JOHN REYNOLDS
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Dynamic Auto Body Painter and Manager with extensive experience at Driven Collision, specializing in spray painting and color matching. Proven track record of delivering high-quality finishes while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Exceptional customer service skills enhance client satisfaction, contributing to a reputation for excellence in the industry.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Body Painter/Manager
Driven Collision
Kennesaw, GA
06.2020 - 03.2025
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats to vehicle surfaces using spray guns.
- Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
- Assisted in mixing colors according to customer specifications and preferences.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Monitored paint flow rate during application process for optimal results.
Auto Body Painter/Manager
Classic Collision Center
Kennesaw, GA
04.2014 - 06.2020
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats to vehicle surfaces using spray guns.
- Assisted in mixing colors according to customer specifications and preferences.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Monitored paint flow rate during application process for optimal results.
Auto Body Painter
Magnum Collision
Marietta, GA
08.2001 - 04.2014
- Matched required colors with available ones and verified timely procurement.
- Applied color coats using sprayers and brushes.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding job progress updates or any issues encountered while performing tasks.
- Assisted in mixing colors according to customer specifications and preferences.
- Made tools such as sprayers, buffers and brushes available prior to start of each paint job.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.
Auto Body Painter
Prestige Collision Auto Body & Paint
Dunwoody, GA
06.1997 - 08.2001
- Performed minor repairs on body panels as needed prior to painting process.
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
- Matched required colors with available ones and verified timely procurement.
- Applied color coats using sprayers and brushes.
- Assisted in mixing colors according to customer specifications and preferences.
Auto Body Prepper
Budget Auto Body
Chamblee, GA
11.1986 - 09.1994
- Sand body panels to remove imperfections prior to painting.
- Distributed vehicle parts to technicians for replacement on in-shop vehicles.
- Perform minor repairs such as filling dents or holes with putty or fiberglass.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Prepare surfaces for painting by washing, sanding, and grinding.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
Paint Shop Manager/Painter
Collision Tech
Kennesaw, GA
Education
Tesla Car Certified - Tesla Paint
Tesla Online
Kennesaw, GA07-2024
Platinum Certified - Auto Body Painter
I Car
Kennesaw, GA02-2024
Associate of Arts - Auto Body Graduated With Honors
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA06-1986
Skills
- Spray painting
- Color matching
- Surface preparation
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Quality inspection
- Customer service
Affiliations
- Golf
- Pheasant and Quail Hunting
- Brittany Training
Certification
- ICAR Platinum
- Tesla Certified
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Auto Body Painter/Manager
Driven Collision
06.2020 - 03.2025
Auto Body Painter/Manager
Classic Collision Center
04.2014 - 06.2020
Auto Body Painter
Magnum Collision
08.2001 - 04.2014
Auto Body Painter
Prestige Collision Auto Body & Paint
06.1997 - 08.2001
Auto Body Prepper
Budget Auto Body
11.1986 - 09.1994
Paint Shop Manager/Painter
Collision Tech
Tesla Car Certified - Tesla Paint
Tesla Online
Platinum Certified - Auto Body Painter
I Car
Associate of Arts - Auto Body Graduated With Honors
North Georgia Technical College
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