Jesus Sevilla
West Covina,CA
Summary
Detailed Auto Body Painter with sound knowledge of diverse auto body paint and finishing. Matches, coordinates and mixes colors to create unique hues. Excellent attention to detail with first-rate customer service skills. Excellent maintenance and repair knowledge gained during 30-year Auto Body Painter career. Manage efficient, skilled painting of machinery, equipment and vehicles to achieve performance finishes. Responsible and team-oriented worker dedicated to exceeding expectations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto-body-painter
Duran;s Quality Painting
1849 Puente Avenue Baldwin Park, CA.91706
05.2017 - Current
- Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
- Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Maintained equipment functionality with [Timeframe] inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
- Coordinated new paint coats with either original manufacturer color specifications or current conditions.
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
- Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in body.
Auto Body Shop Manager
SELF EMPLOYED
City of Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - 06.2016
- Inspected auto body damage and wrote up repair orders.
- Maintained safety of all personnel through hands-on management.
- Checked quality of all work to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Managed team of 5 personnel focused on repairs and refinishing work.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Education
High School Diploma -
THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
City Of Los Angeles, CA06.1987
Skills
- Collision Repair
- Hazardous Materials
- Decorative Finishes
- Machine Tools
- Painting Preparation
- Automotive Painting
- Accurate Measurements
- Hand and Power Tools
- Project Specifications
Certification
- Certified PPG TECHNICIAN , PPG Ontario, CA.
Timeline
Auto-body-painter
Duran;s Quality Painting
05.2017 - Current
Auto Body Shop Manager
SELF EMPLOYED
01.2007 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL