Cooper Winters
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Elwood Body Works
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new OEM parts.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG welding equipment.
- Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
- Inspected completed jobs for quality control purposes prior to releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches .
- Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
Painter
Summit West Signs
Mesa
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Started as shop help and surface prep
- Also did aluminum/steel MIG welding and fabrication
- Developed an interest in paint and learned the trade to become one of two head painters at the company
- Worked with HVLP sprayers and Matthews single stage paint
- Ran the Matthews paint mixing station and color matched when needed
- In this environment it is important to be a team player and be able to accept the handoff of a project and finish for a seamless hand off to the next department
- Worked with a wide range of primers, paints, clear coats and other finishes
- Also responsible for applying decals on finished signage.
Education
GED -
Mountain View High School
10.2018
Student ASE Certification -
EVIT
Skills
- Auto Mechanic
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Paint and Auto Body
- Artistic Abilities
- Organizational Ninja
- Eager to Learn
Accomplishments
Personally bought, repaired, and sold several classic cars. Including a 1965 Chevy Sportvan Deluxe and both a 1979 and a 1981 Datsun 210. Also did work on my Dad's 1965 C10 that was riding on Accuair Suspension and completed a long to shortbed conversion. Also with the help of my brother, fabricated a custom side exit exhaust for the C10. Most recently completed a restoration of a 2005 Subaru STi that was in heavy disrepair. Did all the body work, painting, and clearcoat on the car.
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Elwood Body Works
05.2023 - 10.2023
Painter
Summit West Signs
10.2019 - 01.2023
GED -
Mountain View High School
Student ASE Certification -
EVIT
Similar Profiles
Marina MartinezMarina Martinez
CSR/Cashier at Bath & Body WorksCSR/Cashier at Bath & Body Works
Vanessa JacksonVanessa Jackson
Associate at Bath and Body WorksAssociate at Bath and Body Works
Scarlett ZarateScarlett Zarate
Sales Associate at Bath & Body WorksSales Associate at Bath & Body Works
John SullivanJohn Sullivan
Information Systems Support Specialist at Southwest Medical ImagingInformation Systems Support Specialist at Southwest Medical Imaging
Krystal CarityKrystal Carity
Photo Sales Consultant at Kristal StudiosPhoto Sales Consultant at Kristal Studios