Johnny Chavez
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Automotive professional with 4+ years of hands-on experience in vehicle preparation and collision-repair environments, plus sales and customer-service experience in the collectibles industry. Brings strong automotive knowledge, attention to detail, customer engagement, product knowledge, upselling, negotiation, and transaction experience. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and building positive customer relationships. Ready to apply a strong automotive background, customer-focused approach, and sales experience to a high-performing dealership team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Paint Prepper
Fix Auto
Oxnard, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Prepare vehicles for refinishing through sanding, masking, and priming while maintaining high standards for surface quality and paint application.
- Work directly with painters and body shop technicians to keep vehicles properly prepared and moving efficiently through the repair process.
- Perform detailed vehicle surface preparation in a fast-paced production environment where consistency, accuracy, and deadlines matter.
- Follow shop safety procedures and properly handle automotive materials and chemicals.
- Built hands-on knowledge of vehicle surfaces, bodywork, refinishing processes, and collision-repair workflows.
Sales Associate
More Collectibles Shop
Camarillo, CA
01.2025 - 08.2026
- Assisted customers in selecting products based on their interests and budgets while providing a positive buying experience.
- Explained product values, rarities, and market trends to help customers make informed purchasing decisions.
- Recommended and upsold related products, including sleeves, binders, and storage solutions.
- Answered customer questions, guided purchase decisions, and handled retail transactions.
Vendor
805 Collectors Expo
Camarillo, CA
01.2025 - 08.2026
- Used pricing strategies, customer engagement, and product knowledge to drive sales and build customer relationships.
- Set up product displays, handled transactions, and negotiated deals at conventions and trade shows.
- Managed inventory and created an organized, engaging purchasing experience for collectors.
Skills
- Automotive: Vehicle Preparation Automotive Knowledge Vehicle Surfaces Collision-Repair Workflow Quality Control
- Sales: Customer Service Sales Upselling Negotiation Product Knowledge Customer Engagement
- Work: Inventory Management Communication Teamwork Attention to Detail Fast-Paced Environments Safety Procedures
Timeline
Sales Associate
More Collectibles Shop
01.2025 - 08.2026
Vendor
805 Collectors Expo
01.2025 - 08.2026
Automotive Paint Prepper
Fix Auto
06.2022 - Current