Ethan Leveritt
Summary
Skilled Auto Body Technician adept in Automotive Painting and possessing an exceptional work quality. Renowned for attention to detail and completing goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician/Auto Body Painter
Maaco
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Achieved seamless paint jobs by thoroughly prepping surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
Estimator/Auto Body Repair Technician
Landers Collision
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
Estimator/Production Manager
Precision Collision Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Delivered direct feedback to Owner regarding project visibility and status.
Auto Body Technician
McLarty Collision
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
Lead Detailer
Splash Car Wash & Express Lube
09.2015 - 04.2019
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and making necessary adjustments to detailed vehicles.
- Streamlined communication between internal teams, contributing to a more cohesive workflow.
- Led efforts to standardize company-wide detailing procedures and processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Delivered outstanding results under tight deadlines while maintaining a keen eye for detail throughout all stages of the vehicle cleaning process.
- Ensured high-quality results by thoroughly inspecting completed work for any areas that required additional attention.
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a safe working environment for all team members.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Applied wax to vehicle exteriors and buffed to brilliant shine.
Education
Associate of Business Economics - Business Economics
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05.2024
High School Diploma -
North Little Rock High School
North Little Rock, AR05.2019
Skills
- Auto Body Repair
- Vehicle Reassembly
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Spray Gun Operation
- Buffing Techniques
- Surface Sanding
- Panel Replacement
- Some Welding
- Collision Estimating
- Automotive Painting
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Auto Body Technician/Auto Body Painter
Maaco
08.2023 - Current
Estimator/Auto Body Repair Technician
Landers Collision
03.2023 - 09.2023
Estimator/Production Manager
Precision Collision Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
Auto Body Technician
McLarty Collision
05.2022 - 09.2022
Lead Detailer
Splash Car Wash & Express Lube
09.2015 - 04.2019
Associate of Business Economics - Business Economics
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
High School Diploma -
North Little Rock High School
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