Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
PAINT LINE EXPERIENCE
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John A. Avendano

Fayetteville,GA

Summary

Highly motivated self-starter with a positive outlook on life and work environment. Adept at quickly learning and embracing new challenges. Skilled in paint application and surface preparation for top-notch finishes on vehicles. Proficient in achieving professional results through advanced color matching techniques, consistently maintaining quality standards and exceeding client expectations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automotive Painter

Wren's Body Shop
05.2024 - 06.2025
  • Applied high-quality paint finishes using advanced spray equipment to ensure durability and aesthetics.
  • Prepared surfaces by sanding, priming, and masking to achieve optimal adhesion and finish quality.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline painting processes, enhancing workflow efficiency and productivity.
  • Developed color-matching techniques utilizing computerized systems for accurate paint formulations and blends.
  • Managed inventory of paint supplies and materials, ensuring availability for continuous operations without delays.
  • Implemented best practices in environmental compliance for hazardous waste disposal during painting processes.

Automotive Painter/ Pepper/ Polisher

World Class Collision
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • - Paint cars that are ready for work day, plus keep in communication with manager about future cars.
  • - Clean equipment and work areas, dispose of hazardous waste in appropriate manner.
  • - Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primer coating.
  • - Repair small metal dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.
  • - Disassemble, clean, and reassemble spray guns, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloth.
  • - Sand, Buff, and polish finished product.

Automotive Painter

Harry's Auto Collision
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • - Prepare and Paint all cars assigned to list from management.
  • - Maintained and cleaned all paint equipment.
  • - Performed minor body work filling dents, fixing scratches, and spotting if needed.
  • - Mask and cover portions of surface not to be painted.
  • - Check body repairs before primer surfacer is applied also UV primers.
  • - Color matching (tinting) and mixing desired color.
  • - Examine all vehicles and estimates, and report and hidden damage to supervisor.

Automotive Painter

Caliber Collision
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • - Oversee and assist work of staff as required.
  • - Order material and supplies as necessary.
  • - Manage account budget.
  • - Maintain all tools and equipment used.
  • - Repair unseen imperfection.
  • - Mix colors on machine to produce desired color.
  • - Follow daily written and oral instruction from management.
  • - Apply final coating and deliver.
  • - Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct.
  • - Compliant with OSHA rules and regulations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production

Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
01-2015

Skills

  • Efficient surface preparation
  • Proficient in paint color matching
  • Detail-oriented finishing
  • Leadership qualities
  • Advanced spray techniques

Certification

  • Akzo Certification
  • ICAR Certification
  • PPG Certification

LANGUAGES

English
Spanish

PAINT LINE EXPERIENCE

- Akzo, Spies Hecker, BASF, PPG

Timeline

Automotive Painter

Wren's Body Shop
05.2024 - 06.2025

Automotive Painter/ Pepper/ Polisher

World Class Collision
01.2023 - 10.2023

Automotive Painter

Harry's Auto Collision
01.2020 - 01.2022

Automotive Painter

Caliber Collision
01.2018 - 01.2020

Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production

Moorpark College

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