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Brent Foien
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Professional PPG certified painter with solid 25+ year background in preparing, precision masking, painting, and finishing vehicles to high standards. Brings strong expertise in color matching, surface preparation, and application techniques. Known for team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, consistently delivering quality results. Reliable, flexible, and focused on achieving optimal outcomes with attention to detail and precision.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Painter
Mike's Collision
Mesa, AZ
02.2007 - 08.2026
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, priming, and cleaning to ensure optimal finish quality.
- Mixed paint colors to match specifications, ensuring accurate color matching for repairs.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace in compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry techniques and products through continuous training and certification programs.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies, and cleaning of component parts.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
Auto Body Painter
Impact Autobody
Mesa, AZ
01.2001 - 06.2005
- Prepped surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and applying primers to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Applied various paint types using spray guns to achieve desired finish and color accuracy.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to industry standards and customer expectations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and improve efficiency in painting operations.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies, and cleaning of component parts.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
Education
Studied - Autobody And Paint
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WASkills
- Paint application expertise
- Color match precision
- HVLP and pressure pot spray guns
- Surface preparation techniques
- Spray gun calibration
- Detail-oriented finish
- Team leadership
- Customer service skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Waterborne paints
- Urethane coatings
- Solvent-based paints
- Epoxy primers
- Hazardous waste management
- Equipment maintenance
Accomplishments
- Refinishing experience in the field of collision, restoration, industrial and aircraft
Certification
- PPG certified refinishing in waterborne and solvent products
- ICAR certified
Timeline
Auto Body Painter
Mike's Collision
02.2007 - 08.2026
Auto Body Painter
Impact Autobody
01.2001 - 06.2005
Studied - Autobody And Paint
Spokane Community College