sealers, undercoats, and top coats with spray guns.
- Restocked supplies regularly ensuring that there was always enough material available for upcoming jobs.
- Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mars Area School District
Butler, PA06-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Collision Repair
Butler Area Vocational School
Mars, PA05-2024
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Paint mixing
- Spray gun operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Supply restocking
- Color matching
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Masking techniques
- Adhesion testing
- Automotive painting
- Priming surfaces
- Respirator use
- Body filler application
- Self motivation
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking
- Visual inspection
- Physical stamina
- Spray techniques
- Finishing techniques
- Surface cleaning
- Relationship building
- Spray gun usage
- Adaptability
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork
- Active listening
- Tinting Techniques
- Organizational skills
- Continuous improvement
- Reliability
Affiliations
- Breakaway rope in rodeo
- Work on my own trucks
- Side jobs pin striping, prepping and painting
- Spend time with loved ones
Accomplishments
- Outstanding STudent of the month BVCATS February 2023
- Outstanding student of the year runner up BVCATS May 2024
- Principals award 2024 BVCATS
- Honor roll MASD
- High Honor roll MASD
Certification
- PPG certified technician - level Blue
- I-car certified Technician
- PPG envirobase PPG2820
Refrences
- Jason Gerhardt, 724-581-3492
- Jack Lineman, 724-321-1510
Timeline
Paint Prepper
Classic Automotive & Collision Center
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mars Area School District
Certificate of Technical Studies - Collision Repair
Butler Area Vocational School
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