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David Contreras

3161 Birmingham dr.apt 210 Richmond ,CA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Paint Preperer and Detailer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paint Prepper /Detailer

Whitman's Auto Body
08.2019 - 03.2024
  • Filled small tents and scratches with body fillers and smoothed excess materials.
  • Adapted effectively to changing project requirements, adjusting work methods as necessary based on specific client needs or requests.
  • Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
  • Contributed to team success by collaborating with painters and other preppers in the completion of projects.
  • Assisted in reducing overall material costs by efficiently estimating required amounts of supplies needed for each project.
  • Backed up refinish technicians by applying paint and touching up errors.
  • Disassembled and expertly reassembled spray equipment for maintenance.
  • Maximized paint adhesion by properly sanding and smoothing surfaces before application.
  • Detailed painted vehicles before final delivery to customers.
  • Prepared vehicles for paint application by taping and masking different areas.
  • Minimized overspray issues by utilizing effective masking techniques for multiple surface types.
  • Helped painters blend paint to match specifications.
  • Reduced rework rate by carefully masking areas not designated for painting.
  • Rubbed and polished completed vehicles to achieve professional shine.

Paint Prepper

Miracle Auto Body
04.2013 - 08.2019
  • Prepared vehicles for paint application by taping and masking different areas.
  • Completed projects within deadline constraints through consistent adherence to schedules and prioritization of tasks.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols and wearing appropriate protective gear.
  • Reduced rework rate by carefully masking areas not designated for painting.

Apprentice Painter

VPI Super Cars Int
04.2004 - 03.2013
  • Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes, and joints.
  • Enhanced team productivity by efficiently prepping surfaces for painting, including sanding, scraping, and cleaning.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Contributed to successful project completion by accurately mixing paints to achieve desired colors and finishes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lopez Mateos Esperanza
Mexico,City
08.1983

Skills

  • DA sanders operation
  • Protective Equipment
  • Spray Gun Operation
  • Coating Inspection
  • Respirator use
  • Body Filler Application
  • Defect Correction
  • Airbrush Techniques
  • Priming Surfaces
  • Masking techniques
  • Hand tool use
  • Detail Oriented
  • Surface Preparation
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • I-Car Training - [2000]

Timeline

Paint Prepper /Detailer

Whitman's Auto Body
08.2019 - 03.2024

Paint Prepper

Miracle Auto Body
04.2013 - 08.2019

Apprentice Painter

VPI Super Cars Int
04.2004 - 03.2013

High School Diploma -

Lopez Mateos Esperanza

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