David "Wyatt" Somsen
Scottsbluff,NE
Summary
I-CAR certified (57 certifications GOLD) auto body technician with 11 years of experience in the automotive industry conducting thorough repairs. Maintains elite levels of communication, teamwork, efficiency, and organization with emphasis on perfection. Reliable and adaptable with keen eye for detail and a positive approach to problem-solving. Proficient in use of hand and power tools. Dedicated to producing high-quality work and contributing to team success. Strong willingness to learn and grow each day.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabricator/Sales/Body Tech/Painter/Powdercoater/Media Blaster
Paul Reed Construction-Industrial Refurbishing
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Effectively recommend and then subsequently, perform said services for customer projects.
- Projects ranged from complete restorations of vehicles to media blasting small objects and powder coating or painting them to match customer needs.
- Upon project completion, I handled customer concerns, shipping, transportation and billing.
A-Tech/Structural Technician-Body
Schaefer's Precision Body and Frame
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Perform all manners of repairs in the auto body industry.
- Coordinate with estimators and head of parts department to order and check-in initial estimate and supplemental parts.
- Capable of handling every job start to finish.
- Shop role was focused on repairing more difficult jobs that came through the shop- (deer hits, collisions, minor frame work, frame measurements to verify total loss).
- Strong billable hours average of 120 hours flat rate bi-weekly.
- Trained new technicians on proper repair techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in body and frame repairs.
Junior Combo/Tech-Body and Paint
Timmy's Dent
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Followed experienced owner/operator’s instructions to perform smaller S.M.A.R.T. repairs for small dealerships and established customer base.
- Handled everything from rear body replacement to aftermarket flare prep and paint.
- No job too big or small.
- Helped optimize color matching services, picked up paint and then performed painting services.
Education
Business
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, Colorado08.2016
Auto Body Technology
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, Nebraska08.2015
Prerequisite - General Studies
Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington, WYSkills
- Strong knowledge of modern vehicle construction
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Extreme attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other team members
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Specialized training of Ford products and services
- Brings an infectious, positive attitude to work every day
- Ability to work alone without oversight
- Maintains and operates from a clean and well organized work area
- Available weekends if necessary to meet deadlines
- Impeccable customer service
- First-rate time management
- Experienced with advanced power tools/pneumatic tools
- Welding experience includes solid core MIG for panel sectioning and STRSW (Squeeze type resistant spot welding)
- Accurate vehicle teardown, blueprinting, and re-assembly
- Effective journaling and communication for needed supplemental parts for complex repairs
- Enjoys complex problem solving and diagnostics
- Novice knowledge of PDR to improve conventional repair speed and quality
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Powdercoater to Painter/Powdercoater/Media Blaster/Fabricator/Salesman after just 3 months with the company (Paul Reed Industrial Refurbishing).
- Increased customer base by a minimum of 1,000% through direct client referrals.
- Completed a minimum of 60% of jobs at or under budget with fantastic results.
Certification
- I-CAR automotive training, Schaefer's Precision Body and Frame - 2 months to achieve GOLD status
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
German
Elementary
Timeline
Fabricator/Sales/Body Tech/Painter/Powdercoater/Media Blaster
Paul Reed Construction-Industrial Refurbishing
01.2025 - 10.2025
A-Tech/Structural Technician-Body
Schaefer's Precision Body and Frame
11.2022 - 11.2024
Junior Combo/Tech-Body and Paint
Timmy's Dent
11.2021 - 11.2022
Business
Northeastern Junior College
Auto Body Technology
Western Nebraska Community College
Prerequisite - General Studies
Eastern Wyoming College