Nickey Greer
Seaton,Il
Summary
Accomplished and energetic painter with a solid history of achievement in manufacturing. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritizing abilities. Areas of expertise include painting repair and safety. Obsession with quality and an eye for detail keep me on top of my game.
Union Steward for Local 1414. Chairman Election Committee Local 1414 Works well independent and with a group. Trained in welding, plasma cutting, oxy-acetylene cutting, spot welding, sheet metal fabrication, sandblasting, plastic welding both thermoset and thermoplastic. Experienced in automotive Restoration , Custom Paint and airbrushing. Counter sales experience. Pricing ordering and distributing collision parts for dealership. Trained and experienced in Collision and Body repair. 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter Helper
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island , IL
03.2024 - Current
- Inspected finished products for quality control purposes.
- Comply with all safety rules and regulation's to prevent damage to equipment and injury to self and others
- Use a variety of methods/equipment to apply primer, topcoat and identification markers as specified by military standards.
- Mixing coating materials according to specific directions.
- Assisted in surface preparation activities such as sanding, scraping, masking off areas, filling holes with putty or plaster.
- Cleaned work surfaces, equipment, tools, and brushes.
- Ensured adequate ventilation while mixing paints and solvents.
- Mixed and prepared paint according to specific instructions.
- Sprayed interior and exterior surfaces with paint using spray guns or rollers.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Followed safety protocols when working with hazardous chemicals.
- Protected surfaces with masking tape and plastic sheeting to prevent damage.
Field Service Repair
AM General
Rock Island, IL
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Replaced defective or worn out parts using hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
- Load tools,boxes, cases into unit per process.
- Minor touch up and repair.
- Tested newly installed or repaired equipment for proper operation prior to releasing the unit back into service.
- Kept updated on current industry trends by attending seminars, workshops, and classes as required.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations when handling hazardous materials during repairs.
- Communicated effectively with team members concerning job progress updates and any issues encountered during servicing process.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
Parts Specialist
Strieter Lincoln Mercury
Davenport, IA
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Inspected and verified incoming parts for accuracy against invoices, delivery notes, and packing slips.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory transactions in the computer system.
- Organized and labeled parts to ensure easy identification and retrieval.
- Received customer orders and placed them into the system for processing.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on their needs.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in a timely manner.
- Monitored stock levels of all products in the storeroom to ensure adequate supply at all times.
- Created purchase orders for new parts when needed by vendors or suppliers.
- Managed vendor relationships by ensuring that orders were filled accurately and on time.
- Trained with Parts Manager to give repair estimates to customers.
Parts Manager
Crash Champions
Davenport, IA
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with vendors.
- Organized and monitored inventory levels of parts, tools, and supplies.
- Analyzed pricing trends to optimize cost savings.
- Coordinated delivery schedules for incoming orders.
- Maintained records of all orders placed, received, and shipped.
- Ensured accuracy in order processing and invoicing procedures.
- Conducted monthly audits of inventory control systems.
- Resolved customer inquiries related to part availability or quality issues.
- Trained new staff members on proper parts handling techniques.
- Inspected returned parts for damage before restocking shelves.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical inventories and records.
- Implemented improvements to streamline the ordering process.
- Managed employee schedules and daily assignments.
Painter's Helper
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island, IL
09.2016 - 10.2021
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by sweeping, mopping, and disposing of paint waste properly.
- Top coat, clear coat, primer and powder coats with siphon, gravity and electrostatic systems.
- Cleaned surfaces to be painted using abrasives, solvents, brushes, scrapers and other tools.
- Applied primers, sealants and finishes to product according to specifications.
- Used spray guns to apply paint evenly over large surfaces.
- Scraped old paint from surfaces in preparation for new coats of paint.
- Checked that all equipment is functioning correctly before starting any project.
- Communicated with crew leader to receive new job assignments.
- Employ a variety of methods/equipment to apply all primer and topcoat.
- Proficient in reading blueprints.
- Competent in executing written instruction.
- Mix and adjust coating materials as necessary.
- Ability to assemble, repair and service equipment components, portable trucks, trailers, cars, motorcycles and an assortment of wheeled vehicles.
- Operates all types of bench tools, air tools and standard machines used in part repair and modification.
- Ability to understand and adhere to time standards.
- Ability to perform tasks involving climbing, bending, lifting as needed.
- Apply camouflage paint to specific military orders.
- Assisting and training coworkers as processes change.
- Solid relationship with other departments solving issues as they arise.
Education
Carl Sandburg College
Associate - Science Collision Repair
Galesburg Illinois
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Public Speaking
- Maintenance & Repair
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Leadership
- Verbal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Time Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Painter Helper
Rock Island Arsenal
03.2024 - Current
Field Service Repair
AM General
07.2023 - 03.2024
Parts Manager
Crash Champions
08.2022 - 07.2023
Parts Specialist
Strieter Lincoln Mercury
04.2022 - 08.2023
Painter's Helper
Rock Island Arsenal
09.2016 - 10.2021
Carl Sandburg College
Associate - Science Collision Repair
Galesburg Illinois
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