David Batson
Crestview
Summary
I started in this Industry at 16 years old.From the beginning I have focused on doing quality repairs.I have been in this industry over 40 years and have always try to use latest & best frame techniques to provide safe and lasting repairs. I spent the last 35 years Birmingham market working with the best in the industry.
Have been looking for a home shop in NWF. But all I am finding is ether poor quality and constant management turnover or great shops with great ambitious. But no room. My search continuous.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Collision Technician
Gerber Collision
Fort Walton Beach
09.2024 - 01.2025
Collision Technician
Emerald Coast Collision
Fort Walton Beach
09.2023 - 08.2024
Collision Technician
Coastal Customs
Freeport
03.2023 - 07.2023
Collision Technician
Joe Hudson Collision Center
Fort Walton Beach
08.2022 - 02.2023
Collision Technician
Street Metals
Clanton
01.2009 - 07.2022
- I owned this shop for 14 years. Turning out high-quality restoration, superior metal, and fiberglass work.
Collision Technician
Joe Hudson Collision Center
Pelham
01.2020 - 04.2022
Well-organized, professionally run by a good management team.. I could have worked there forever; good people. Family wanted to move to Florida.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crestview Senior High
Crestview, FL05-1980
Skills
- 42 years of collision and restoration
Welding:
- 42 years of Collision & Restoration
- Frame alignment: Chief & Celtic Training
- Welding: Meg, Stick Oxyacetylene & Nitrogen Plastic Welding Training
- 3M Trained In Plastic Repair & Glue pulling
- PPG Trained In Global Refinishing
- Ability to perform absolutely perfect repairs within cycle time
- Extensive Mechanical & Upholstery Experience
- Training Meg stick oxy acetylene Nitrogen Plastic/Welding
Timeline
Collision Technician
Gerber Collision
09.2024 - 01.2025
Collision Technician
Emerald Coast Collision
09.2023 - 08.2024
Collision Technician
Coastal Customs
03.2023 - 07.2023
Collision Technician
Joe Hudson Collision Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
Collision Technician
Joe Hudson Collision Center
01.2020 - 04.2022
Collision Technician
Street Metals
01.2009 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Crestview Senior High
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