Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
Timeline
AssistantManager

Curtis Webb Jr

Minden,LA

Summary

I Am a Highly motivated individual with a proven ability to learn quickly and create, implement and maintain old and new procedures in any environment. I can also meet heavy work assignments and deadlines under strict time constraints. In addition to a strong commitment and desire to succeed in every assigned task, I can work independently or as part of a team and communicate effectively on all levels. I am a talented former business owner with excellent marketing, customer service, and facility oversight skills and more than 12 years of experience. I relocated to Texas to search for a great company to build with that will understand and acknowledge the skills and assets I bring to the team to achieve higher success. My communication skills are highly effective, and I am comfortable working with people at all organizational levels. My Top Skills Include Collision Repair and Refinishing - Estimating and appraisal – Marketing And Sales - Management - Photography/Videography - Marketing

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

Estimator/Owner/Operator

Self-Employed
Minden, LA
09.2017 - Current
  • Owner
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
  • Spoke with 10-20 customers weekly to determine automotive painting requirements and provided feedback on availability.
  • Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
  • Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
  • Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Repaired surface damage utilizing wide range of systems and methodologies.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
  • Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
  • Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.

Lead Refinish Technician

Red river Collision
Bossier City, LA
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Refinish and Blend Vehicles to OEM Specifications
  • Automotive Refinishing
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Supervised general repairs performed by new staff .
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
  • Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
  • Maintained equipment functionality with daily inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
  • Coordinated new paint coats with either original manufacturer color specifications or current conditions.
  • Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
  • Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
  • Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
  • 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.
  • Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
  • Used CCC to calculate damages and claim values.

Refinish Manager

Maverick
Arcadia, LA
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Automotive, Residential, and Industrial Refinishing
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.

Collision Repair and Refinishing Manager

Lott's Service Center
Minden, LA
12.2011 - 10.2019

Fabrication, welding, metal working, paint prep, painting, detailing, buffing, car audio Installation, minor upholstery, estimating, electrical.

  • Coordinated and supervised 5 shop and field service technicians and assigned tasks and work orders.
  • Processed insurance paperwork and prepared estimates to negotiate insurance settlements.
  • Developed strong relations and partnerships with part vendors and insurance companies to facilitate productive business dealings.
  • Stocked shop with equipment, parts, and other resources to promote timely service.
  • Built and maintained good relations with customers, encouraging loyalty and obtaining recommendations.
  • Implemented Social Media dynamic marketing plan, increasing body shop sales 300%.
  • Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
  • Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.
  • Provided quotes on repairs with great accuracy, taking insurance, type of car and extent of damage into consideration.

Lead Refinish Technician/Mediablast

Reynolds
Minden, LA
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
  • Painted surfaces using Paint Pots, brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
  • Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.

Refinish Technician

Rv Collision
Bossier City, LA
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
  • Automotive and RV Refinishing.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools to maximize reliability.
  • Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
  • Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
  • Coordinated new paint coats with either original manufacturer color specifications or current conditions.
  • Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
  • Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
  • Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
  • Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.

Lead Refinish Technician

Fibrebond Corporation
Minden, LA
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Painted surfaces using airless sprayers, paint pots, brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Installed Spray Foam Insulation And Tar Coating into Building Skids
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
  • Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
  • Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in oven.
  • 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.
  • Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
  • Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.

Painter / Estimator / Office Manager

East 80 Paint And Body
Haughton, LA
09.2014 - 04.2015
  • Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
  • Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.
  • Provided quotes on repairs with great accuracy, taking insurance, type of car and extent of damage into consideration.
  • Completed appraisals on automobiles, light trucks, custom cars, vans and many other vehicle types.
  • Used Mitchell And CCC to calculate damages and claim values.
  • Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
  • Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
  • Coordinated new paint coats with either original manufacturer color specifications or current conditions.
  • Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
  • Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
  • Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.

File Prep/ Graphic Design/ Marketing/ Clothing Design

Tammy's Fast Tax / Tammy's tees
Minden, LA
09.2013 - 08.2014
  • Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
  • Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
  • Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures.
  • Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images.
  • Evaluated and recommended subscription services and web tools to reach marketing goals and success milestones.
  • Used Photoshop, Lightroom, and illustrator to create images and layouts for multiple projects.

Body Technician / Painter / Estimator

Holcomb's Body Shop
Minden, LA
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Performed safety precautions to prevent hazardous conditions within repair facility.
  • Examined vehicles to determine internal and external damage.
  • Primed and painted automobile parts to finalize repairs.
  • Estimated vehicle damage to produce accurate repair cost projections using Mitchell.
  • Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
  • 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.
  • Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
  • Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
  • Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.

Building Mechanic

Fibrebond Corp
Minden, LA
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Interpreted work orders to complete equipment service and maintenance work and documented tasks to maintain consistent service history.
  • Minimized equipment downtime to improve overall operating efficiency and output.
  • Adhered to OSHA policies and procedures to minimize hazards and promote safe work environment.
  • Utilized power and hand tools to repair or replace defective parts and equipment to facilitate improved reliability.
  • Attended internal webinars and industry conferences to learn about relevant technological developments and enhance understanding of facilities management practices.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.

Education

Associate of Science - Collision Repair And Refinishing Technology

Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Houston, TX
11.2011

High School Diploma -

Minden High School
Minden, LA
05.2010

Skills

  • Estimating and Damage analysis
  • Professional Relationships
  • Auto Body Repair/Prep and Painting
  • Car Audio and Video Installation Customer Service Skills
  • Electrical Wiring and Diagnosing
  • HVAC
  • Fabrication, Welding, Mediablast
  • Organizational Leadership Skills Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Training
  • Windows, Internet, and E-mail Training
  • Videography/Photography/Audio/Graphic Production
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Marketing Analytics

Additional Information

  • AWARDS , Directors Honors List, CREDENTIALS and CERTIFICATIONS , EPA 609 Dan-Am/SATA Technical Training Certificate I-CAR Welding Qualification - Aluminum I-CAR Welding Qualification - Steel I-CAR Platinum 3M Plastics Certification ASE and I-CAR Certified

Certification

  • EPA 609
  • Dan-Am/SATA Technical Training Certificate
  • I-CAR Welding Qualification - Aluminum I-CAR Welding Qualification - Steel
  • I-CAR Platinum 3M Plastics Certification
  • ASE and I-CAR Certified

Timeline

Lead Refinish Technician

Red river Collision
09.2021 - 09.2022

Refinish Manager

Maverick
09.2019 - 10.2021

Lead Refinish Technician/Mediablast

Reynolds
07.2018 - 03.2019

Estimator/Owner/Operator

Self-Employed
09.2017 - Current

Refinish Technician

Rv Collision
01.2017 - 09.2017

Lead Refinish Technician

Fibrebond Corporation
09.2016 - 01.2017

Painter / Estimator / Office Manager

East 80 Paint And Body
09.2014 - 04.2015

File Prep/ Graphic Design/ Marketing/ Clothing Design

Tammy's Fast Tax / Tammy's tees
09.2013 - 08.2014

Body Technician / Painter / Estimator

Holcomb's Body Shop
06.2013 - 09.2013

Building Mechanic

Fibrebond Corp
01.2012 - 12.2012

Collision Repair and Refinishing Manager

Lott's Service Center
12.2011 - 10.2019

Associate of Science - Collision Repair And Refinishing Technology

Universal Technical Institute (UTI)

High School Diploma -

Minden High School
Curtis Webb Jr