Senura Mansaja Liyanapathirana
Queens,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic aircraft painter driven to provide high-quality work. Adept at working quickly without sacrificing results. Ready to bring 25 years of experience to new position with long-term potential. Detail-oriented, organized and industrious painting professional highly experienced with equipment and aircraft such as hawker and falcon jet. Skillfully prepare surfaces, protect adjacent areas and smoothly apply coats to achieve attractive finishes. Manage supplies and organize work areas to keep team ready for any task.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Holz Motors
06.2019 - Current
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Received new inventory orders and verified completeness and accuracy.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Trained technicians and team members to maintain and operate all equipment safely.
- Completed all daily auto body repairs with high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained and recorded costs of materials and supplies to assist with job costing and revenue projections.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
- Used buffing tools, including stud gun to repair dents on vehicle doors and panels.
- Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
Aircraft Painter
Cirrus Aircraft
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Readied aircraft for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
- Matched paints to aircraft color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Primed aircraft repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Kept all machinery in good working order by completing thorough disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of sprayers and other power equipment.
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying corrosion-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
- Collaborated with all other team members to meet strict project completion deadlines.
- Performed repairs to defects in aircraft.
- Operated compressors and equipment with caution to avoid injuries and maintain tools.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Recommended options to customers for blending, harmonizing and contrasting colors to add depth to smaller spaces.
- Operated spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces prior to painting.
Owner/Operator
Lineage Logistics
04.2014 - 01.2019
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
- Led startup and opening of Walker's Collision business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Directed hiring and training of new department managers to drive organizational improvements.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Identified client business and operational needs and introduced services to provide solutions.
- Trained teams on specific operations and requirements for each job site, including applicable procedures and techniques.
- Developed business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
- Hired and mentored core start-up team, working to outline initial company policies and procedures.
Aircraft Painter
Cirrus Aircraft
01.1993 - 04.2014
- Same skills applied as above mentioned jobs.
- Experienced with all aircraft designs.
- Experienced with skills needed from stripping to detail.
Education
Automobile Tinker - Tinkering
Ceylon German Technical Training Institute
Sri Lanka10.2022
Certificate in Automobile Painter - Automobile Painting
Ceylon German Technical Training Institute
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka09.2022
National Certificate - Skilled Craftsman ( Body Repair And Painting)
National Apprentice And Industrial Training Author
Sri Lanka05.2022
Diploma - Motor Vehicle Body Repair And Painting
Ceylon German Technical Training Inst.
Waldron, AR04.2022
General Certificate of Education ( Advanced Level) - Commerse
Department of Examination, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka08.2017
Skills
- Sprayer use
- Commercial painting experience
- Creative
- Dependable
- Computer literate
- Paint mixing
- Safety understanding
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Color matching
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Holz Motors
06.2019 - Current
Aircraft Painter
Cirrus Aircraft
01.2019 - 06.2019
Owner/Operator
Lineage Logistics
04.2014 - 01.2019
Aircraft Painter
Cirrus Aircraft
01.1993 - 04.2014
Automobile Tinker - Tinkering
Ceylon German Technical Training Institute
Certificate in Automobile Painter - Automobile Painting
Ceylon German Technical Training Institute
National Certificate - Skilled Craftsman ( Body Repair And Painting)
National Apprentice And Industrial Training Author
Diploma - Motor Vehicle Body Repair And Painting
Ceylon German Technical Training Inst.
General Certificate of Education ( Advanced Level) - Commerse
Department of Examination, Sri Lanka
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