Daniel Stevens
Bremerton
Summary
Reliable automotive painter skilled in effective communication and teamwork. Strong attention to detail ensures adherence to the highest quality standards. Ready to leverage experience in project coordination to contribute to seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
Detail-oriented automotive painter with expertise in color matching and quality control inspection. Proven track record in executing high-quality paint finishes while maintaining optimal inventory levels to support efficient operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Painter
Bremerton Collision
Bremerton, WA
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted with inventory management for paint supplies and equipment, contributing to cost-effective operations within the shop.
- Maintained optimal stock levels of inventory to guarantee timely availability of products.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Applied high-quality paint finishes using advanced spray equipment to ensure durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Collaborated with technicians to assess vehicle damage, ensuring accurate color matching and repair process alignment.
- Monitored inventory levels of paints and supplies, coordinating reorders to prevent operational delays.
Automotive Painter
North Kitsap Auto Rebuild
Poulsbo, WA
01.1997 - 11.2019
- Applied high-quality paint finishes using advanced spray equipment to ensure durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Prepared surfaces through sanding, priming, and masking to enhance paint adhesion and finish quality.
- Collaborated with technicians to assess vehicle damage, ensuring accurate color matching and repair process alignment.
- Trained new staff on paint application techniques and safety protocols to uphold workplace standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of paints and supplies, coordinating reorders to prevent operational delays.
- Implemented quality control checks throughout painting processes to maintain consistency and excellence in results.
- Developed efficient workflows that reduced turnaround times while maintaining high-quality finishing standards.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted workflow efficiency.
- Achieved consistent color matching by utilizing digital paint mixing systems, resulting in uniform finishes on all vehicles.
- Enhanced vehicle appearance by applying high-quality paint jobs, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, maintaining a cohesive work environment and improving overall efficiency.
- Mixed and thinned paints and other coatings to specified colors and consistency using viscometers and mixing equipment.
- Mentored junior painters in proper techniques and best practices, fostering professional growth within the team members.
- Streamlined painting processes by implementing efficient spray techniques, reducing waste and increasing productivity.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for ongoing projects, avoiding potential delays or setbacks.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities for continual improvement of skills related to industry advances in technology or materials used in automotive painting processes.
- Upheld quality standards by conducting thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers or dealerships.
- Adapted quickly to new projects or changing client requests, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to excellent customer service.
- Sprayed specified amounts of finish, primer and protective and decorative coatings onto vehicle surfaces.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
Automotive Painter
Colonial Chevrolet
Virginia Beach, VA
01.1994 - 08.1999
- Maintained a safe and clean workspace by adhering to safety protocols and properly disposing of hazardous materials, reducing workplace accidents.
- Completed complex paint jobs within tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills and attention to detail.
- Reduced material costs by optimizing paint usage and minimizing waste, contributing to the profitability of the shop.
- Hammered out minor body dents and dimples using bumping hammer.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality control for each individual task assigned.
- Used surface preparation and painting techniques to paint surfaces of cars, trucks and fleet vans.
- Increased workflow efficiency by proactively addressing minor repairs before painting, minimizing rework after the final coat was applied.
- Conducted regular maintenance on painting equipment for optimal performance, prolonging its lifespan and maximizing return on investment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bremerton High School
Bremerton, WA06-1987
Skills
- Efficient surface preparation
- Expert paint mixing
- Detail-oriented finishing
- Leadership qualities
- Clear coat application
- Quality control inspection
- Adherence to safety protocols
- Advanced spray techniques
- Expert color matching
- Paint equipment maintenance
- Proper masking techniques
- Paint blending proficiency
- Thorough sanding skills
- Safety procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Paint sprayer operation
- Material handling
- Surface preparation
- Paint mixing
- Finishing techniques
- Spray gun operation
- Color matching
- Color mixing
- Defect correction
Timeline
Automotive Painter
Bremerton Collision
11.2022 - Current
Automotive Painter
North Kitsap Auto Rebuild
01.1997 - 11.2019
Automotive Painter
Colonial Chevrolet
01.1994 - 08.1999
High School Diploma -
Bremerton High School