Lamar Duffus
Lexington
Summary
Automotive professional with comprehensive experience in vehicle surface preparation and paint application. Known for precise color matching and delivering flawless finishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring consistent quality in dynamic work environments. Reliable and skilled in paint mixing and application techniques.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Customer-oriented Automotive Painter offering successful track record of performing quality paint jobs on various vehicles, including cars and trucks. Expertise in color matching, sanding and servicing and automated paint mixing. Skillful in calculating accurate estimates and denting and shaping metal to smooth surfaces.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Aaron's Sales and Lease
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered products accurately and efficiently to customer locations using company vehicles.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality through regular inspections and maintenance checks.
- Assisted in loading and unloading merchandise, ensuring safe handling of items during transport.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate delivery logistics and improve operational efficiency.
- Managed delivery schedules effectively, optimizing routes for timely arrivals at destinations.
Team Member
Webasto Roof Systems
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Operated production machinery to ensure timely assembly of roof systems.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain quality control standards on assembly line.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Applied rubber seals to raw glass while integrating motor modules into sunroof assemblies.
Paint Hospital Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
2008 - 2022
- 10+ years of expert paint consultation, color matching, and product recommendations for automotive and industrial applications
- Painted and refinished 100+ vehicles daily in a fast-paced, high-production environment while maintaining quality and consistency
- Performed bodywork, dent repair, sanding, priming, masking, and surface preparation prior to painting
- Operated HVLP spray guns to apply base coat, clear coat, and lacquer finishes to vehicles
- Ensured proper paint thickness, finish quality, and color accuracy to meet production and quality standards
- Mixed and tinted automotive paints using computerized color-matching systems
- Followed all OSHA safety standards, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations
- Maintained and cleaned spray equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Worked efficiently under tight deadlines while meeting volume targets and minimizing rework
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and minimize daily output
- Trained new employees on spray techniques, surface prep, and equipment operation
Education
High School Diploma -
Pershing High School
Detroit, MI06.2002
Skills
14 years in vehicle paint production
16 years in vehicle production
Fast learner
Highly dependable
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Aaron's Sales and Lease
10.2025 - Current
Team Member
Webasto Roof Systems
12.2023 - 07.2025
Paint Hospital Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
2008 - 2022
High School Diploma -
Pershing High School