Matthew Blanchard
Newport News,VA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Refinisher
Knox Automotive Center
Carrollton, VA
11.2010 - Current
- Ensured timely project completion by coordinating tasks with other team members and tracking progress from start to finish.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, sharing ideas, and providing constructive feedback.
- Always ensured proper color match was achieved through adjusting paint formulas according to what each vehicles requires.
- Minimized waste by accurately measuring materials needed for each job.
- Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship in line with industry standards.
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of material usage, order placement, and stock levels.
- Installed exterior trim, including moldings, emblems, decals, invisishields, and pinstripes.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Always maintained I-car certification and paint maker certification.
Automotive Refinisher
Charlie’s Body Shop
Smithfield, VA
03.2010 - 11.2010
Automotive Refinisher and Helper
Hy Tech Autobody
Newport News, VA
01.2007 - 01.2010
Automotive Refinisher Helper
Norview Body Shop
Norfolk, VA
10.2005 - 01.2007
Shop Helper
Tim’s Custom Painting
Yorktown, VA
03.2005 - 10.2005
Education
Tabb High School
Yorktown, VA06.2007
Timeline
Automotive Refinisher
Knox Automotive Center
11.2010 - Current
Automotive Refinisher
Charlie’s Body Shop
03.2010 - 11.2010
Automotive Refinisher and Helper
Hy Tech Autobody
01.2007 - 01.2010
Automotive Refinisher Helper
Norview Body Shop
10.2005 - 01.2007
Shop Helper
Tim’s Custom Painting
03.2005 - 10.2005
Tabb High School