Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician
American Surplus
Montevideo, MN
04.2023 - 10.2024
Provided excellent customer service throughout the entire repair process.
Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
Maintained and recorded costs of materials and supplies to assist with job costing and revenue projections.
Sanded and buffed vehicles to prepare for painting or repair work.
Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and applied primer, basecoat, and clear coat finishes.
Applied rust-proofing treatments to protect vehicle bodies from corrosion.
Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
Cleaned repaired surfaces with solvents to ensure proper adhesion of paint or other materials.
Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches .
Operated sandblasting equipment to remove old paint from vehicles' surfaces.
Applied sealants on newly painted surfaces for protection against weathering.
Assisted in maintaining a clean workspace by sweeping floors and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
Checked all bolts, screws, nuts, for proper tightness after completion of repairs.
Maintained records of all repairs performed on each vehicle including time spent on each job.
Prepared and applied body fillers to repair minor damages.
Applied primer and paint to vehicles following repair.
Matched and mixed paint to ensure perfect color matching.
Ensured smoothness of vehicle surfaces through sanding and buffing.
Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
Flooring Installer
Alpha and Omega Flooring
Mankato, MN
01.2023 - 09.2023
Measured and cut flooring materials to fit the dimensions of each room.
Installed carpet, tile, laminate, and hardwood flooring in residential and commercial settings.
Applied adhesives to subfloors prior to laying down new flooring material.
Worked with a variety of tools including saws, hammers, drills, screwdrivers.
Removed old flooring materials such as carpets or tiles when necessary.
Inspected rooms for any obstacles that could interfere with installation process.
Ensured proper alignment of boards during installation process.
Created custom cuts for around pipes or other objects in the room.
Checked finished installations for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
Maintained clean work areas throughout project duration.
Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with supplies needed for job sites.
Organized supplies into appropriate containers prior to beginning projects.
Communicated effectively with clients regarding progress updates and potential issues.
Evaluated work areas before planning flooring layout for different projects.
Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions using hand tools, dies and special equipment.
Prepared base surfaces by removing debris, correcting imperfections and applying treatments.
Applied waterproofing compounds and filled cracks with materials such as plaster, putty or grouting.
Residential Roofer
Devorak Shingling, LLC
Montevideo, MN
03.2022 - 04.2023
Installed and replaced shingles, tiles, metal panels, flashings, gutters and downspouts.
Repaired leaks in roofs using waterproof sealants.
Assessed weather conditions prior to starting work on a roof.
Cut roofing materials to specified sizes using hand tools such as hammers, saws and knives.
Loaded and unloaded building materials from trucks onto roofs with the help of hoists or ladders.
Ensured that safety protocols were followed during each job site visit.
Followed local building codes while installing new roofs or repairing existing ones.
Removed old shingles and tiles from roofs prior to installation of new material.
Inspected finished work to ensure quality standards were met before leaving job sites.
Utilized power tools such as nail guns to secure roofing materials into place.
Built scaffolding around buildings when necessary in order to access higher parts of a structure's exterior.
Worked closely with colleagues on larger-scale residential roofing projects.
Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.
Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
Auto Body Technician
Riverside Autobody
Montevideo, MN
03.2021 - 05.2022
Sanded and buffed vehicles to prepare for painting or repair work.
Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and applied primer, basecoat, and clear coat finishes.
Repaired minor dents, dings, scratches, tears, and rips in vehicle upholstery.
Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
Cleaned repaired surfaces with solvents to ensure proper adhesion of paint or other materials.
Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches .
Operated sandblasting equipment to remove old paint from vehicles' surfaces.
Applied sealants on newly painted surfaces for protection against weathering.
Assisted in maintaining a clean workspace by sweeping floors and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
Checked all bolts, screws, nuts, for proper tightness after completion of repairs.
Maintained records of all repairs performed on each vehicle including time spent on each job.
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while working on customer vehicles.
Provided excellent customer service throughout the entire repair process.
Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
Assisted with windshield, window and light replacements.