Luke Valle
Auto body technician/ painter
Mustang,OK
Summary
Auto Body Technician/Painter with extensive experience at Valle’s Auto Body, specializing in high-quality automotive painting. Advanced skills in collision repair and body refinishing, consistently restoring vehicles to customers satisfaction. Attention to detail and the ability to enhance client satisfaction through exceptional communication and meticulous repair techniques, resulting in repeat business.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Valle’s Auto Body
02.2011 - 08.2023
- Conducted thorough inspections to assess vehicle damage and determine repair needs.
- Utilized advanced repair tools and techniques for efficient frame straightening and body repairs.
- Executed high-quality paint applications, ensuring color match and finish consistency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity in repair processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues, recommending solutions to improve vehicle performance post-repair.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Performed meticulous color matching using paint mixing systems, resulting in seamless paint finishes that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business through excellent communication skills and follow-up care.
- Restored vehicles to their original condition, utilizing advanced dent removal techniques.
- Reduced parts inventory costs, carefully selecting and recycling usable parts from damaged vehicles.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cascade Christian Highschool
Medford, OR05.2015
Skills
- Auto body repair
- Body filler application
- Vehicle reassemble
- Automotive painting
- Paint matching
- Color sanding
- Custom paint jobs
- Repair estimation
- Auto body fabrication
- Body refinishing
- Spot welding
- Collision repair
- Vehicle disassembly
- Repair estimate experience
- Welding
- Panel replacement
- Frame straightening
- Buffing techniques
- Body panel repair
Certification
- Basf automotive refinishing certification
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Valle’s Auto Body
02.2011 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Cascade Christian Highschool