Hugo Reyes
Conroe
Summary
Dedicated Auto Body Technician with a versatile background in collision repair and paint preparation. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and adherence to safety protocols, ready to leverage expertise to enhance vehicle restoration and customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Leading Edge Collision
Houston
01.2025 - Current
- Removed and replaced damaged panels and parts efficiently.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Replaced damaged body components to restore vehicle aesthetics and functionality.
- Applied body fillers to repair dents and smooth surfaces.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components to facilitate repairs.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and assessed repair needs.
- Performed preliminary inspection of vehicles to determine extent of damage.
- Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify issues and determine necessary repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of vehicle repairs.
- Attended advanced training classes to learn new skills and earn certifications for auto body work.
Auto Body Technician
CQ body shop
Houston
03.2021 - 01.2025
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Removed and replaced damaged panels and parts efficiently.
- Applied body fillers to repair dents and smooth surfaces.
- Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding and priming surfaces.
- Installed and aligned vehicle body parts and panels.
- Used PDR (Paintless Dent Removal) techniques for minor dents and dings.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components for repair tasks.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of vehicle repairs.
- Inspected completed jobs for quality control, ensuring vehicles met standards before customer release.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace to uphold safety compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Ensured all bolts, screws, and nuts were tightly secured post-repair to maintain vehicle integrity.
- Ordered and utilized protective equipment and respirators to promote workplace safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Lone Star College
Houston, TX06-2014
Skills
- Inspection and diagnostics
- Repair techniques
- Paint preparation and dent removal
- Parts procurement
- Test driving
- Automotive painting
- Attention to detail
- Panel replacement
- Seam sealing
- Accurate estimates
- Headlight restoration
- Corrosion protection
- Plastic repair
- Damage assessment
- Collision repair
- Body filler application
- Sanding techniques
- Aluminum repair
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- I-CAR Platinum
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Leading Edge Collision
01.2025 - Current
Auto Body Technician
CQ body shop
03.2021 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Science
Lone Star College