Taylor Carey
Tomball,TX
Summary
Dynamic Team Lead Painter at Maaco Auto Body with strong leadership and mentoring skills. Achieved high-quality results through meticulous surface preparation and effective team supervision. Recognized for optimizing workflow and maintaining safety standards, enhancing productivity and minimizing delays. Proven ability to develop vendor relationships, ensuring competitive pricing on essential supplies.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Painter
Maaco Auto Body
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Kept track of inventory levels and ordered necessary supplies well ahead of time preventing delays due to material shortages.
- Maintained safe working environments by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of equipment and workspaces.
- Mentored junior painters, providing guidance on proper technique and safety procedures.
- Ensured high-quality results through frequent spot checks on completed work, providing feedback to painters as needed for improvement areas.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, securing competitive pricing on paint supplies while maintaining product quality standards.
Forklift Operator
Bridgeport Distribution
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Forklift Operator
Culligan Water Conditioning Service
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring that goods were handled with care, minimizing returns due to damage.
Masker and Sander
Maaco Auto Body
07.2014 - 05.2018
- Optimized workflow by organizing tools and materials for easy access during shifts, minimizing downtime between tasks.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and keeping workspaces clean and organized.
- Managed inventory levels of masking supplies, notifying management when restocking was necessary to avoid delays in production schedules.
- Utilized problem-solving skills during challenging projects, implementing creative solutions without compromising end-product quality.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper masking techniques, helping them quickly acclimate to the team''s processes and standards.
- Increased paint adhesion quality by thoroughly cleaning surfaces prior to masking application, removing dust particles or debris that could compromise paint adherence.
Education
High School Diploma -
David H Hickman
Columbia, MO08-2008
Skills
- Adaptable to change
- Detail-oriented
- Training and mentoring
- Surface preparation
- Workplace organization
- Team supervision
- Strong leadership
- Power and hand tools
- Finish sanding
- Surface planning
- Project deadlines
Timeline
Team Lead Painter
Maaco Auto Body
02.2023 - 03.2025
Forklift Operator
Bridgeport Distribution
01.2020 - 02.2023
Forklift Operator
Culligan Water Conditioning Service
06.2018 - 01.2020
Masker and Sander
Maaco Auto Body
07.2014 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
David H Hickman
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