James Gravley
Cleveland
Summary
Experienced in paint production processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards while achieving high-quality finishes. Demonstrated leadership by training and mentoring junior staff on painting techniques, which enhanced team performance and efficiency. Coordinated workflow schedules to optimize resource allocation, effectively minimizing downtime during production shifts. Proven ability to diagnose and repair equipment, contributing to operational continuity and quality assurance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paint Lead
Tendon Manufacturing
Bedford
02.2025 - Current
- Led paint production processes, ensuring adherence to safety standards and achieving high-quality finishes for all projects.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on painting techniques and equipment operation, enhancing team performance and efficiency.
- Coordinated workflow schedules to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime during production shifts.
- Repair broken paint equipment
- Lead Painter
Auto Body Technician
Tony’s Auto World
Brook Park
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle body damage, ensuring all work met industry quality and safety standards.
- Utilized various welding techniques to restore structural integrity and appearance of damaged vehicles.
- Painted, did body work such as bondo and dent removal.
Industrial Painter
Morgan Truck Body
Orrville
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Painted Morgan box trucks & the frames for those box trucks.
Industrial Painter
STAHL
Wooster
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking, ensuring optimal paint adhesion and finish quality.
- Applied industrial coatings using spray equipment, achieving consistent coverage and adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on painting equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Was proficient in every job in the paint department including: powder coating, DTM black, primer, undercoat, coal tar, body work, single stage, base clear/clear coat, touch up & metallic paint.
Delivery Driver
Marsella’s Pizza
Parma
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Delivered orders promptly and accurately, ensuring customer satisfaction and enhancing return business through reliability.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle, contributing to safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with customers, addressing concerns and providing updates to foster positive interactions.
Education
Holy Name High School
Parma Heights, OHSome College (No Degree) - Law
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, Kentucky, KYSkills
- Paint production
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Surface preparation
- Leadership
- Individuality
- Attention to detail
- Spray painting
- Team leadership
- Workflow coordination
- Problem resolution
- Resource optimization
- Quality assurance
- Industrial coatings
- Body repair
- Project management
- Time management
- Equipment operation
- Training and mentoring
- Paint application
- Downtime reduction
- Process improvement
- Spray equipment operation
- Sanding and priming
- Continuous improvement mindset
Certification
- Forklift certified
- ODOT certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Latin
Limited
Affiliations
- Fatherhood, bowling & gaming
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paint Lead
Tendon Manufacturing
02.2025 - Current
Auto Body Technician
Tony’s Auto World
01.2024 - 02.2025
Industrial Painter
Morgan Truck Body
05.2023 - 01.2024
Industrial Painter
STAHL
10.2020 - 04.2023
Delivery Driver
Marsella’s Pizza
05.2018 - 10.2020
Holy Name High School
Some College (No Degree) - Law
Northern Kentucky University