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John Hicks III
Sandusky,OH
Summary
With a proven track record at Brookshire Collision, I excel in vehicle disassembly and reassembly, alongside advanced welding techniques. My expertise in structural component repair and commitment to workplace safety have significantly enhanced operational efficiency. Renowned for damage assessment accuracy, I bring a blend of technical prowess and diligent work ethic to every project.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Collision Technician
Brookshire Collision
Mauldin, SC
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed auto body repairs such as welding, panel replacement, plastic repair and refinishing.
- Filled dents with body filler materials and smoothed surfaces with sandpaper or other abrasives to prepare for painting.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
Bodyman/Industral Painter
Thor Sport Racing
Sandusky, OH
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Identified, removed and replaced damaged body parts on vehicles.
- Applied primer, sealer, paint and clear coats to vehicle bodies.
- Filled holes in body panels with plastic filler or fiberglass mesh.
- Sanded surfaces by hand or using power sanding tools prior to painting.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
Shop Foreman/Bodyman/Painter
Scotts Body Shop
Spartanburg, SC
01.2008 - 12.2018
- Operated hand tools including grinders, drills and rivet guns for various tasks.
- Installed trim pieces such as bumpers, moldings and emblems.
- Identified, removed and replaced damaged body parts on vehicles.
- Disassembled body components when necessary for repair or replacement work.
- Mixed paints according to manufacturer specifications for color matching.
- Filled holes in body panels with plastic filler or fiberglass mesh.
- Repaired dents, rust and other damage to metal surfaces.
Bodyman/Fabricator
Garage Bagger Stereo
Greenville, SC
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Operated hand tools including grinders, drills and rivet guns for various tasks.
- Cleaned shop area daily to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
- Filled holes in body panels with plastic filler or fiberglass mesh.
- Sanded surfaces by hand or using power sanding tools prior to painting.
- Disassembled body components when necessary for repair or replacement work.
- Performed dent removal using appropriate tools and techniques.
Collision Repair Technician
Hendersons Paint & Body
Greenville, SC
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Cleaned, sanded, buffed, and primed surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Filled depressions with body filler materials such as plastic resin putty.
- Repaired or replaced parts such as bumpers, fenders, doors, windows, frames, radiators, grills, headlights.
- Tested fitted parts for proper fitment prior to final assembly.
- Performed welding to repair vehicle frames and bodies.
Shop Foreman/Bodyman/Collision Repair Technician/Bodyman/Spray Painter
JJH Customs llc
Greer, SC
01.2001 - 12.2017
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Ordered parts for repair jobs as needed from suppliers or vendors.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Mixed paints according to manufacturer specifications for color matching.
- Applied primer, sealer, paint and clear coats to vehicle bodies.
- Matched and mixed paint to ensure perfect color matching.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks
Automotive Collision Technician
D & D Motors
Greer, SC
01.2001 - 12.2012
- Assessed damage to vehicles using a variety of techniques and tools, including measuring devices, paint gauges, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Performed auto body repairs such as welding, panel replacement, plastic repair and refinishing.
- Performed welding to repair vehicle frames and bodies.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
Education
Damage Analysis - Collision Repair
I-car
Greeneville, SC01-2018
Welding/Structal Repair - Collision Repair
I-Car
Greenville, SC01-2018
Plastic Repairs - Collision Repair
I-Car
Greenville,S.C01-2018
Delton Certification - Painting
PPG Refinishing
Atlanta, GA01-2018
6h Compliance - PPG Certification
PPG Refinishing
Atlanta, GA01-2018
GED -
Choctawhatchee High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL11-1994
Skills
- Airbag system
- Vehicle disassembly and reassembly
- Structural component repair
- Frame straightening proficiency
- Damage assessment accuracy
- Workplace safety adherence
- Corrosion protection application
- Advanced welding techniques
- Welding proficiency
- Repair estimate experience
- Suspension systems
- Collision repair
- Frame assessment
- Auto body repair
- Auto body fabrication
- Welding experience
- Dent hammering
- Repair assessment
- Power tool proficiency
- Surface sanding
- Attentive to detail
- Welding techniques
- Spray gun operation
- Body panel repair
- Body part replacement
- Quality-focused
- Deadline oriented
- Fiberglass repair
- Spot welding
Custom
Also Accredited during the brief time in Sandusky Oh. Firelands Collision,Foster Chevrolet, Caravan 2023-2024
Also Accredited by Sacramento CA, Valencia Club.Bumpers plus 2018-2023
Active Member Abate of Ohio 2025
Actively on Parole (Felony) Release date May 1st 2025
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Abate of Ohio
Certification
- I-CAR Refinish Technician ProLevel 3 Certification - Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.
- PPG Certified Painter Program – PPG Industries, Inc.
- ASE Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Technician (B4) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- I-CAR Steel Structural Technician ProLevel 3 Certification - Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.
- Welding Skills Test & Certification– Various accredited institutions or welding schools.
Interests
Live Music
Classic Cars
Art
Dating
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteSoftware
Mitchell International
Languages
English
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Automotive Collision Technician
Brookshire Collision
06.2024 - 06.2024
Bodyman/Industral Painter
Thor Sport Racing
01.2023 - 08.2023
Bodyman/Fabricator
Garage Bagger Stereo
01.2017 - 12.2017
Collision Repair Technician
Hendersons Paint & Body
01.2015 - 12.2017
Shop Foreman/Bodyman/Painter
Scotts Body Shop
01.2008 - 12.2018
Shop Foreman/Bodyman/Collision Repair Technician/Bodyman/Spray Painter
JJH Customs llc
01.2001 - 12.2017
Automotive Collision Technician
D & D Motors
01.2001 - 12.2012
Damage Analysis - Collision Repair
I-car
Welding/Structal Repair - Collision Repair
I-Car
Plastic Repairs - Collision Repair
I-Car
Delton Certification - Painting
PPG Refinishing
6h Compliance - PPG Certification
PPG Refinishing
GED -
Choctawhatchee High School
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