Ken Berrian
Arlington,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Automotive Refinish Technician with expertise in quality control inspections and efficient workflow management. Proven ability to implement process improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and exceed production goals.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Refinish Technician
Skagit Grand Central Collision Repair
Mount Vernon, WA
01.2023 - 04.2026
- Applied advanced painting techniques to achieve high-quality finishes on repaired vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline refinishing processes and improve turnaround times.
- Conducted thorough inspections of painted surfaces to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained inventory of paint supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for production needs.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in automotive refinishing and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall workflow efficiency in the collision repair shop.
- Utilized specialized tools such as spray guns and sanders for precision application during refinishing projects.
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals while maintaining the highest quality standards in workmanship.
- Utilized color matching skills to achieve seamless paint finishes, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Provided guidance on complex repairs or challenging color matches when consulted by fellow technicians.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Central Body Works
Everett, WA
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper techniques and procedures for automotive refinishing operations.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Conducted thorough inspections of painted surfaces to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Implemented industry best practices for surface preparation, priming, painting, and clear coat application.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements through regular participation in training sessions and workshops.
- Collaborated closely with insurance adjusters on claims assessments, streamlining communications between all parties involved.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for the refinish department, improving overall team performance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and consistent communication throughout projects.
- Mitigated safety hazards by adhering to strict industry guidelines and regulations during all refinishing tasks.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and properly disposing of hazardous materials according to regulations.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined repair processes for increased efficiency, reducing overall project completion times.
- Optimized workspace organization, enabling efficient access to tools and materials for maximum productivity.
- Ensured proper equipment maintenance schedules were followed, minimizing downtime due to malfunction or disrepair.
- Conducted thorough final inspections of finished vehicles, ensuring adherence to strict quality control measures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality automotive refinish services in a timely manner.
- Maintained detailed records of completed projects, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or warranty claims.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements and best practices.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Applied advanced painting techniques to achieve high-quality finishes on repaired vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline refinishing processes and improve turnaround times.
- Maintained inventory of paint supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for production needs.
- Utilized specialized tools such as spray guns and sanders for precision application during refinishing projects.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall workflow efficiency in the collision repair shop.
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals while maintaining the highest quality standards in workmanship.
- Utilized color matching skills to achieve seamless paint finishes, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Provided guidance on complex repairs or challenging color matches when consulted by fellow technicians.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Camano Body Shop
Camano, WA
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Resolved customer concerns regarding finish quality through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Implemented industry best practices for surface preparation, priming, painting, and clear coat application.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements through regular participation in training sessions and workshops.
- Collaborated closely with insurance adjusters on claims assessments, streamlining communications between all parties involved.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for the refinish department, improving overall team performance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and consistent communication throughout projects.
- Mitigated safety hazards by adhering to strict industry guidelines and regulations during all refinishing tasks.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and properly disposing of hazardous materials according to regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing agreements that benefited both parties.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined repair processes for increased efficiency, reducing overall project completion times.
- Optimized workspace organization, enabling efficient access to tools and materials for maximum productivity.
- Ensured proper equipment maintenance schedules were followed, minimizing downtime due to malfunction or disrepair.
- Conducted thorough final inspections of finished vehicles, ensuring adherence to strict quality control measures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality automotive refinish services in a timely manner.
- Maintained detailed records of completed projects, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or warranty claims.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements and best practices.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Applied advanced painting techniques to achieve high-quality finishes on repaired vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline refinishing processes and improve turnaround times.
- Maintained inventory of paint supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for production needs.
- Utilized specialized tools such as spray guns and sanders for precision application during refinishing projects.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall workflow efficiency in the collision repair shop.
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals while maintaining the highest quality standards in workmanship.
- Utilized color matching skills to achieve seamless paint finishes, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Provided guidance on complex repairs or challenging color matches when consulted by fellow technicians.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Aldercrest Auto Rebuild
Lynnwood, WA
06.2007 - 02.2021
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in automotive refinishing and safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper techniques and procedures for automotive refinishing operations.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Conducted thorough inspections of painted surfaces to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Resolved customer concerns regarding finish quality through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Implemented industry best practices for surface preparation, priming, painting, and clear coat application.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements through regular participation in training sessions and workshops.
- Collaborated closely with insurance adjusters on claims assessments, streamlining communications between all parties involved.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for the refinish department, improving overall team performance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and consistent communication throughout projects.
- Mitigated safety hazards by adhering to strict industry guidelines and regulations during all refinishing tasks.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and properly disposing of hazardous materials according to regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing agreements that benefited both parties.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined repair processes for increased efficiency, reducing overall project completion times.
- Conducted thorough final inspections of finished vehicles, ensuring adherence to strict quality control measures.
- Ensured proper equipment maintenance schedules were followed, minimizing downtime due to malfunction or disrepair.
- Optimized workspace organization, enabling efficient access to tools and materials for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality automotive refinish services in a timely manner.
- Maintained detailed records of completed projects, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or warranty claims.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements and best practices.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Applied advanced painting techniques to achieve high-quality finishes on repaired vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline refinishing processes and improve turnaround times.
- Maintained inventory of paint supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for production needs.
- Utilized specialized tools such as spray guns and sanders for precision application during refinishing projects.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall workflow efficiency in the collision repair shop.
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals while maintaining the highest quality standards in workmanship.
- Utilized color matching skills to achieve seamless paint finishes, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Provided guidance on complex repairs or challenging color matches when consulted by fellow technicians.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Collision Clinic Carstar
Edmonds, WA
1998 - 2007
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in automotive refinishing and safety protocols.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper techniques and procedures for automotive refinishing operations.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Conducted thorough inspections of painted surfaces to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Resolved customer concerns regarding finish quality through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Implemented industry best practices for surface preparation, priming, painting, and clear coat application.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements through regular participation in training sessions and workshops.
- Collaborated closely with insurance adjusters on claims assessments, streamlining communications between all parties involved.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for the refinish department, improving overall team performance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and consistent communication throughout projects.
- Mitigated safety hazards by adhering to strict industry guidelines and regulations during all refinishing tasks.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and properly disposing of hazardous materials according to regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing agreements that benefited both parties.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined repair processes for increased efficiency, reducing overall project completion times.
- Conducted thorough final inspections of finished vehicles, ensuring adherence to strict quality control measures.
- Ensured proper equipment maintenance schedules were followed, minimizing downtime due to malfunction or disrepair.
- Optimized workspace organization, enabling efficient access to tools and materials for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality automotive refinish services in a timely manner.
- Maintained detailed records of completed projects, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or warranty claims.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements and best practices.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Applied advanced painting techniques to achieve high-quality finishes on repaired vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline refinishing processes and improve turnaround times.
- Maintained inventory of paint supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for production needs.
- Utilized specialized tools such as spray guns and sanders for precision application during refinishing projects.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall workflow efficiency in the collision repair shop.
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals while maintaining the highest quality standards in workmanship.
- Utilized color matching skills to achieve seamless paint finishes, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Provided guidance on complex repairs or challenging color matches when consulted by fellow technicians.
Education
Associate of Arts - Auto Body Coarse
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA05-1992
Skills
- Body filler application
- Efficient workflow management
- Clear coat application
- Paint application techniques
- Color matching expertise
- Masking techniques
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Spray gun operation
- Chemical safety
- Damage assessment
- Quality control inspections
- Blending techniques
- Sanding and buffing
- Waterborne paint systems
- Custom paint finishes
- Two-stage paint application
- Solventborne paint systems
- Detail-oriented workmanship
- Adhesion promoter usage
- Primer selection and application
- Polishing and waxing
- Automotive paint mixing
- Paint defect correction
- Infrared curing technology
- Three-stage paint application
- Excellent work ethic
- Auto body repair
- Hand tool proficiency
- Quality-focused
- Power tool proficiency
Certification
I-car Pro level 3
Mixing rooms and equipment
Hazardous waste disposal
Detailing
Paint maker certification
Ppg Envirobase
Timeline
Automotive Refinish Technician
Skagit Grand Central Collision Repair
01.2023 - 04.2026
Automotive Refinish Technician
Camano Body Shop
06.2022 - 12.2022
Automotive Refinish Technician
Central Body Works
02.2021 - 05.2023
Automotive Refinish Technician
Aldercrest Auto Rebuild
06.2007 - 02.2021
Automotive Refinish Technician
Collision Clinic Carstar
1998 - 2007
Associate of Arts - Auto Body Coarse
Renton Technical College