Brad Herndon
Clementon,NJ
Summary
Results-driven autobody professional with 20+ years of experience in collision repair, refinishing, and light structural work. Known for hands-on technical skill, parts ordering, and careful quality checks that support safe, consistent repairs. Trusted to maintain production standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Endurance Auto and Body
Williamstown , NJ
04.2018 - Current
- Managed daily operations at collision repair shop for Endurance Auto and Body
- Supervised technicians, painters, and office staff to ensure smooth repair workflows and meet operational goals
- Trained employees on various job positions to ensure role coverage and enhance team flexibility
- Reviewed completed work to ensure consistency, quality, and conformance with standards
- Reviewed repair orders, parts requests, and insurance claim paperwork
- Conducted bodywork and light framework repairs on vehicles
- Refinished vehicles
- Performed assembly and disassembly of vehicle parts
- Lesonal solvent based shop
Auto Body Refinish Instructor
Pennco Tech
Blackwood, New Jersey
03.2012 - 04.2019
- Instructed Pennco Tech trade students in classroom and hands-on lab settings, enhancing practical skills and industry knowledge.
- Demonstrated shop safety, tool use, and industry procedures to students.
- Guided students through repair, installation, and troubleshooting exercises.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with Pennco Tech vocational training standards to ensure comprehensive understanding of auto body refinishing.
- Collaborated with instructors to update curriculum and training materials, improving educational relevance and student engagement.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and projects.
- Maintained classroom order and supported positive learning environments.
- Started with Lesonal solvent base and worked our way into PPG waterborne products, Envirobase.
Autobody combo tech
Virgo Auto Body
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
02.2004 - 03.2013
- Repaired body panels with hand tools and shop equipment to restore vehicle integrity.
- Prepared, tapped, and refinished vehicles efficiently with minimal staff, maintaining quality standards.
- Mixed and applied paint to repaired surfaces, ensuring high-quality finish.
- Replaced damaged parts on customer vehicles at Virgo Auto Body.
- Started with solvent base and worked our way into water based products with BASF.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Autobody
Universal Technical Institute
Houston, TX06-2003
High School Diploma -
Triton High School
Runnemede, NJ06-2002
Skills
- Collision repair
- Refinish systems
- Repair estimating
- Insurance claims
- Light structural work
- Assembly / Disassembly
- Vehicle prep
- Detailing and denibbing
- Parts ordering
- Skills / certifications in multiple areas of autobody
- Continuing education
- Decision-making
- Goal setting
Timeline
Manager
Endurance Auto and Body
04.2018 - Current
Auto Body Refinish Instructor
Pennco Tech
03.2012 - 04.2019
Autobody combo tech
Virgo Auto Body
02.2004 - 03.2013
Post-Graduate Certificate - Autobody
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Triton High School