LUIS RAMÍREZ PARADA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Auto Body Technician with over 4 years of experience in collision repair and automotive restoration. Skilled in structural and non-structural repairs, welding, panel replacement, damage analysis, and refinishing preparation. Experienced in maintaining high-quality workmanship while meeting production deadlines in fast-paced collision repair environments. I-CAR trained with Steel Welding and Steel Sectioning certifications. Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong problem-solving, teamwork, and customer service skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Gerber Collision & Glass
Jessup, MD
06.2022 - Current
- Perform structural and non-structural collision repairs on a variety of vehicle makes and models.
- Repair and replace damaged body panels, sheet metal, and structural components.
- Conduct vehicle damage assessments and assist with repair planning.
- Perform welding, sectioning, panel alignment, and metal finishing procedures.
- Prepare vehicles for refinishing through sanding, priming, masking, and surface preparation.
- Inspect completed repairs for quality, safety, and accuracy.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
Parts Coordinator
Gerber Collision & Glass
Jessup, MD
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Ordered, received, inspected, and distributed automotive parts according to repair schedules.
- Verified quality, accuracy, and quantity of parts received from vendors.
- Coordinated with technicians, estimators, and vendors to ensure timely completion of repairs.
- Utilized Summit, Repair Centre, Mitchell, and Audatex systems.
- Maintained inventory records, invoices, and vendor documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkdale High School
01-2019
Skills
- Structural & Non-Structural Collision Repair, Steel Welding & Steel Sectioning, Panel Repair & Replacement, MIG Brazing & Spot Welding, Vehicle Damage Analysis, Frame & Structural Measuring, Aluminum Repair Techniques, Rivet Bonding Procedures, Surface Preparation & Refinishing, Blueprint Reading & Repair Planning, Vehicle Disassembly & Reassembly, Quality Control Inspections, OSHA & Workplace Safety Compliance, ADAS Awareness & Vehicle Technology
- Mitchell, Audatex, Summit, Repair Centre, Vehicle Blueprinting, Parts Sourcing, LKQ B2B, Car-Part, Progi, APU, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Quality Control
Certification
- Steel Welding Certification (Active)
- Steel Sectioning Certification (Active)
- I-CAR Trained Technician
- Gold Class Collision Repair Training Participant
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Gerber Collision & Glass
06.2022 - Current
Parts Coordinator
Gerber Collision & Glass
08.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Parkdale High School