LORGE MARTIN II
Sunrise
Summary
To obtain a full time position where I can utilize my paint expertise, organizational and customer service skills for growth within a company.
Meticulous, well-organized and hardworking team member well-versed in working with automotive equipment and vehicles. Coordinate surface preparations and coat applications to maximize finish quality. Efficiently organize supplies and work stations to maintain readiness for any order. Excellent for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Ability to assess cost and extent of damage to vehicles visually on sight. Ability to multi-task. Take direction and feedback well. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Mitchell, CCC1, and some ProfitNet. Active experience with internet research for parts/procedures, ordering new and used parts through LKQ and other various resources.
Diligent Auto Body Technician driven to deliver exceptional quality work within stringent deadlines. Strong track record of dependability and a superior work ethic in industry roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Broward County Transit
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared cost estimates for vehicle repairs and provided detailed documentation for customer review.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
Auto Body Technician
JM Lexus
08.2024 - Current
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
Painter
Sawgrass Ford
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Cut in new and used parts.
- Spies Hecker/Axalta training in paint mixing systems. (Both Waterborne/Solvent)
- Experience in all over paint jobs, spot work, blend work.
- Proficient with Mitchell and CCC system and comprehend estimates.
- I-CAR training in Refinishing.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
Painter Apprentice / Manager Trainee
Expert Body Shop
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Greet customers and assist with estimates/quotes in Mitchell system.
- Manage the production to ensure that all vehicles are repaired thoroughly and properly completed for expected due date.
- Sand, mask/tape, mix paint and paper vehicles in preparation for painting.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
McArthur High School
Hollywood, FL05.2016
Skills
- Concise time-management
- Repair estimate experience
- Accurate estimates
- Commitment to quality
- Welding experience
- Collision estimates
- Frame assessment
- Excellent work ethic
- Collision repair
- Auto body fabrication
- Dent hammering
- Auto body repair
- Strong leadership skills
- Surface sanding
- Damage assessment
- Paint matching
- Spray gun operation
- Quality-focused
- Power tool proficiency
Certification
· ASE B-2 Certification in Refinishing.
· I-CAR Refinishing Training.
· CDL in Florida.
Future Goals
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Brand Management/Marketing
- Obtain ASE B-3, B-4, B-6 Certifications
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Broward County Transit
11.2024 - Current
Auto Body Technician
JM Lexus
08.2024 - Current
Painter
Sawgrass Ford
01.2021 - 08.2024
Painter Apprentice / Manager Trainee
Expert Body Shop
11.2018 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
McArthur High School