Steven King
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Successful refinishing technician with 20+ years experience. Created SOP's to ensure maximum productivity and reduce overall expenses. Dedicated to quality and growing the industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Refinishing Technician
Bill Knight Collision
Tulsa, OK
07.2017 - Current
- Performed sanding, masking, painting and buffing tasks.
- Manage small team to increase productivity and cultivate new technicians.
- Created and implemented buffing SOP increasing productivity and reducing expenses.
- Continued I-CAR platinum training.
Refinishing Technician
Don Thornton Collision
Tulsa , OK
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Worked in a team to perform sanding, masking, painting and buffing tasks.
- Established relationship with Jaguar-Land Rover and Audi group.
- Continued I-CAR Platinum training
Refinishing Technician
Metro Collision
Oklahoma, OK
03.2011 - 08.2015
- Performed sanding, masking, painting and buffing tasks.
- Learned modern parts and estimating techniques.
- Completed I-CAR Gold and Platinum training.
Refinishing Technician
Fayetteville Collision Center
Fayetteville , AR
07.2006 - 03.2011
- Performed sanding, masking, painting and buffing tasks.
- Created and implemented refinishing SOP increasing productivity and reducing cost.
- Assessed, optimized inventory and supplies to help growing demands.
- Managed small team to increase productivity and cultivate new technicians .
- Started I-CAR training.
Prep Technician
Paintmasters
Tulsa, OK
07.2003 - 07.2005
- Performed sanding and masking tasks
- Maintained shop equipment and machinery
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Collision Technologies
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OK07-2006
Skills
- Project Management
- Automotive Refinishing
- Surface Preparation
- Paint mixing
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Worksite preparation
- Safety Management
- Self Motivation
- Inventory Management
- Relationship Building
- Estimating abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
- Enjoy Go-Kart Racing. Member to the Tulsa Kart Club
- Love Hiking, cycling and going to the beach. Anything outdoors.
Certification
- I-CAR Platinum
Timeline
Refinishing Technician
Bill Knight Collision
07.2017 - Current
Refinishing Technician
Don Thornton Collision
08.2015 - 07.2017
Refinishing Technician
Metro Collision
03.2011 - 08.2015
Refinishing Technician
Fayetteville Collision Center
07.2006 - 03.2011
Prep Technician
Paintmasters
07.2003 - 07.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Collision Technologies
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
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