Leonardo Juarez Ruiz
Franklin,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in collision repair, including panel preparation, sanding, and surface refinishing. Known for attention to detail and a safety-conscious approach, effectively achieving smooth finishes and maintaining high-quality standards in demanding environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Collision Repair / Body Shop
Crash Champions
Franklin, TN
01.2025 - Current
- Applied primer, sealer, and body fillers; sanded repaired areas to create smooth surfaces and proper adhesion.
- Assisted with repairing damaged panels and restoring surfaces to a smooth, paint-ready condition.
- Performed masking and taping, panel cleaning, scratch buffing, and removal of dirt and grease before refinishing.
- Prepared vehicle panels for repair and refinishing through cleaning, sanding, wet sanding, and surface preparation.
Livestock & General Labor
Franklin Cattle Company
Franklin, TN
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered daily care for cattle, ensuring health and well-being through feeding, cleaning, bathing, and general animal care.
- Executed safe handling of livestock and equipment during operations, maintaining safety standards while working with tools and equipment in varying weather conditions.
- Performed pasture and property maintenance, including cutting grass and other physically demanding outdoor work.
- Supported outdoor construction projects by building fences and small structures, contributing to infrastructure development.
Landscaping & Property Maintenance
Jake Herron LLC
Franklin, TN
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained lawns and landscapes through mowing, trimming, and planting to enhance property aesthetics.
- Built and repaired fences, backyard decks, and other outdoor structures.
- Assisted with house maintenance tasks, including repairs and cleaning, to ensure safe and functional living environments.
- Operated outdoor equipment and completed physically demanding tasks with focus on quality and safety standards.
Racehorse Caretaker
Del Rio Chasers
Franklin, TN
05.2014 - 06.2023
- Represented two racehorses at Iroquois Steeplechase in Nashville, showcasing skills in care and handling under competitive conditions.
- Provided daily care for racehorses, including cleaning stalls, feeding and watering horses, and turning horses out to paddocks.
- Collaborated with family to care for racehorses to maintain the health, cleanliness, and routine care of racehorses.
- Acquired strong responsibility and consistency in animal handling through nearly a decade of dedicated racehorse care.
Education
Diploma - Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
Lincoln College of Technology (NADC)
Nashville, TN06-2024
High School -
Independence High School
Nashville, TN05-2023
Skills
- Collision repair & refinishing
- Panel preparation & sanding
- Priming & sealing
- Masking & taping
- Wet sanding
- Body filler application
- Dismantling & reassembly
- Estimating & measuring
- Plastic, MIG & TIG welding
- Cutting tools
- Structural repair
- Body restoration
- Automotive equipment operation
- Surface preparation techniques
- Structural repair techniques
- Attention to detail
Technical And Hands On Experience
- Vehicle body and frame repair, dent and scratch repair, structural repair, and removal of damaged vehicle sections.
- Use of grinders, sanders, cutting tools, body fillers, and other shop equipment.
- Basic welding experience with plastic, MIG, and TIG processes.
- Operation of tractors and zero-turn mowers for landscaping and property maintenance.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Collision Repair / Body Shop
Crash Champions
01.2025 - Current
Livestock & General Labor
Franklin Cattle Company
01.2024 - 01.2025
Landscaping & Property Maintenance
Jake Herron LLC
01.2024 - 01.2025
Racehorse Caretaker
Del Rio Chasers
05.2014 - 06.2023
Diploma - Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
Lincoln College of Technology (NADC)
High School -
Independence High School