Rick D. Richards
Wills Point,USA
Summary
Highly skilled Auto Body Repair Technician with comprehensive knowledge of vehicle repair techniques. Possess strong diagnostic abilities coupled with precision in executing repairs on various makes and models. Demonstrated aptitude for maintaining high customer satisfaction rates while delivering quality services. Significant contributor to team objectives and business goals in past roles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Self-Employed
Wills Point , Texas
01.2024 - Current
- Care for livestock; feeding and watering, maintained 35 pedigree Corgis, maintained barns, herding and moving livestock between pastures checking for injuries and preventing overgrazing, land management activities; fencing, grounds maintenance and repair of ranch buildings and structures.
- Assist in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
- Operated tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
- Monitored pastures for health of vegetation and water sources.
- General labor; assist with other tasks as needed, such as hauling supplies, loading and unloading equipment, and performing odd jobs.
- Repaired broken fencing or other structures on the property.
- Developed strategies to reduce predation by predators such as coyotes or bears.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to animal care.
Owner
Self-Employed
Dallas , TX
01.2020 - Current
- Specialize in buying junk cars, assessing their value, and managing the resale or recycling process.
- Develop strong relationships with clients and negotiate purchases effectively.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
Paint and Auto Body Specialist
Self-Employed
Terrell, Texas
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
Paint and Body Technician
Busy Body
Dallas, TX
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with a team to perform paint and body repairs on various vehicles.
- Ensured adherence to quality standards and timelines while maintaining a safe work environment.
- Provided estimates for body repair costs based on inspection results.
- Filled dents with putty prior to sanding the surface for painting prep work.
- Adhered strictly to safety procedures while performing all duties.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG welding equipment.
- Utilized air tools such as drills, grinders and wrenches when necessary
- Applied primers and repainted surfaces of vehicles according to factory specifications.
- Completed required paperwork accurately and efficiently.
- Test drove vehicles to verify that repairs were completed satisfactorily.
- Kept abreast of new technology related to automotive body repair techniques.
- Replaced or repaired worn body components such as hinges, grilles, door handles and bumpers.
- Operated hoists to lift heavy objects during vehicle repairs.
- Removed upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
- Performed structural and sheet metal repairs to damaged vehicles, ensuring all work met manufacturer standards.
Education
GED -
01.1988
Skills
- Auto body repair and painting
- Hydraulic Systems Equipment
- Vehicle assessment and procurement
- Customer service and communication
- Business management and financial oversight
- Restore Vintage Vehicles
- Survivor Skills
- First Aide
- Safety OSHA
- Livestock care
- Fencing repair
- Customer service
- Animal health monitoring
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Performing preventive maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Physical strength
- Grounds maintenance
- Animal maintenance
- Pasture performance evaluation
- Team player
- Leadership qualities
- Trail maintenance
- Physical dexterity
- Farm and ranch operations
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Self-Employed
01.2024 - Current
Owner
Self-Employed
01.2020 - Current
Paint and Auto Body Specialist
Self-Employed
01.2012 - 01.2020
Paint and Body Technician
Busy Body
01.2009 - 01.2012