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Matthew Kern

Cana,VA

Summary

I have a strong passion to be creative; to use my artistic talent. I'm a very capable learner and I am not ashamed to be taught by those more experience than myself. I have been trusted to do my best with what I have and to be able to work alone. I have spent several years working alongside the Automotive Collision repair industry. It has helped increase my mechanical intuition.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

Self-employed
05.2005 - Current
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Label Designs
  • T-Shirt Designs
  • custom pet portraits
  • Art requests
  • Sold personal Artwork

Maintenance Technician, Automotive Maintenance

Frank Fleming Body Shop
04.2018 - 10.2024
  • maintenance on shop facilities and equipment
  • Janitorial duties
  • Car cleaning and maintenance
  • Minor Car body repair
  • grounds keeper
  • Parts runner/ car delivery

Substitute Teacher

Carroll County School District
08.2011 - 06.2018

Became a stay at home Dad when my son was born. Current Job did not pay enough for daycare.

Picked up substitute teacher to fill in income when possible.

Bindery Operator

Wordsprint
12.2007 - 08.2011
  • Prepared finished books for shipping by wrapping or packing books and stacking boxes on pallets.
  • Used large-volume hand machine punch and staplers to punch holes into paper sheets.
  • Used cutting and trimming machines to trim edges of books to appropriate size.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Continued Education - Auto Body

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC

Certificate - Vet Assistant

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
05-2017

Skills

  • Auto Body Paint
  • Automotive Maintenance
  • Car care1
  • Metal Working (armor and blade smithing)
  • Power tools and hand tools
  • Digital design
  • Photoshop, Krita, Inkscape software knowledge

Interests

  • Drawing and Painting
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Arms and Armour smithing

Timeline

Maintenance Technician, Automotive Maintenance

Frank Fleming Body Shop
04.2018 - 10.2024

Substitute Teacher

Carroll County School District
08.2011 - 06.2018

Bindery Operator

Wordsprint
12.2007 - 08.2011

Graphic Designer

Self-employed
05.2005 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media

East Tennessee State University

Continued Education - Auto Body

Surry Community College

Certificate - Vet Assistant

Surry Community College
Matthew Kern