Jeff Sweeney
WINCHESTER,VA
Summary
Meticulous auto body repair professional adept in navigating insurance industry procedures and collision repair software to log maintenance work and efficiently process estimates, work orders and invoices. Proven history of demonstrating quality and efficiency on all projects. Consistently earned high ratings on customer surveys for excellence in service and value for repairs.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Body Shop Technician/Owner/Operator
Costello's Body and Paint Shop LLC
01.1990 - Current
- Give customers cost estimates and quotes before performing repair work with high customer satisfaction rate.
- Replace car fenders, grills and panels, all other damaged vehicle parts and pull frames that are structurally damaged.
- Use diagnostic scanners to identify problem areas within vehicle's electronic control system and clear codes.
- Match colors using computerized color matching systems or hand mixing formulas and prep and paint repaired vehicles.
- Cut out damaged sections of metal from vehicles, weld broken parts, fill dents with plastic filler or bondo-type materials, fiber glass resin repair and sand surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Remove upholstery, door panels and interior trim components to gain access to vehicle body and frame.
- Work directly with various Insurance Company Representatives, Adjusters and Rental Car Agents from beginning to end of vehicle repair.
Body Shop Technician
Clarke Motors
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Installed new parts such as bumpers, fenders and mirrors according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Removed upholstery, door panels and interior trim components to gain access to vehicle body and frame.
- Replaced defective mechanical components such as radiators, water pumps, fuel tanks and exhaust systems.
- Reassembled all parts after repair work was completed ensuring that all nuts bolts were securely fastened.
- Aligned frames using hydraulic jacks and welding equipment as necessary.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
Painter Technician
Royal Auto Works
10.1988 - 01.1989
- Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
- Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coat finishes to vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
- Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
- Troubleshot any problems related to automotive paint application processes.
Body Shop Technician/Owner/Operator
Jeff's Quality Auto Body
06.1984 - 10.1988
- Gave customers cost estimates and quotes before performing repair work and ordered necessary parts.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Cut out damaged sections of metal from vehicles using power cutting tools, frame and structural repair.
- Replaced defective mechanical components such as radiators, water pumps, fuel tanks and exhaust systems.
- Removed upholstery, door panels and interior trim components to gain access to vehicle body and frame.
- Filled dents with plastic filler or bondo-type materials, resin repair, sanded surfaces to prepare them for painting and painted vehicles.
Auto Body Technician
Browning Auto Body
06.1982 - 06.1984
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches and performing necessary mechanical procedures.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG and TIG welding equipment.
Auto Body Technician/Painter
Country Boys Auto Sales
06.1980 - 06.1982
- Gave customers cost estimates and quotes before performing repair work.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Ordered parts and supplies.
- Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG and TIG welding equipment.
- Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
Auto Body Apprentice
Shenandoah Auto Parts
08.1978 - 06.1980
- Maintained cleanliness of shop area by sweeping floors daily.
- Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
- Assisted in the installation of new body parts, bumpers, doors, windows, fenders and other components.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Utilized air compressors to tighten bolts during assembly process.
- Clean up, Prep and all other miscellaneous shop duties as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Wood High School
Winchester, VA06.1980
Skills
- Accurate Repair Estimate Experience
- Welding Experience
- Collision Repair
- Body Panel Repair
- Damage Assessment
- Auto Body Fabrication
- Paint/Body/Resin Repair
- Deadline-Oriented
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Insurance Knowledge
- Commitment to Quality
- Excellent Work Ethic
Certification
- Experienced with CCC1/MITCHELL estimating software
- ASE CERTIFIED
- I-CAR CERTIFIED
- Attended numerous Enviro Base Paint Schools for continued education.
Accomplishments
- Voted best Auto Body Shop in the Winchester Star for 2022 and 2023.
Timeline
Body Shop Technician/Owner/Operator
Costello's Body and Paint Shop LLC
01.1990 - Current
Body Shop Technician
Clarke Motors
01.1989 - 01.1990
Painter Technician
Royal Auto Works
10.1988 - 01.1989
Body Shop Technician/Owner/Operator
Jeff's Quality Auto Body
06.1984 - 10.1988
Auto Body Technician
Browning Auto Body
06.1982 - 06.1984
Auto Body Technician/Painter
Country Boys Auto Sales
06.1980 - 06.1982
Auto Body Apprentice
Shenandoah Auto Parts
08.1978 - 06.1980
High School Diploma -
James Wood High School
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