Bradley Darrow
Sulphur Springs
Summary
Resourceful Automotive Painter known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in color matching, surface preparation, and clear coat application to deliver outstanding finishes. Excel in time management, adaptability, and communication ensuring seamless workflow and client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Painter
Interstate Body Shop
Sulphur Springs
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted tests on newly mixed colors in order to determine their compatibility with existing colors.
- Repaired minor imperfections such as runs, sags, blisters, dust spots and drips in the finish coating using various materials like putty knife, sandpaper and steel wool.
- Operated power tools such as grinders, drills and sanders when necessary to prepare vehicles for painting.
- Applied top coats of clear enamel finishes to protect painted surfaces from damage due to weathering.
- Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
- Assisted other technicians by providing technical advice regarding difficult painting problems.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes before releasing vehicle back into service.
- Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
- Utilized air dryers or baking ovens to expedite drying time of freshly painted surfaces; monitored temperature levels during the baking process.
- Mixed and applied customer paint colors to match original vehicle appearance
Automotive Detailer
Darrow Detailing
Sulphur Springs
04.2017 - 04.2025
- Removed minor flaws in refinish using sanding and buffing.
- Provided customer service, explaining detailing processes and addressing concerns.
- Ordered and restocked supplies to keep workplace operating properly.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for tasks.
- Used steam cleaning equipment to remove dirt from engine and engine compartment.
- Kept detailed records of services performed on each vehicle for billing and tracking purposes.
- Inspected vehicles thoroughly before and after detailing to ensure quality of work.
- Washed wide range of vehicles each day.
- Sanitized interiors using germicidal wipes or sprays that are safe for use in automobiles.
- Scheduled detailing appointments and managed time effectively to meet customer demands.
Aircraft Painter
L3 communications
Greenville
11.2007 - 04.2017
- Prepared aircraft surfaces for painting by removing dirt, grease and corrosion.
- Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
- Sanded down rough spots on aircraft skin with hand sanders before applying a fresh coat of paint.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Mixed paint to obtain desired color and texture according to manufacturer specifications.
- Readied aircraft interiors for repainting by taping off furniture and covering up any exposed wires.
- Inspected painted parts for defects such as runs, sags, pinholes and other surface irregularities.
- Assisted in preparing aircraft components for painting by applying masking tape around edges of panels.
- Prepared surfaces for refinishing by sanding, grinding, and cleaning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miller Grove ISD
Cumby, TX05-2005
Skills
- Paint application
- Surface preparation
- Quality inspection
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Automotive Painter
Interstate Body Shop
08.2021 - Current
Automotive Detailer
Darrow Detailing
04.2017 - 04.2025
Aircraft Painter
L3 communications
11.2007 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Miller Grove ISD