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Paul Hansen

Paul Hansen

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Automotive Collision Technician with B-tech experience, specializing in body panel repair and synergy MIG welding. Focusing on quality control and problem-solving, complemented by certifications in MIG welding and PPG painting systems. Committed to delivering high-quality, customer first results in a timely manner.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Collision Technician

Sunset Auto Group
Bradenton, Florida
11.2024 - 04.2025

Started handling heavier vehicle collision repairs.

Acquired skills in concepts related to rear body panels & structural components such as wheel wells and quarter panels. Obtained basic proficiency in Car-O-Liner EVO3 systems.

Automotive Collision Technician

Mazda of Palm Beach
Lake Park, Florida
04.2024 - 10.2024

Worked as a combo technician and obtained experience with harder colors and painting concepts.

Deepened knowledge of metalworking and waterborne systems.

Automotive Collision Technician

Schumacher Group
Lake Park, Florida
03.2022 - 02.2024

Began work experience serving as a Helper under Lead A technician.

Earned Pro level 1 status and secured I-CAR in-person certifications in MIG welding.

Worked on VW, GM, Hyundai and others.

Automotive Painter

Crash Champions
West Palm Beach, Florida
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Sanded, cleaned, and masked areas to prepare surfaces for painting.
  • Completed PPG live lectures in Orlando, Florida twice, achieving Blue Certification.
  • Sprayed PPG Envirobase and learned solvent shortly after.

Education

Jupiter High School
Jupiter, FL

Skills

  • Adhesive bonding techniques
  • Workplace safety adherence
  • Plastic repair techniques
  • Quality control measures
  • Computerized measuring systems
  • Corrosion protection application
  • Vehicle disassembly and reassembly
  • Auto body repair
  • Welding experience
  • Quality-focused
  • Concise time-management
  • Body panel repair
  • Spot welding
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Automotive Collision Technician

Sunset Auto Group
11.2024 - 04.2025

Automotive Collision Technician

Mazda of Palm Beach
04.2024 - 10.2024

Automotive Collision Technician

Schumacher Group
03.2022 - 02.2024

Automotive Painter

Crash Champions
10.2020 - 08.2021

Jupiter High School