Joseph Mikes
Clarksburg,WV
Summary
Skilled Collision Technician offering background in automotive body repair and refinishing. Experience includes assessing vehicle damage, developing repair plans, and restoring vehicles to manufacturer specifications. Strengths include ability to work with related tools, and strong problem-solving skills. Previous roles demonstrate commitment to customer satisfaction and high-quality workmanship through successful completion of all repairs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service /Automotive Paint Technician
Bykota
Clarksburg, WV
11.2023 - Current
- Provide advice and recommendations on appropriate types of paints for different jobs based on customer requirements.
- Provide assistance to collision shops matching paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Install and maintain computer aided paint mix systems to customers.
- Provide customer service to collision centers to assure they have all that is needed to operate a successful business.
Automotive Paint Technician
Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan
Clarksburg, WV
01.2014 - 10.2023
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coat finishes to vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Repaired minor scratches, dents, chips and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces prior to painting.
- Adjusted the flow of material from spray guns so that it met factory standards of quality.
- Troubleshot any problems related to automotive paint application processes.
- Kept detailed records of completed jobs including type of paint used, quantity applied
- Performed color matching using spectrophotometers and other computer-aided technologies.
- Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
Automotive Collision Technician
Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan
Clarksburg, WV
08.2005 - 01.2014
- Performed auto body repairs such as welding, panel replacement, and plastic repair.
- Tested repaired systems for proper operation following completion of repair
- Assessed vehicle damage and developed comprehensive repair plans.
- Coordinated with insurance companies for repair approvals.
- Prepared and applied body fillers to repair minor damage
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Clarksburg, WV05-1993
Some College (No Degree) -
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WVSkills
- Structural component repair
- Plastic Repair Techniques
- Body Panel Repair
- Repair Work Planning
- Damage Assessment
- Paint mixing proficiency
- Automotive Paint Application
- Clear coat application
Certification
- I-CAR Platinum Status (expires 5/2025}
- I-CAR Pro Level 3 Refinish Technician
- I-CAR Paintmaker Certification (Lesonal expires 8/16/2025}
- General Motors Collision Network (various training)
Timeline
Customer Service /Automotive Paint Technician
Bykota
11.2023 - Current
Automotive Paint Technician
Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan
01.2014 - 10.2023
Automotive Collision Technician
Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan
08.2005 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Fairmont State University