Joshua Marino
Suches,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Collision Repair Technician with over 20 years of experience restoring body of a wide range of vehicles to original condition. Expert in utilizing fillers and body repair products such as adhesives, welding and [fabricating metals]. Effective in maintaining commitment to quality, safety and efficiency throughout full project lifecycles. Dynamic mechanical and automotive repair specialist offering unique blend of hands-on practice and training completed in reputable body shops. Proficient in all phases of collision repairs, continuously providing top quality services focused on external and internal vehicle components as well as systems. Expert in automotive and motor vehicles with impressive list of successful refurbishment projects. Proficient in proper use of a wide range of systems, equipment, tools and components. Highly committed to client satisfaction. Meticulous auto body repair professional adept in navigating industry software to log maintenance work and efficiently process work orders and invoices. Proven history of demonstrating quality and efficiency on all projects. Consistently earned high ratings on customer surveys for excellence in service and value for repairs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Collision Repair Technician
Chestatee Ford
Dahlonega, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Operated presses to realign structural components with various levels of damage.
- Implemented vehicle structure expertise to effectively remove and replace damaged components.
- Liaised with customers to explain repairs and present estimates.
- Filled depressions with body filler materials such as plastic resin putty.
- Applied primers and sealers prior to painting in order to ensure proper adhesion of the finish coat.
- Tested fitted parts for proper fitment prior to final assembly.
- Diagnosed problems related to electric systems including wiring harnesses and connectors.
- Removed upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
- Performed accurate and detailed assessments of damaged vehicles to determine repair needs.
- Assisted in developing cost estimates for repair services based on labor time estimates from manufacturers' service manuals.
- Utilized welding techniques when necessary to reattach structural components of vehicles.
- Repaired or replaced parts such as bumpers, fenders, doors, windows, frames, radiators, grills, headlights.
- Replaced defective mechanical parts such as switches and relays with new ones.
- Installed new or repaired parts using hand tools or power tools as required.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes before returning the vehicle back to customers.
- Inspected vehicle bodies for damage caused by collision or other incidents before performing repairs .
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
- Assisted with windshield, window and light replacements.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Maintained and recorded costs of materials and supplies to assist with job costing and revenue projections.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
- Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
- Operated hot-air welding guns and immersive hot water baths to soften plastic panels for installation.
Property Owner/Rental Manager
Black Oak Springs apts.
Georgetown, PA
09.2008 - Current
- Negotiated rental agreements with tenants on behalf of the owner.
- Researched zoning laws and other regulations governing land use in order to determine feasibility of development projects.
- Provided guidance to tenants regarding lease terms and conditions as well as local ordinances related to their tenancy.
- Established relationships with vendors who provide services such as landscaping or pest control.
- Reviewed applications from prospective tenants and conducted background checks to verify references and creditworthiness.
- Maintained detailed financial records for each property, including rent receipts, expenses, and tax documents.
- Organized move-in, move-out processes for tenants including security deposits collection, returns.
- Advertised vacant units through various marketing channels such as newspapers, websites.
- Created policies and procedures related to tenant relations such as late fees or eviction proceedings.
- Analyzed financial statements and cash flow projections in order to recommend strategies for increasing revenue streams from owned properties.
- Resolved tenant complaints in an efficient and effective manner.
- Coordinated maintenance requests, repairs, and improvements to the properties.
- Ensured that all rental payments were collected in a timely fashion.
- Conducted regular inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations and landlord-tenant laws.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
- Planned, scheduled and coordinated general maintenance or repairs for commercial or residential properties.
- Managed overall tenant relations, promoted tenant satisfaction and streamlined services delivery.
- Negotiated rates and prepared documents such as communization, pooling and production sharing agreements.
- Provided guidance to tenants regarding maintenance issues including repairs, cleaning, landscaping services.
- Created and maintained accurate records of rental contracts, payments, and other related documents.
Collision Repair Technician
North Georgia paint and body
Dahlonega, GA
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Operated presses to realign structural components with various levels of damage.
- Implemented vehicle structure expertise to effectively remove and replace damaged components.
- Liaised with customers to explain repairs and present estimates.
- Filled depressions with body filler materials such as plastic resin putty.
- Applied primers and sealers prior to painting in order to ensure proper adhesion of the finish coat.
- Tested fitted parts for proper fitment prior to final assembly.
- Operated spray guns equipped with appropriate nozzles for applying base coats and clear coats over primer finishes.
- Diagnosed problems related to electric systems including wiring harnesses and connectors.
- Removed upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
- Performed accurate and detailed assessments of damaged vehicles to determine repair needs.
- Assisted in developing cost estimates for repair services based on labor time estimates from manufacturers' service manuals.
- Cleaned, sanded, buffed, and primed surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Utilized welding techniques when necessary to reattach structural components of vehicles.
- Repaired or replaced parts such as bumpers, fenders, doors, windows, frames, radiators, grills, headlights.
- Replaced defective mechanical parts such as switches and relays with new ones.
- Installed new or repaired parts using hand tools or power tools as required.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes before returning the vehicle back to customers.
- Inspected vehicle bodies for damage caused by collision or other incidents before performing repairs .
- Mixed paint according to manufacturer specifications using a variety of tools and equipment.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
- Gave customers cost estimates and quotes before performing repair work.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Received new inventory orders and verified completeness and accuracy.
- Maintained and recorded costs of materials and supplies to assist with job costing and revenue projections.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
- Used buffing tools to repair dents on vehicle doors and panels.
- Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
- Operated hot-air welding guns and immersive hot water baths to soften plastic panels for installation.
Collision Repair Technician
Northstar Chevrolet
Coraopolis, PA
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Operated presses to realign structural components with various levels of damage.
- Implemented vehicle structure expertise to effectively remove and replace damaged components.
- Re-sprayed damaged areas to match original finish, utilizing spray guns to paint small areas and spray booth to finish large surface areas.
- Liaised with customers to explain repairs and present estimates.
- Filled depressions with body filler materials such as plastic resin putty.
- Applied primers and sealers prior to painting in order to ensure proper adhesion of the finish coat.
- Tested fitted parts for proper fitment prior to final assembly.
- Operated spray guns equipped with appropriate nozzles for applying base coats and clear coats over primer finishes.
- Diagnosed problems related to electric systems including wiring harnesses and connectors.
- Removed upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
- Performed accurate and detailed assessments of damaged vehicles to determine repair needs.
- Assisted in developing cost estimates for repair services based on labor time estimates from manufacturers' service manuals.
- Cleaned, sanded, buffed, and primed surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Utilized welding techniques when necessary to reattach structural components of vehicles.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on customer vehicles.
- Repaired or replaced parts such as bumpers, fenders, doors, windows, frames, radiators, grills, headlights.
- Replaced defective mechanical parts such as switches and relays with new ones.
- Installed new or repaired parts using hand tools or power tools as required.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes before returning the vehicle back to customers.
- Inspected vehicle bodies for damage caused by collision or other incidents before performing repairs .
- Mixed paint according to manufacturer specifications using a variety of tools and equipment.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
- Assisted with windshield, window and light replacements.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
- Maintained and recorded costs of materials and supplies to assist with job costing and revenue projections.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
- Operated hot-air welding guns and immersive hot water baths to soften plastic panels for installation.
Owner/Operator
Marino Auto Body
Clinton, PA
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Delivered excellent customer service to clients and fellow employees.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
Collision Repair Technician
Taylor Auto Body
Oakdale, PA
09.2008 - 03.2018
- Operated presses to realign structural components with various levels of damage.
- Implemented vehicle structure expertise to effectively remove and replace damaged components.
- Re-sprayed damaged areas to match original finish, utilizing spray guns to paint small areas and spray booth to finish large surface areas.
- Liaised with customers to explain repairs and present estimates.
- Filled depressions with body filler materials such as plastic resin putty.
- Mixed paint according to manufacturer specifications using a variety of tools and equipment.
- Removed upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
- Assisted in developing cost estimates for repair services based on labor time estimates from manufacturers' service manuals.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes before returning the vehicle back to customers.
- Cleaned, sanded, buffed, and primed surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Replaced defective mechanical parts such as switches and relays with new ones.
- Applied primers and sealers prior to painting in order to ensure proper adhesion of the finish coat.
- Installed new or repaired parts using hand tools or power tools as required.
- Utilized welding techniques when necessary to reattach structural components of vehicles.
- Diagnosed problems related to electric systems including wiring harnesses and connectors.
- Performed accurate and detailed assessments of damaged vehicles to determine repair needs.
- Operated spray guns equipped with appropriate nozzles for applying base coats and clear coats over primer finishes.
- Repaired or replaced parts such as bumpers, fenders, doors, windows, frames, radiators, grills, headlights.
- Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
- Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
- Ordered tools and paint materials from suppliers to prevent item shortages.
- Operated hot-air welding guns and immersive hot water baths to soften plastic panels for installation.
Collision Repair Technician
North Georgia Paint and Body
Dahlonega, GA
02.2007 - 08.2008
- Implemented vehicle structure expertise to effectively remove and replace damaged components.
- Filled depressions with body filler materials such as plastic resin putty.
- Removed upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
- Cleaned, sanded, buffed, and primed surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Applied primers and sealers prior to painting in order to ensure proper adhesion of the finish coat.
- Installed new or repaired parts using hand tools or power tools as required.
- Utilized welding techniques when necessary to reattach structural components of vehicles.
- Repaired or replaced parts such as bumpers, fenders, doors, windows, frames, radiators, grills, headlights.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
Repair Technician
Country Boy Trailers
Cumming, GA
03.2003 - 01.2007
- Repaired malfunctioning systems by replacing defective components or making necessary adjustments.
- Replaced defective components with compatible replacements sourced from suppliers.
- Performed quality control checks on repaired items before returning them to customers.
- Recorded completed repairs, all further repairs required and parts to be ordered on service call ticket.
- Read and understood diagrams and schematics to accurately perform repairs.
Fabricator
J&H Equipment
Alpharetta, GA
01.2000 - 03.2003
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Designed and utilized templates to measure and efficiently shape products.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Loaded, unloaded components onto, from pallets utilizing overhead crane system where applicable.
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
- Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fire And Rescue
Union County Fire And Rescue
Blairsville, GASome College (No Degree) - Autobody Repair
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GASome College (No Degree) - Paint and body
PPG Technical College
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Customer Relations
- Body Shop Operations
- Collision Repair
- Hazardous Materials
- Labor Management
- Fiberglass Repair
- Soldering Techniques
- Spray Gun Operation
- Spot Welding
- Body Panel Repair
- Welding Techniques
- Welding Experience
- Accurate Estimates
- Frame Assessment
- Repair Estimate Experience
- Insurance Knowledge
- Commitment to Quality
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Vehicle Inspection
- Auto Body Fabrication
- Concise Time Management
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Attentive to Detail
- Paint Matching
- Surface Sanding
- Welding
- Quality-Focused
- Deadline-Oriented
- Client Service
- Estimating Costs
- Damage Assessment
- Property Maintenance
- Marketing and Advertising
- Emergency Response
- Safety and Security
- Legal Knowledge
- Safety Compliance
- Pest Control
- Smoke Detector Testing
- Rent Collection
- Property Management
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Compliance Monitoring
- Grounds Maintenance
- Tenant Relations
- Multi-Family Property Management
- Property Inspections
- Leasing and Sales
- Preventive Maintenance
- Customer Service-Focused
- Commercial Property
Certification
- I-Car classes with certifications
- Pennsylvania State estimator license
Timeline
Collision Repair Technician
Chestatee Ford
09.2022 - Current
Collision Repair Technician
North Georgia paint and body
10.2021 - 09.2022
Collision Repair Technician
Northstar Chevrolet
05.2019 - 09.2021
Owner/Operator
Marino Auto Body
03.2018 - 09.2021
Property Owner/Rental Manager
Black Oak Springs apts.
09.2008 - Current
Collision Repair Technician
Taylor Auto Body
09.2008 - 03.2018
Collision Repair Technician
North Georgia Paint and Body
02.2007 - 08.2008
Repair Technician
Country Boy Trailers
03.2003 - 01.2007
Fabricator
J&H Equipment
01.2000 - 03.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Fire And Rescue
Union County Fire And Rescue
Some College (No Degree) - Autobody Repair
Lanier Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Paint and body
PPG Technical College
- I-Car classes with certifications
- Pennsylvania State estimator license
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