Patrick Looper
Roseville,CA
Summary
Great problem-solver with strong background as qualified professional with over 20 years as a technician in the collision repair industry. Knowledgeable in every stage of the collision repair and paint process. Long history of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures. I bring this knowledge along with 20 years of sales experience at the shop and distribution levels. The skills I have learned while in the sales and training side of the industry, allows me to reach technicians in a more professional manner.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Owner
Kolorwerks Pro Auto Finishes
Lincoln, CA
02.2018 - 06.2024
- Top-tier restorations of body and paint on European classic sports cars.
- Trained, recruited, and selected shop employees.
- Developed marketing strategies and oversaw the implementation of social networking and client relations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with CA Porsche 356 clubs and Alfa Romeo Owners Groups in order to be the preferred location for Body and Paint Restorations.
North American Sales/Training Manager
Festool GMBH
Wendlingen, Germany
02.2012 - 12.2018
- Developed training materials, including manuals, guides and handouts.
- Evaluated instructor performance during classes and provided feedback as needed.
- Developed instructional materials such as presentations, videos, simulations and online courses.
- Organized workshops on professional and technical development
- Participated in conferences, seminars, and other industry events.
- Produced reports and maintained training documents to support training activities.
- Obtained Paint Company, and Auto Manufacturer approvals for systems and processes
- Instrumental in the 3M AAD/Festool collaboration
Technical Sales Manager
Color Supply Inc.
Woodland, CA
09.2005 - 12.2011
- Created, tracked and reported on key performance indicators for the technical sales team.
- Conducted regular meetings with the technical sales team to review progress and discuss new strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with customers while maintaining a focus on profitability.
- Participated in trade shows, conferences, seminars and other events as needed in support of the organization's overall objectives.
- Provided ongoing training and development programs for technical sales staff.
- Reviewed customer feedback surveys regularly in order to determine areas for improvement.
- Identified prospect pain points and individual requirements to penetrate accounts, deliver value propositions and move contacts forward through development stages.
Sales Representative
Jerry's Paint Supply
Sacramento, CA
09.2004 - 09.2005
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, finance, logistics.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
Sales Representative
Total Sales and Marketing Inc.
Sacramento, CA
06.2002 - 09.2004
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and their needs.
- Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
- Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
Automotive Painter
Alta Sierra Body Shop (now Caliber Collision)
Roseville, CA
03.1990 - 03.2002
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Mixed paints according to factory color codes before applying them to the vehicle's surface.
- Trained apprentices and lead team production
Automotive Paint Technician
Bertolucci Body & Fender Shop
Sacramento, CA
09.1986 - 10.1989
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Troubleshot any problems related to automotive paint application processes.
- Maintained a clean work area in compliance with safety regulations.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and removing rust.
- Refinished painting work to correct errors and damage to vehicles.
Automotive Painter
Auto Body Palace
Rancho Cordova, CA
06.1983 - 08.1986
- Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.
- Applied primers, sealers and undercoats using spray guns or other application techniques.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Performed both collision repairs, and restoration of classic corvettes
Education
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
Sacramento, CA06-1981
Skills
- Business Operations
- Sales strategy development
- Marketing experience
- Waste Reduction
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Body and paint restoration
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Team building
Affiliations
- Spent 17 years as head coach and trainer in the travel soccer world for both Boys and girls while still playing in 3 adult leagues (Great Memories!)
- Proud Grandfather to nine wonderful kids ranging from 15 to 1 year of age
- Spending time with family, whether camping and fishing, following the grandkids to their respective sporting events, or just having everyone over for grilling and swimming.
Accomplishments
- My restorations have received first place honors from Monterey to Toronto in Classic Porsche shows across North America
- I was very proud to be trusted as the very first Festool US automotive hire, with the responsibility of introducing Festool Systems and processes to North America, and to build a sales and training team to sustain and grow future business.
Certification
- Win- Win negotiating 2002
- SATA Technical Expertise Certificate Kornwestheim, Germany 2003
- Jobber Negotiation Skills 2004
- LEAN Manufacturing with John Sweigart 2005
- Advanced Collision Analysis 2006
- Standox Master Tech Certificate Wuppertal Germany 2008
- Marketing to Insurers and Fleets with Richard Elder 2011
- more upon request
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shop Owner
Kolorwerks Pro Auto Finishes
02.2018 - 06.2024
North American Sales/Training Manager
Festool GMBH
02.2012 - 12.2018
Technical Sales Manager
Color Supply Inc.
09.2005 - 12.2011
Sales Representative
Jerry's Paint Supply
09.2004 - 09.2005
Sales Representative
Total Sales and Marketing Inc.
06.2002 - 09.2004
Automotive Painter
Alta Sierra Body Shop (now Caliber Collision)
03.1990 - 03.2002
Automotive Paint Technician
Bertolucci Body & Fender Shop
09.1986 - 10.1989
Automotive Painter
Auto Body Palace
06.1983 - 08.1986
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School