Jeff Jones
Thompson Caterpillar
Manchester,TN
25
years of professional experience
Focused on positions that apply in-depth knowledge and skills to elevate overall company performance.
Work History
Lead Painter
1 Year 10 Months- Led painting operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior painters on techniques and equipment usage.
- Developed efficient workflows, reducing downtime during painting processes.
- Collaborated with project managers to align painting schedules with project timelines.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced finish quality and reduced paint waste.
- Oversaw inventory management of paints and supplies, optimizing stock levels for projects.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
General Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Oversee operations including 2 mechanics and 2 paint assistants
- Sales including purchasing equipment for resale and biding on equipment at auction
- Customer interaction including financial transactions and MVD title transfers
- Marketing through various internet sites and publications
- Purchasing and account receivables
- Refurbish equipment (mechanical and body/paint). Custom paint jobs done based on customer request
Installer
11 Months- Build and install high end sheds and pergolas for Costco, Home Depot and Lowes
- Responsible for all client interaction, working with customers, city inspectors and home owners associations on placement of shed/pergola.
- Grade and build foundation and framing per building plans, install windows, doors, siding, roof shingles, rails and paint.
Owner/Operator
16 Years 1 Month- Responsible for day to day operations including hiring, accounts payable, and receivables
- Custom paint and graphics including complete paint jobs on cars, motorcycles and watercrafts
- Installed set ready bumpers and fenders, hoods, scratch repairs, color sand and buff. Paint factory colors with all matching done in house
- Heavy equipment repairs – pressure wash, pull dents, fiberglass, body rolled metal, body fill high build primer and factory paint (high solids and industrial coatings)
- Sales – Walk in customers and dealership work
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Skills
Custom Paint & Graphics
Extensive work with fiberglass
Body work
Experience with lacquer
enamel
water based
high solid
epoxy and polyurethane paints and base clear coat
Efficient surface preparation
Expert paint mixing
Detail-oriented finishing
Leadership qualities
Clear coat application
Quality control inspection
Adherence to safety protocols
Advanced spray techniques
Expert color matching
Damage assessment
Project estimation
Custom paint design
Paint blending proficiency
Thorough sanding skills
Automotive paint chemistry
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Paint sprayer operation
Adaptability and flexibility
Decision-making
Finishing techniques
Self motivation
Professionalism
Color matching
Timeline
Lead Painter
Thompson Caterpillar
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
General Manager
Iron Mike Enterprises
04.2021 - 12.2023Read More
Installer
Heartland
05.2020 - 04.2021Read More
Owner/Operator
Vision Enterprises
07.2001 - 08.2017Read More
Cypress College
Associate of Arts from General Studies
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