Josh Croll
Mertztown,PA
Summary
A proven leader in the automotive customization industry, I bring over two decades of experience from Sterling Autobody to Crolls Customs, showcasing expert color matching and exceptional leadership qualities. Recognized at the SEMA show and in 32 magazine features, my work demonstrates a commitment to excellence and innovation in vehicle aesthetics and functionality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Car Builder, Owner
Crolls Customs
07.2010 - Current
- Managing day to day operation as a one man bodyshop.
- Customizing high end vehicles with top quality results.
- PPG social media spotlight during 2019 SEMA show
- Over a decade of SEMA show vehicle builds including corporate projects with Honda, Scion, Propsport gauges, Import Alliance, Spec-D tuning, Rohanna Wheels.
- SEMA Battle Of The Builders top 3 sport compact builder 2018, 2019, 2020, Top 10 2023
- Builder of 32 individual magazine feature cars, including 14 cover cars.
- Over 2 decades of painting and bodyworking cars from a two car family garage to a professional shop. (with the sore knees and grey beard hairs to prove it)
Automotive Painter
Sterling Autobody
02.2006 - 09.2010
- Achieved consistent color matching by utilizing digital paint mixing systems, resulting in uniform finishes on all vehicles.
- Enhanced vehicle appearance by applying high-quality paint jobs, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained a safe and clean workspace by adhering to safety protocols and properly disposing of hazardous materials, reducing workplace accidents.
- lead the conversion from solvent to waterborne paints during a time of heavy pushback by older staff.
Product Specialist, Customer Service
Strictly Foreign
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Assisted with custom vehicle build planning and aftermarket performance parts to showcase functionality.
- Supported sales representatives during client meetings by providing expert knowledge on specific features or functionalities of the given product line.
- Boosted customer retention by providing exceptional product support and addressing user concerns.
Detailer
Sterling Autobody
08.2005 - 02.2006
- Washed cars and trucks daily after body shop repairs.
- Ensured high-quality results by thoroughly inspecting completed work for any areas that required additional attention.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by meticulously detailing vehicles to meet and exceed expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brandywine Heights
Topton, PA06.2006
Certificate - Autobody Repair
Berks Career And Technolgy Center
Leesport, PA06.2006
Skills
- Detail-Oriented Finishing
- Efficient surface preparation
- Expert paint mixing
- Leadership Qualities
- Clear coat application
- Quality control inspection
- Adherence to safety protocols
- Advanced spray techniques
- Expert Color Matching
Timeline
Custom Car Builder, Owner
Crolls Customs
07.2010 - Current
Automotive Painter
Sterling Autobody
02.2006 - 09.2010
Detailer
Sterling Autobody
08.2005 - 02.2006
Product Specialist, Customer Service
Strictly Foreign
09.2004 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Brandywine Heights
Certificate - Autobody Repair
Berks Career And Technolgy Center
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