Jon DeJong
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Painter and Automotive Refinisher with expertise in color matching, mixing, and application. Maintains high standards while optimizing time and materials. Skilled in surface preparation and paint application, delivering quality finishes. Ensures optimal equipment maintenance for enhanced performance.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Independent Contracting
Byron Centere, MI
2016 - Current
- Prepared surfaces through sanding, scraping, and cleaning for optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, and sprayers to ensure smooth finishes.
- Collaborated with clients to clarify project specifications and tailor painting solutions to their preferences.
- Maintained tools and equipment in clean, functional condition to enhance efficiency.
- Assisted in estimating materials for painting projects, ensuring accurate calculations for efficient resource allocation.
- Performed touch-ups and repairs on previously painted surfaces to restore quality and extend longevity.
- Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and spray guns on various surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
Automotive Refinisher
Koenes Auto Body
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2021 - 10.2025
- Mixed and matched paint colors according to customer specifications and vehicle requirements, ensuring precise color accuracy using camera and tinting techniques.
- Mixed paint to desired color according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Operated spray guns and equipment, achieving consistent paint application for high-quality finishes.
- Applied protective coatings to vehicles ensuring even coverage and quality finish.
- Prepared automotive surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning.
- Filled dents, gouges and scratches with auto body filler materials such as Bondo® or other epoxy-based compounds.
- Removed old finishes from vehicle bodies using sanders, scrapers, power washers or chemical strippers.
- Masked off areas that were not intended for painting in order to protect them from overspray.
- Sprayed test panels with paint to identify closest color match.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance and identified areas for touch-ups.
- Retouched minor flaws in the finish such as runs or dust particles by hand.
- Polished painted surfaces with buffers or polishers in order to create a glossy finish.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area following safety protocols strictly.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and work areas in order to maintain a safe working environment.
- Assisted in training new employees on painting techniques and safety measures.
- Implemented agile work methods to drive rapid and successful project execution.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines efficiently.
- Attended advanced training classes to learn new skills and earn certifications through I-CAR.
- Appointed paint manager to ensure accurate tracking of material expenses. to maintain and record costs of materials and supplies to assist with job costing and revenue projections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12-2019
Skills
- Paint application
- Color matching
- Surface preparation techniques
- Quality inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Employee training
- Time management
- Detail orientation
Certification
- I-CAR Platinum Refinisher
Timeline
Automotive Refinisher
Koenes Auto Body
03.2021 - 10.2025
Painter
Independent Contracting
2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Grand Valley State University