Mauricio Zavala
Automotive Body Technician
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Body Technician
Coffman GMC Dealership
Montgomery, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Repaired and replaced body panels, fenders, bumpers, grills, door handles, window regulators and other exterior components.
- Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding primed surfaces as well as removing old paint with chemical removers or abrasive materials.
- Performed welding on various metals to repair damaged parts.
Body Shop Technician
Chicago's Body Shop
Chicago, IL
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
Body Shop Assistant
Arturo Mechanics
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
- Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Assisted with windshield, window and light replacements.
Carpentry Laborer
BW Containers
Bolingbrook, IL
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Used hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments to complete daily tasks.
- Used saws, drills and sanders to cut and shape wood and plastic.
- Calculated dimensions, angles and required materials to support consistency and accuracy throughout projects.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Transported materials and pallets between areas.
Key Holder
Sprint
Chicago, IL
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Supervised bank deposits and security procedures to support store opening and closing.
- Coordinated floor moves, merchandising and display maintenance and monitored floor stock to keep popular items available to buyers.
- Trained and helped supervise staff to develop and maintain store revenue, team customer service skills and product knowledge.
- Accomplished sales goals by engaging customers, delivering top-notch service and promoting special items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High School
Chicago06.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Collision Repair
- Surface Sanding
- Attentive to Detail
- Excellent Work Ethic
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Automotive Body Technician
Coffman GMC Dealership
09.2023 - Current
Body Shop Technician
Chicago's Body Shop
09.2020 - 08.2023
Body Shop Assistant
Arturo Mechanics
12.2019 - 08.2020
Carpentry Laborer
BW Containers
01.2019 - 11.2019
Key Holder
Sprint
09.2017 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High School
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
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