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Kevin Winans

Summary

With a proven track record in the Auto Body and Painting industry , I excel in auto body repair and client service, showcasing my expertise in welding and exceptional work ethic. Achievements include full vehicle restorations and enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and superior craftsmanship.


Hardworking auto body tech demonstrating commitment to safety and efficiency. Proven history of continuously maintaining work areas to facilitate safe work environment. Over 10 years of automotive repair industry experience.


With background in fast-paced auto repair environment, developed expertise in diagnosing and repairing vehicle body damage. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills in new field to make meaningful impact.


Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.


With a good attitude and hardworking mentality, I am dependable and reliable. with a variety of skills to use.


Invested in my own tools for every job needed in the industry, from my own welding machine, dent pulling machine, blocks for sanding, power tools and air tools.

Looking for the right environment to continue to grow.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Body Technician

Automotive Enterprise
03.2024 - Current
  • bondo, fiber glass, corvette fill
  • dent repair
  • welding
  • fenders, doors, hoods, rocker molding, fender liners, bumpers and quarter panel repairs.
  • primer prep for paint
  • change parts
  • repair bumpers
  • replace headlights and windows
  • tires and suspensions
  • scan cars pre and post collision repair
  • remove and install parts
  • wash and detail vehicles


Auto Body Technician

Summit Auto Body and Painting
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • 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.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • body work
  • bondo
  • metal work
  • plastic repair
  • part replacing
  • adjusting hoods fenders and doors
  • door skins
  • quarter panels
  • prep for paint
  • front and rear bumpers
  • hoods
  • front and rear lights
  • blocking and masking for paint
  • scan vehicles
  • detail cars


Auto Body Technician

Auto 360
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • tear downs/ put together vehicles
  • door skins
  • windows
  • front bumpers
  • rear bumpers
  • front end and rear end collision repairs
  • fenders
  • lights
  • hoods
  • latches and locks
  • tail gates
  • bondo
  • welding
  • restored crashed vehicles
  • scanned vehicles
  • wiring
  • detail


Auto Body Technician

Grace Body Shop
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Metal fabrication
  • Plastic Repair
  • replaced / repaired bumpers, fenders, hoods, lights, doors, roofs etc.
  • Full restorations
  • detailed vehicles
  • prepped vehicles for paint
  • masking
  • frame machine
  • frame work
  • tear downs on vehicles
  • put vehicles together
  • suspension
  • tires
  • welding


Auto Body Technician

Proline Body Shop
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • 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.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • bondo
  • sanding
  • prepping vehicles for paint
  • pulled dents
  • replaced parts
  • bumpers fenders doors hoods etc
  • welding
  • plastic repaired bumpers nd plastic tabs on lights
  • wiring


Auto Body Technician

Don's Auto Body & Collision
03.2015 - 02.2018
  • Autobody technician
  • repaired vehicles
  • tear downs and restoration on vehicles start to finish
  • bumper replacements
  • light repair or replacement
  • front end collision
  • door replacements or door skins
  • wiring repair
  • rear end panel replacements
  • quarter panel replacements or repaired quarter panels
  • rocker moldings
  • fender liners
  • frame machine, light or major pulls to vehicles


Education

Metal Fabrication

Lazze Metal Dreams Metal Fabrication
Pleasanton, CA
02-2023

Welding

College of Marin
Greenbrae, CA
11-2022

Metal Shaping

Lazze Metal Dreams Metal Fabrication
Pleasanton, CA
09-2022

Auto Body

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
03-2019

Auto Body

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
09-2018

Auto Body

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
03-2018

GED -

Youth Guidance Center
San Francisco, CA
03-2006

Skills

  • Auto body repair
  • Body filler application
  • Vehicle reassembly
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Welding experience
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Suspension repair
  • Welding proficiency
  • Seam sealing
  • Welding techniques
  • Plastic repair
  • Glass installation
  • Body panel repair
  • Adhesive bonding
  • Sanding techniques
  • Frame straightening
  • Buffing techniques
  • Client service
  • Airbag system repair
  • Surface sanding
  • Panel replacement
  • Deadline oriented
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Damage assessment
  • Corrosion protection
  • Headlight restoration
  • Oxy-acetylene welding
  • Welding
  • Repair assessment
  • Hydraulic equipment operation
  • Diagnostic scanning
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Body part replacement
  • Vehicle testing
  • Auto body fabrication
  • Dent hammering
  • Attentive to detail
  • Fiberglass repair
  • Collision repair
  • Spot welding
  • Parts replacement
  • Body refinishing
  • Surface grinding
  • Power buffers
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Metal fabrication
  • Safety procedures
  • bondo
  • metal work
  • doors
  • windows
  • bumpers
  • lights
  • plastic repair
  • welding
  • prepping for paint
  • hoods
  • tear downs
  • installation of parts
  • sound and heat barrier
  • carpet
  • seats/ seat belts

Timeline

Auto Body Technician

Automotive Enterprise
03.2024 - Current

Auto Body Technician

Summit Auto Body and Painting
01.2023 - 03.2024

Auto Body Technician

Auto 360
02.2022 - 01.2023

Auto Body Technician

Grace Body Shop
01.2020 - 01.2022

Auto Body Technician

Proline Body Shop
01.2018 - 02.2019

Auto Body Technician

Don's Auto Body & Collision
03.2015 - 02.2018

Metal Fabrication

Lazze Metal Dreams Metal Fabrication

Welding

College of Marin

Metal Shaping

Lazze Metal Dreams Metal Fabrication

Auto Body

City College of San Francisco

Auto Body

City College of San Francisco

Auto Body

City College of San Francisco

GED -

Youth Guidance Center
Kevin Winans