Heidi Berrier
Kyle,TX
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Repair Technician – Body Fitter
Tesla Gigafactory
Austin, TX
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Adjust panels, Hood, Lt Doors, Rt Doors, Lift gate to specification
Autobody Technician
Wayzata Auto center Collision Repair Shop
Wayzata, MN
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Blueprint pre-repair plans on vehicles
- Applied primer to repaired surfaces for corrosion protection and adhesion of top coats.
- Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards
- Check parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received
- Prepares vehicles for body repair work
- Notifies management of any additional repairs needed
- Documents and additional parts and labor required to perform a satisfactory repair
- Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised date
- Repair vehicles according to manufacturer’s specifications
- Repairs consist of: minor dent, dings and scratches, Replacement of parts and bolt on panels, Replacement of welded on panels according to manufacturing specifications, Pulling panels to prepare for replacement, Sectioning of panels, Use of frame rack, Use of frame measuring with chief measuring system, Glass removal and replacement, bolt in and stationary
- Removed damaged body parts from vehicles using cutting torches, grinders and wrenches.
Autobody Technician
Carstar Collision
Eden Prairie, MN
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Disassemble vehicles, assess damage and prepare them to be blueprinted
- Follow work orders and repair the vehicles
- File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces with 320grit paper before turning vehicle over to the paint department
- The use of body fillers, seam sealers, two-part products, weld thru primer, cavity wax and spray paints
- Replacement of an A-pillar on a pro master sectioning or patching
- Filled dents with body filler or plastic resin and sanded them to a smooth finish.
- Installed sheet metal parts such as fenders, hoods, doors and trunk lids.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes prior to customer delivery.
- Replaced broken glass on vehicles using hand tools such as suction cups and knives.
- Welded replacement parts into place on vehicles using MIG welders or spot welders.
- Used air-powered tools such as drill motors and die grinders for various tasks.
Apprentice, Body Technician
LaMettrys Collision
Lakeville, MN
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Detailing
- Sanded and buffed vehicles to prepare for painting or repair work.
- Applied rust-proofing treatments to protect vehicle bodies from corrosion.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG and TIG welding equipment.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches .
- Performed preliminary inspection of vehicles to determine extent of damage.
- Light body work
- Rear body replacement
- Roof replacement
- Volkswagen warranty rust repair or replacement
- Welding, Grinding of welds, Panel prep for replacement
- Work with body fillers, seam sealers, and panel bonds
- Prep panels for paint after body work was completed
- Trained in Clear Guard application
- Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
- Removal and replaced Quarters, rockers, roofs and pillar replacement
- Assisted in maintaining a clean workspace by sweeping floors and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
Combo Autobody/paint Technician
Soulfisher Autobody
Cannon Falls, MN
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Light body damage repair
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, washing and cleaning with solvents.
- Cleaned repaired surfaces with solvents to ensure proper adhesion of paint or other materials.
- Applied primer, sealer, base coat and clear coat according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Performed quality control checks during each step of the painting process to ensure accuracy.
- Cleaned up after job completion by disposing of hazardous materials in accordance with safety regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following OSHA standards at all times.
- Performed preliminary inspection of vehicles to determine extent of damage.
- Applied rust-proofing treatments to protect vehicle bodies from corrosion.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
Apprenticeship for Collision Repair
Protect Autobody
White Bear Lake, MN
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Detailing
- Prepping for paint using scuff pads
- Sprayed primer
- Shop support
- Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Collision Repair & Refinish
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN05-2017
Associate of applied science degree - Automotive Mechanics
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN05-2017
Diploma -
Pinehaven High school
01.2000
Skills
Certified Autobody Technician and Mechanic that can offer:
- Exceptional eye for detail
- Hard working
- Dedicated
- Strong work ethic
- Passionate
- Goal oriented
- Dependable
- Welding Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Mechanical Skills
- Managing repairs
Certifications
- ICAR certifications
- PPG Certified to spray Envirobase waterborne
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Repair Technician – Body Fitter
Tesla Gigafactory
11.2022 - 10.2023
Autobody Technician
Wayzata Auto center Collision Repair Shop
08.2021 - 10.2022
Autobody Technician
Carstar Collision
02.2021 - 08.2021
Apprentice, Body Technician
LaMettrys Collision
04.2018 - 02.2021
Combo Autobody/paint Technician
Soulfisher Autobody
10.2017 - 03.2018
Apprenticeship for Collision Repair
Protect Autobody
06.2017 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Collision Repair & Refinish
Dunwoody College of Technology
Associate of applied science degree - Automotive Mechanics
Dunwoody College of Technology
Diploma -
Pinehaven High school