Leobardo Duarte
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, experienced in painting and automotive repair at Southwest Mobile Storage and VNT. Proven ability to enhance project outcomes through meticulous surface preparation and effective troubleshooting. Skilled in spray painting and committed to maintaining safety standards while delivering high-quality results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Southwest Mobile Storage
Phoenix, AZ
04.2017 - Current
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
Automotive Technician
VNT
Phoenix, AZ
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Hydraulic Technician
DaDee Mfg
Phoenix, AZ
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Improved hydraulic system performance by diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in a timely manner.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to maximize life of equipment and improve performance.
Crane Operator
Dalsin Industries
Phoenix, AZ
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
Laborer
OMG House Renovation
Phoenix, AZ
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Demolishing
- Drywall installation
- Texture
- Painting
- Plumming
Education
Diesel Heavy -
Arizona Automotive Industry
Phoenix, AZ05.2016
High School Diploma -
North High School
Phoenix, AZ05.2013
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Exterior painting
- Team player
- Safety awareness
- Paint sprayer operation
- Hand and power tools
- Caulking and crack filling
- Touch-up painting
- Power and hand tools
- Wall repair
- Color matching
- Spray painting
Timeline
Painter
Southwest Mobile Storage
04.2017 - Current
Automotive Technician
VNT
08.2016 - 04.2017
Hydraulic Technician
DaDee Mfg
08.2015 - 10.2016
Crane Operator
Dalsin Industries
01.2014 - 08.2015
Laborer
OMG House Renovation
05.2013 - 01.2014
Diesel Heavy -
Arizona Automotive Industry
High School Diploma -
North High School