Jeriad Wilson
Haileyville,OK
Summary
Driven Auto Body Technician with extensive experience at Joe Hudson Collision Center, showcasing expertise in welding and a strong work ethic. Achieved high customer satisfaction through exceptional service and quality-focused repairs. Skilled in vehicle reassembly and effective communication, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget, enhancing workshop productivity by 20%.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Joe Hudson Collision Center
McAlester, OK
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
- Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Completed complex repairs with precision, demonstrating expertise in various auto body materials and techniques.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through attending workshops, trade shows, and certification courses relevant to the auto body technician field.
- Reduced waste generation by recycling materials where possible and following environmentally friendly disposal procedures.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Decreased repair time by streamlining processes and effectively managing workflow in the shop.
- Streamlined parts ordering process, reducing wait times for customers and allowing for faster repairs completion.
- Enhanced team productivity by training junior technicians on industry best practices and advanced repair techniques.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through efficient inventory management and resource allocation.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to negotiate fair estimates for customers, ensuring accurate compensation for damages sustained.
- Prepared cost estimates for vehicle repairs and provided detailed documentation for customer review.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Performed meticulous color matching using paint mixing systems, resulting in seamless paint finishes that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business through excellent communication skills and follow-up care.
- Reduced parts inventory costs, carefully selecting and recycling usable parts from damaged vehicles.
- Increased repeat business, establishing strong relationships with customers through excellent service.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and techniques through continuous learning.
- Accelerated repair times without compromising quality, by streamlining paint curing process.
- Improved paint job durability with meticulous surface preparation and sealing techniques.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction scores, consistently delivering quality workmanship.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by leading training sessions on new repair techniques.
- Optimized workshop space usage, effectively organizing tools and equipment.
- Facilitated timely project completion, coordinating with parts suppliers and other technicians.
- Ensured color accuracy and quality, expertly mixing and applying automotive paints.
- Restored vehicles to their original condition, utilizing advanced dent removal techniques.
- Enhanced vehicle aesthetics by precisely matching and applying paint.
- Minimized environmental impact by utilizing eco-friendly materials and waste disposal methods.
- Increased workshop efficiency with organization and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Achieved seamless repairs, expertly blending paint to match vehicle's original finish.
- Delivered vehicles with improved safety, thoroughly inspecting and repairing structural damage.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, implementing more effective workflow for repair tasks.
- Facilitated smoother operations by maintaining clean and safe work environment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing accurate repair estimates and timelines.
- Streamlined repair process, significantly reducing turnaround times for vehicle repairs.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
Auto Body Technician
Lindley's Body and Paint
McAlester, OK
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
- Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Completed complex repairs with precision, demonstrating expertise in various auto body materials and techniques.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through attending workshops, trade shows, and certification courses relevant to the auto body technician field.
- Reduced waste generation by recycling materials where possible and following environmentally friendly disposal procedures.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Decreased repair time by streamlining processes and effectively managing workflow in the shop.
- Streamlined parts ordering process, reducing wait times for customers and allowing for faster repairs completion.
- Enhanced team productivity by training junior technicians on industry best practices and advanced repair techniques.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through efficient inventory management and resource allocation.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to negotiate fair estimates for customers, ensuring accurate compensation for damages sustained.
- Prepared cost estimates for vehicle repairs and provided detailed documentation for customer review.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Performed meticulous color matching using paint mixing systems, resulting in seamless paint finishes that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business through excellent communication skills and follow-up care.
- Improved paint job durability with meticulous surface preparation and sealing techniques.
- Delivered vehicles with improved safety, thoroughly inspecting and repairing structural damage.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and techniques through continuous learning.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by leading training sessions on new repair techniques.
- Facilitated smoother operations by maintaining clean and safe work environment.
- Minimized environmental impact by utilizing eco-friendly materials and waste disposal methods.
- Streamlined repair process, significantly reducing turnaround times for vehicle repairs.
- Optimized workshop space usage, effectively organizing tools and equipment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing accurate repair estimates and timelines.
- Increased workshop efficiency with organization and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Ensured color accuracy and quality, expertly mixing and applying automotive paints.
- Increased repeat business, establishing strong relationships with customers through excellent service.
- Reduced parts inventory costs, carefully selecting and recycling usable parts from damaged vehicles.
- Restored vehicles to their original condition, utilizing advanced dent removal techniques.
- Facilitated timely project completion, coordinating with parts suppliers and other technicians.
- Accelerated repair times without compromising quality, by streamlining paint curing process.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, implementing more effective workflow for repair tasks.
- Achieved seamless repairs, expertly blending paint to match vehicle's original finish.
- Enhanced vehicle aesthetics by precisely matching and applying paint.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction scores, consistently delivering quality workmanship.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
Auto Body Technician
McCullar's Body Shop
Haileyville, OK
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
- Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Completed complex repairs with precision, demonstrating expertise in various auto body materials and techniques.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through attending workshops, trade shows, and certification courses relevant to the auto body technician field.
- Reduced waste generation by recycling materials where possible and following environmentally friendly disposal procedures.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Decreased repair time by streamlining processes and effectively managing workflow in the shop.
- Streamlined parts ordering process, reducing wait times for customers and allowing for faster repairs completion.
- Enhanced team productivity by training junior technicians on industry best practices and advanced repair techniques.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through efficient inventory management and resource allocation.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to negotiate fair estimates for customers, ensuring accurate compensation for damages sustained.
- Prepared cost estimates for vehicle repairs and provided detailed documentation for customer review.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Performed meticulous color matching using paint mixing systems, resulting in seamless paint finishes that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business through excellent communication skills and follow-up care.
- Improved paint job durability with meticulous surface preparation and sealing techniques.
- Delivered vehicles with improved safety, thoroughly inspecting and repairing structural damage.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and techniques through continuous learning.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by leading training sessions on new repair techniques.
- Facilitated smoother operations by maintaining clean and safe work environment.
- Minimized environmental impact by utilizing eco-friendly materials and waste disposal methods.
- Streamlined repair process, significantly reducing turnaround times for vehicle repairs.
- Optimized workshop space usage, effectively organizing tools and equipment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing accurate repair estimates and timelines.
- Increased workshop efficiency with organization and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Ensured color accuracy and quality, expertly mixing and applying automotive paints.
- Increased repeat business, establishing strong relationships with customers through excellent service.
- Reduced parts inventory costs, carefully selecting and recycling usable parts from damaged vehicles.
- Restored vehicles to their original condition, utilizing advanced dent removal techniques.
- Facilitated timely project completion, coordinating with parts suppliers and other technicians.
- Accelerated repair times without compromising quality, by streamlining paint curing process.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, implementing more effective workflow for repair tasks.
- Achieved seamless repairs, expertly blending paint to match vehicle's original finish.
- Enhanced vehicle aesthetics by precisely matching and applying paint.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction scores, consistently delivering quality workmanship.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
Education
Diploma - Basics
Haileyville
Haileyville, OK05.1996
Skills
- Auto body repair
- Body Filler Application
- Vehicle reassembly
- Welding experience
- Excellent work ethic
- Quality-focused
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Welding Techniques
- Seam sealing
- Welding proficiency
- Suspension Repair
- Glass installation
- Plastic repair
- Body Panel Repair
- Adhesive bonding
- Aluminum Repair
- Spray Gun Operation
- Sanding Techniques
- Color sanding
- Client Service
- Buffing Techniques
- Frame straightening
- Airbag system repair
- Surface Sanding
- Panel Replacement
- Deadline-oriented
- Power tool proficiency
- Collision estimates
- Damage Assessment
- Headlight restoration
- Corrosion Protection
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Welding
- Repair assessment
- Hydraulic Equipment Operation
- Paint Matching
- Wheel Alignment
- Automotive Painting
- Defect Removal
- Vehicle Inspection
- Accurate estimates
- Estimating costs
- Pneumatic Tool Proficiency
- Knowledge of insurance protocols
- Upholstery Repair
- Diagnostic Scanning
- Electrical System Diagnosis
- Custom paint jobs
- Schematics experience
- Concise time management
- Parts Replacement
- Vehicle inspections
- Power buffers
- Body refinishing
- Surface grinding
- Repair Work Planning
- Specialty parts replacement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Surface Finishing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical Skills
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Joe Hudson Collision Center
08.2024 - Current
Auto Body Technician
Lindley's Body and Paint
08.2022 - 08.2024
Auto Body Technician
McCullar's Body Shop
03.2019 - 08.2022
Diploma - Basics
Haileyville