Greg poppell
cape coral,FLORIDA
Summary
Dynamic Auto Body Painter and Paint Shop Manager at Paul Poppell, skilled in custom paint jobs and expert color matching. Achieved seamless finishes while enhancing productivity through effective project management. Detail-oriented and adaptable, I consistently exceeded performance goals, ensuring high-quality results and a safe work environment for the team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Body Painter
Paul Poppell
08.2021 - 04.2026
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Achieved seamless paint jobs by thoroughly prepping surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Increased productivity by efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of quality control.
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
- Ensured workplace safety by following strict guidelines for proper ventilation, equipment maintenance, and hazardous waste disposal.
- Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry techniques and products through continuous training and certification programs.
- Contributed to shop revenue growth by regularly completing challenging custom paint orders that attracted new clientele.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality by conducting thorough inspections before project completion to ensure flawless finishes every time.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals set by management, resulting in increased responsibility and trust within the team.
- Streamlined workflow with effective organization of tools, materials, and workspace for optimal efficiency during painting operations.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies, and cleaning of component parts.
- Reduced rework rate with meticulous attention to detail in all painting processes.
- Enhanced vehicle appearance by expertly applying paint and performing color matching tasks.
- Delivered professional service with timely completion of touch-up requests and warranty repairs.
- Spoke with [Number] customers weekly to determine automotive painting requirements and provided feedback on availability.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
Paint Shop Manager
Paul Poppell's Auto Body
03.2008 - 04.2025
- Created detailed project plans outlining the scope of work required for each job, ensuring clear communication with clients and team members alike.
- Implemented a system for tracking project progress, allowing for real-time updates and facilitating better communication among team members.
- Developed and maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and providing regular training for staff.
- Led regular team meetings to discuss progress updates on current projects as well as any upcoming challenges or opportunities within the industry or company operations.
Education
No Degree -
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FLHigh School Diploma -
Mariner High School
Cape Coral, FL05-1999
Skills
- Vehicle preparation
- Parts reassembling
- Color sanding
- Clear coat application
- Detail-oriented finishing
- Automated paint mixing
- Paint application expertise
- Painting procedures
- Custom paint jobs
- Adaptable to change
- Solvent-based paints
- Expert color matching
Accomplishments
promoted to body shop manager of paint dept in 2008 which ran and hired several helpers and other painters.
Certification
Certified in DeBeers Paint , PPG, Sherwin WIlliams, Valspar, Matrix , Lessonal and Kapci paint sysytems.
Timeline
Auto Body Painter
Paul Poppell
08.2021 - 04.2026
Paint Shop Manager
Paul Poppell's Auto Body
03.2008 - 04.2025
No Degree -
Florida SouthWestern State College
High School Diploma -
Mariner High School
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