David Nicholson
Saint Clair
Summary
Detail-oriented Head Painter with expertise in quality inspection and team supervision. Proven ability to meet project deadlines while ensuring high-quality paint application and fostering effective communication among team members.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Painter
LaFontaine Collision Center
Marine City
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow in the shop.
- Fostered open communication among team members to enhance project coordination and resolve issues promptly.
- Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines efficiently.
- Inspected painted surfaces for consistency and quality before final approval.
- Operated painting equipment and tools following safety protocols effectively.
- Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Mixed paint to match specifications for various vehicle models.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of painting area and tools.
Head Painter
McDonald Ford
Freeland
12.2020 - 04.2024
- Prepared surfaces for painting using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Applied high-quality paint finishes to vehicles with precision and care.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines efficiently.
- Inspected painted surfaces for consistency and quality before final approval.
- Operated painting equipment and tools following safety protocols effectively.
- Assisted in training new staff on painting techniques and safety procedures.
- Monitored progress of each job site daily to ensure that all work was completed according to schedule.
- Mixed paint colors according to specifications.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment needed for painting projects.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding unsatisfactory results from painting jobs performed by team members.
- Inspected finished work to ensure quality standards were met.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning effectively.
- Applied paint using spray guns, brushes, and rollers to achieve desired finishes.
Head Painter
Saginaw Valley Ford
Saginaw
09.1993 - 12.2020
- Inspected completed jobs for quality assurance and consistency.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance painting processes and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Assisted in training new staff on painting techniques and safety procedures.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Ensured accurate color representation through meticulous testing and adjustments to paint formulations.
- Prepared surfaces for painting using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Applied high-quality paint finishes to vehicles with precision and care.
- Operated painting equipment and tools following safety protocols effectively.
- Inspected painted surfaces for consistency and quality before final approval.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines efficiently.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment needed for painting projects.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment used by workers ensuring they are properly maintained and serviced prior to use.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
- Calculated cost estimates based on labor hours, materials used.
Education
I-Car Platinum Certification #23006972 - Auto Body Paint
I-CAR
Hoffman Estates, IL04-2019
Auto Body Paint
Axalta Training & Learning Center
Mi01-2015
Auto Body Paint
BASF Training Center
Whitehouse, OH01-2002
Auto Body Paint
PPG Training Center
Wixom, MI01-1990
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Deadline-driven mentality
- Time management
- Team supervision
- Surface preparation
- Paint mixing techniques
- Spray finishing techniques
- Paint application
- Quality inspection
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Painter
LaFontaine Collision Center
04.2024 - Current
Head Painter
McDonald Ford
12.2020 - 04.2024
Head Painter
Saginaw Valley Ford
09.1993 - 12.2020
I-Car Platinum Certification #23006972 - Auto Body Paint
I-CAR
Auto Body Paint
Axalta Training & Learning Center
Auto Body Paint
BASF Training Center
Auto Body Paint
PPG Training Center