Michael Flynn
Kirkland
Summary
Dynamic Autobody Technician with extensive experience in multiple types of shop settings, specializing in vehicle reassembly and body filler application. Proven track record of achieving OEM safety standards with often complemented level of personability, team-playing, and positive attitude as a primary fuel of operation. Proficient in nearly every area of the autobody repair process outside of management and estimation. I thrive in daily challenge, and problem-solving situations. After all these years, I find gratitude in the fact that I still love to learn! Automotive professional with a strong background in repair and restoration. Extensive experience in repairing and finishing vehicle exteriors to meet standards that exceed manufacturer quality. Dependable team collaborator who focuses on delivering quality results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in paint matching, dent repair, and welding.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Autobody Technician
Bel-Kirk Bodyshop
10.2023 - Current
- Performed vehicle body repairs using car-o-liner frame equipment and time tested techniques to ensure virtually invisible repairs whenever possible.
- Diagnosed and assessed damage to vehicles and choosing repair strategies based on damage detail to restore structural integrity to the best of own ability.
- consistently collaborated with coworkers and paint shop employee to streamline refinish and reassembly process in order to ensure quality in all aspects of repair
- wrote supplements with focus on thoroughness to minimize additional supplements during repair and reassembly
Autobody Technician
Evergreen Autobody
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed vehicle body and structural repairs on car-o-liner frame rack
- Diagnosed and supplemented damage to guarantee OEM approved level of safety in repair.
- Collaborated with 12 team members including 5 fellow repair technicians to ensure smooth repair processes with enthusiasm and collective positive mindset
- Maintained organization of supplemental processes, parts, and repair details with proactive communication to parts manager and paint shop.
Autobody Technician
Langs Auto
11.2020 - 11.2022
- performed start to finish repairs in the absence of painter, thus overseeing every aspect of repair including polish and nibbing after refinish.
- filled in part time for painter, temporarily working full time in the paint shop with Sherwin Williams waterborne system.
- Diagnosed and assessed damage to vehicles to ensure absolute best of ability in structural and non-structural safety and level of finish
- worked alongside crew of tight-knit team members in a small, personally owned bodyshop and mechanical repair setting with intense emphasis on quality.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and parts used with the absence of a dedicated parts manager. also known as a bodyman's nightmare.
Autobody Restorer
A-1 Muscle Cars & Classics
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Performed frame-off restorations and one-off custom vehicles to Concourse level standards
- Developed and enacted efficient workflow systems to enhance team member enthusiasm and customer involvement
- began full practice of paint and finishing during this time, after years of being made to learn everything else before they let me paint!
Collision Repair/restoration Tech
Austin's Autoworks
11.2015 - 08.2018
- Operated advanced restoration equipment to restore classic vehicles in combination with collision repair jobs.
- Diagnosed vehicle refinish necessities and developed comfortable repair plans to maximize efficiency within customer budget, often adjusting along the way.
- Trained junior technicians on restoration techniques learned from a highly renowned restorer
- refinished complete bodies and underpinnings to show level of quality
Autobody Restorer
American Graffiti
07.2009 - 11.2015
- Learned concourse level restoration procedures, working on weekends during attendance of Lincoln Technical Institute's autobody program.
- Became a bonafide panel straightener pertaining to metal refinishing and body filler application on many AACA show circuit winning and awarded cars.
- Learned blocking of high build primers and paint preparation with laser orient to detail.
- Performed sanding and buffing classic vehicles to glass-like paint finishes attending top level national and international car events.
Education
Autobody Repair
Lincoln Technical Institute
Windsor, CT10-2010
Skills
- Vehicle reassembly
- Body filler application
- Welding experience
- Quality-focus
- Welding proficiency
- Plastic repair
- Body panel repair
- Spray gun operation
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Autobody Technician
Bel-Kirk Bodyshop
10.2023 - Current
Autobody Technician
Evergreen Autobody
01.2023 - 10.2023
Autobody Technician
Langs Auto
11.2020 - 11.2022
Autobody Restorer
A-1 Muscle Cars & Classics
08.2018 - 11.2020
Collision Repair/restoration Tech
Austin's Autoworks
11.2015 - 08.2018
Autobody Restorer
American Graffiti
07.2009 - 11.2015
Autobody Repair
Lincoln Technical Institute