Rodrigo Cristino
Willis
Summary
Detail-oriented Automotive Refinish Technician with a strong record at Sewell, specializing in paint mixing and color matching. Recognized for collaboration and delivering exceptional results, leveraging critical thinking and effective communication to tackle complex challenges while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated expertise in surface preparation and finishing techniques, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction through adherence to safety protocols and quality benchmarks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Refinish Technician
Sewell
Houston
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Prepared base surfaces by removing debris, correcting imperfections and applying treatments.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Assisted other technicians by providing technical advice regarding difficult painting problems.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes before releasing vehicle back into service.
- Masked off areas not intended for painting with tape and paper; removed masking after painting was complete.
Body Shop Owner/ Digitial Designer
Cristino Creations LLC
Houston
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Reviewed job orders from technicians to verify accuracy prior to billing customers.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Explained repair procedures to customers before beginning work on their vehicles.
- Scheduled appointments for customers seeking body shop services.
- Oversaw ordering of parts and supplies needed to complete jobs in a timely manner.
- Created detailed invoices for customers outlining cost of labor, parts, taxes.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Edited existing artwork for use in new projects or campaigns.
- Reviewed final layouts, making improvements and suggestions as needed.
- Tested prototypes of digital products prior to launch.
- Drew and printed draft charts, illustrations and other artwork using specialized computer software and plotters.
- Produced projects for advertising and informational purposes.
- Prepared rough sketches of product concepts, discussed with clients and made necessary changes.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Kustom Werx
Conroe
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Prepared vehicles for painting by removing rust, dirt, grease, and wax; cleaned and sanded surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
- Masked off areas not intended for painting with tape and paper; removed masking after painting was complete.
- Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Sewell
Houston
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Refinished vehicles to match pre-accident condition.
- Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisor.
- Reviewed painted vehicles to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.
- Delivered work orders to my team and clear instructions to tackle the work load for the day.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Worked with the estimators to ensure proper refinishing times are being charged.
Painter's Helper
Caliber Collision
Houston
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Readied surfaces of the vehicles that needed to be refinished.
- Sanded, primed and blocked repaired panels to prepare for painting tasks.
- Taped, masked, and bagged areas of the vehicle not being refinished.
- Reviewed estimates to plan out the proper procedures to prepare the vehicle for paint.
- Sanded and buffed vehicles as needed to ensure proper clear coat match to OEM standards.
Painter's Helper
Service King
Houston
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Readied surfaces of the vehicles that needed to be refinished.
- Sanded, primed and blocked repaired panels to prepare for painting tasks.
- Taped, masked, and bagged areas of the vehicle not being refinished.
- Reviewed estimates to plan out the proper procedures to prepare the vehicle for paint.
- Sanded and buffed vehicles as needed to ensure proper clear coat match to OEM standards.
Education
Vocational School Diploma - Collision and Auto Body
Universal Technical Institute
Houston, TX09.2012
High School Diploma -
Nimitz High School
Houston, TX05.2011
Skills
- Paint Mixing
- Color Matching
- Equipment Operation
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Team Building
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Critical Thinking
- Planning & Organizing
- Team Management
- Problem Resolution
- PPE Use
- Customer service
- Waterborne paint systems
- Goal setting
- Effective communication
Certification
- I-CAR Platinum
- PPG Envirobase Gold Certification
Timeline
Automotive Refinish Technician
Sewell
08.2022 - 03.2025
Body Shop Owner/ Digitial Designer
Cristino Creations LLC
01.2022 - 07.2022
Automotive Refinish Technician
Kustom Werx
01.2022 - 05.2022
Automotive Refinish Technician
Sewell
08.2016 - 12.2021
Painter's Helper
Caliber Collision
08.2015 - 06.2016
Painter's Helper
Service King
06.2014 - 08.2015
Vocational School Diploma - Collision and Auto Body
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Nimitz High School
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