TIMOTHY HAWKINS
Corryton,TN
Summary
I am a seasoned Autobody Repair Technician with over a decade of experience, mastering auto body and structural repair, as well as operational efficiency. Exceptional in providing quality service and continuous learning, evidenced by maintaining I-CAR certifications and training apprentices. Demonstrated ability in frame assessment and fostering development, ensuring top-notch vehicle repair and customer satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autobody/ Steel Structural Technician
Dalton Collision
09.2024 - Current
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs as well as submitted supplements for further repairs to be made
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work
Auto Body Repair Technician/Structural Technician
Lance Cunningham Ford
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Performed minor and major repairs on a variety of vehicle body components, including frames, bumpers, fenders, doors and windows
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs as well as submitted supplements for further repairs to be made
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models
Autobody Repair Technician/Structural Technician
Crash Champions
11.2022 - Current
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs as well as submitted supplements for further repairs to be made
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work
Auto Body Technician/Structural Technician
Big Sky Collision Center
09.2012 - 10.2022
- Trained two separate apprentices while working
- Completed and stayed on top of all I-CAR Certifications while working here
- Became certified to work on Tesla vehicles, as the shop was a direct Tesla Auto Body Repair facility
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs as well as submitted supplements for further repairs to be made
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models
Parts Manager
Caliber Collision
01.2010 - 08.2012
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments
- Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service within the parts department
- Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations, as well as creating a system to keep the parts carts organized for each technician within the shop
- Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses
Education
High School Diploma -
Skyview High School
MT01.2005
Skills
- Auto Body Repair
- Service Documentation
- Operational Efficiency
- Punctual and Dependable
- Frame Assessment
- In-Depth Knowledge of Varied Makes and Models
- Replacement Parts Welding
- Ability to teach and offer feedback and development of an Apprentice
- Continuous Learning
- Extensive knowledge on CarOliner frame machines, and Chiefs
- Aluminum repairs and welding
Certification
- I-CAR Certified
- I-CAR Certified Welding Platinum steel
- I-CAR Aluminum Welding Certified
- I-CAR Structural certified
- GM welding certified
- GM aluminum certified
Timeline
Autobody/ Steel Structural Technician
Dalton Collision
09.2024 - Current
Auto Body Repair Technician/Structural Technician
Lance Cunningham Ford
07.2023 - 10.2024
Autobody Repair Technician/Structural Technician
Crash Champions
11.2022 - Current
Auto Body Technician/Structural Technician
Big Sky Collision Center
09.2012 - 10.2022
Parts Manager
Caliber Collision
01.2010 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Skyview High School
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