Nicholas Lovell
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Accomplished professional in auto body repair and welding, specializing in precision repairs and quality assessments. Proven track record of enhancing team performance through effective training and collaboration, with 19 years in the collision industry.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Structural Collision Technician
Leachman Collision
Bowling Green, KY
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of damaged vehicles to assess repair needs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure repairs are completed properly.
- Upheld high standards of work quality and precise vehicle damage assessments and repairs.
- Mentored junior technicians in the proper use of tools and equipment, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing among team members.
- Improved team productivity by offering ongoing training opportunities and sharing industry best practices with colleagues.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Specialized in the installation and repair of various automotive body components including rails, pillars, quarter panels, wheelhouses, aprons, core supports and other vehicle components to restore the vehicles back to pre accident condition.
S5 Lead Collision Technician
TESLA
Nashville, TN
07.2023 - 01.2026
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle damage using advanced collision repair techniques.
- Operated specialized tools and equipment for precision repairs on electric vehicles.
- Conducted quality inspections to verify repair accuracy and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained new technicians on collision repair processes and best practices for efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs performed, including parts used and labor hours logged.
- Assisted in inventory management of tools and materials necessary for collision repairs.
- Assisted in training new hires and supporting 14 technicians with diagnosing and repair procedures.
- Lead multiple teams
S4 Aluminum Structural Collision Technician
TESLA
Bellevue, WA
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Traveled to assist other locations (out of state) repairing vehicles and training
- Repair Aluminum panels and replace panels and components using welding, riveting and glue bonding.
- Diagnose electrical issues and repaired wiring.
- Trained new technicians.
- A part of a panel helping with procedures and learning content
Structural Collision Technician
Abra Auto Body
Bellevue, WA
07.2006 - 10.2018
- Repaired body panels and structural components to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition.
- Operated industry-standard tools including frame machines, welders and dent pullers.
- Maintained a high level of work quality through meticulous attention to detail in repairing damaged vehicles.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture through active participation in team meetings and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
Education
No Degree - Welding
Lake Wa Tech
Kirkland, WASkills
- Auto body repair
- Aluminum repair
- Plastic repair
- Frame straightening
- Welding techniques
- Electrical diagnostics
- Excellent work ethic
- Quality-focused
- Repair assessment
- Attentive to detail
- Fiberglass repair
- Strong leadership skills
- Reliability
- Metal fabrication
- Precision measuring
Certification
Platinum 1,2,3 Structural Technician
Platinum 1,2,3 Non-Structural Technician
over 70 I-CAR courses completed
Steel and Aluminum welding certified through TESLA
Steel and Aluminum certified through I-CAR (expired)
Timeline
Lead Structural Collision Technician
Leachman Collision
01.2026 - Current
S5 Lead Collision Technician
TESLA
07.2023 - 01.2026
S4 Aluminum Structural Collision Technician
TESLA
10.2018 - 07.2023
Structural Collision Technician
Abra Auto Body
07.2006 - 10.2018
No Degree - Welding
Lake Wa Tech