Andy Heeralal
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Motivated Painter driven to provide high-quality work. Adept at working quickly without sacrificing results. Ready to bring eleven years' experience to new position with long-term potential.
Dedicated apprentice with good surface preparation and paint application skills. Assisted head painter with completion of over 100 projects in a descent amount of time or even before time. Increased familiarity with painting equipment and techniques leading to a raise every year.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter's Assistant
Two Guys Autobody
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Cleaned job site after project completion, removing tape and tarps and inspecting for drips or inconsistencies in paint application.
- Prepared different paintable surfaces prior to product application.
- Primed surfaces evenly prior to painting allowing paint to be applied evenly.
- Masked, covered or otherwise protected non-paintable surfaces.
- Followed painter's directions for product application and site cleanup.
- Applied primers and rough coats according to painter's directions.
- Returned equipment and unused painting supplies to proper locations after each workday.
Automotive Technician
Valleystream Mazda
01.2013 - 08.2019
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Trained automotive dealership, F&I managers on product knowledge and consultative selling techniques to drive dealership revenue.
Education
G.E.D -
York College
Jamaica, NY01.2025
Skills
- Paint mixing
- Professional color matching
- Hand and power tools
- Respirator use
- Sprayer experience
- Safety awareness
- Written Communication
- Basic math
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Painter's Assistant
Two Guys Autobody
09.2019 - 03.2020
Automotive Technician
Valleystream Mazda
01.2013 - 08.2019
G.E.D -
York College