Coty Pelletier
Owasso,Oklahoma
Summary
I am a passionate lead painter with a proven track record at Rush Enterprises. I have over a decade of experience in automotive/industrial paint and successful team lead performance. I specialize in staff training & education. I use my strong work ethic and positive attitude, along with analytical thinking to boost team morale and productivity. I am experienced in effective communication and team building, consistently achieving high-quality standards and operational excellence. I look forward to growing my career and welcome a challenge.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Painter
Rush Enterprises
11.2024 - Current
- Led a team of painters, providing clear direction and fostering strong communication skills.
- Maintained a safe work environment with proper ventilation and personal protective gear usage.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Reduced material waste by accurately calculating paint quantities needed for each job.
- Effectively managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining high levels of quality control.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure the highest level of painting workmanship.
- Proactively identified potential areas of improvement in existing processes, contributing to overall productivity enhancements.
- Trained new employees in company protocols and specific painting procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all team members'' workmanship.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
Lead Painter
Mastercraft Collision & Refinishing
12.2014 - Current
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
Assistant Manager
Mastercraft Collision & Refinishing
12.2014 - 09.2024
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Mentored and guided staff to enhance performance and exceed customer expectations
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Shop Manager
Seven D Trailer Repair
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained safe working environment and public transport by enforcing adherence to safety and DOT protocols
- Supervised and managed after hours service calls and technicians
- Guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail
- Ordered all required parts to maintain and optimize inventory
- Assisted with purchasing, sales, and business account operations efficiently.
Shift Manager
Billy Sims BBQ
10.2010 - 01.2014
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations
- Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education
Collision & Refinishing Technician -
Autobody Collision & Refinishing Tulsa Technology Center
01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Jenks High School
05.2009
Skills
- Customer service expertise
- Team coordination
- Writing estimates and completing supplements
- Staff Training
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Analytical thinking
- Effective communication
- Prep and refinish vehicles of all sizes
- Employee management
- Task delegation
- Policy enforcement
- Team leadership
Certification
- PPG certified
- Deltron Certified
- BASF Certified
- Experienced and certified in spraying numerous paint lines, including Axalta heavy transpiration
Timeline
Lead Painter
Rush Enterprises
11.2024 - Current
Shop Manager
Seven D Trailer Repair
04.2021 - 04.2022
Lead Painter
Mastercraft Collision & Refinishing
12.2014 - Current
Assistant Manager
Mastercraft Collision & Refinishing
12.2014 - 09.2024
Shift Manager
Billy Sims BBQ
10.2010 - 01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Jenks High School
Collision & Refinishing Technician -
Autobody Collision & Refinishing Tulsa Technology Center
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