Thaithai Dan McWilliams
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
Automotive collision repair professional with expertise in problem solving and meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in vehicle inspections and body repair, consistently achieving high-quality results while maintaining strict safety standards. Committed to leveraging skills to improve operational efficiency.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tour Guide
Globe Trekkers
West Yellowstone, Montana
04.2020 - 10.2024
- Engaged tourists with storytelling techniques to enhance their experience.
- Maintained safety protocols and ensured guest comfort during excursions.
- Displayed strong public speaking and communication skills to facilitate high quality guest tours.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while guiding guests through the tour areas.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival, answered questions regarding tours, travel plans or local area attractions.
- Ensured visitors had an enjoyable experience by providing interesting facts and stories related to tour sites.
- Monitored visitors' activities to verify compliance with establishment, tour regulations and safety practices.
- Developed well-versed tour guides by mentoring and training peers.
- Educated and shared natural, geological and cultural history through story-telling.
- Made successful hotspot recommendations to guests based on individual tastes and preferences.
- Inspected vehicles before each trip departure in order to ensure they were safe for use during the tour.
- Navigated through diverse weather conditions and environments to deliver tours without compromising quality or safety.
Care Giver (Mother)
Charity
Idaho Falls, Idaho
12.2016 - 04.2024
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted with Mothers requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided support and guidance.
- Exceeded her satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Automotive Collision Technician
Precise Auto body & Paint
Stone Mountain, Georgia
02.2010 - 11.2016
- Inspected vehicles for damage and assessed repair needs.
- Repaired bodywork using hand tools and power equipment.
- Replaced damaged panels and components according to specifications.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and priming effectively.
- Utilized measuring tools to ensure accurate alignment of parts.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
- Removed upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim from wrecked vehicles prior to repair work.
- Reassembled fuel system components after collision repairs were completed.
- Tested repaired systems for proper operation following completion of repairs.
- Repaired radiators frames exhaust systems brakes steering mechanisms suspension systems when needed due to collision damage.
- Ordered necessary parts supplies materials from external vendors as required by job orders.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Filled dents with body filler materials and smoothed surfaces with sandpaper or other abrasives to prepare for painting.
- Cleaned repaired parts with solvents before assembly or reinstallation into the vehicle.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed via written reports logs worksheets invoices, ensuring accurate documentation of services rendered for billing purposes.
- Assisted with windshield, window and light replacements.
Automotive Collision Technician
Classic Collision of Buckhead
Atlanta, Georgia
2010 - 2013
- Operated hot-air welding guns and immersive hot water baths to soften plastic panels for installation.
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Kept up-to-date with industry standards and new repair techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in the work area.
- Prepared and applied body fillers to repair minor damages.
- Managed inventory of body shop supplies and tools.
- Installed and aligned vehicle body parts and panels.
- Followed safety procedures and used protective gear.
- Calibrated and realigned advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
- Received new inventory orders and verified completeness and accuracy.
- Assisted with windshield, window and light replacements.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Diagnosed problems using computerized diagnostic equipment when needed.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed via written reports logs worksheets invoices, ensuring accurate documentation of services rendered for billing purposes.
Office Manager/Production Manager
Tim’s Auto Body & Paint
Decatur, Georgia
2007 - 2010
- Managed daily office operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
- Coordinated appointments and customer interactions for auto body repair services.
- Oversaw inventory management for paint supplies and automotive parts.
- Scheduled staff shifts to optimize coverage during peak service hours.
- Assisted in developing procedures to improve office efficiency and communication.
- Trained new employees on office protocols and customer service standards.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues regarding services provided.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
Automotive Collision Technician
Abra Autobody & Glass
Conyers, Georgia
2003 - 2007
- Inspected vehicles for damage and assessed repair needs.
- Participated in continuing education classes related to automotive technologies in order stay abreast of industry trends.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Assessed damage to vehicles using a variety of techniques and tools, including measuring devices, paint gauges, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Repaired or replaced interior components such as dashboards, door panels, headliners and carpets.
- Utilized air tools including drills grinders routers saws sanders buffers to perform tasks efficiently.
- Filled dents with body filler materials and smoothed surfaces with sandpaper or other abrasives to prepare for painting.
- Inspected completed repair jobs for accuracy before returning vehicles to customers.
- Read and interpreted service manuals diagrams schematics blueprints technical drawings wiring diagrams accurately in order to complete assigned tasks correctly.
- Cleaned repaired parts with solvents before assembly or reinstallation into the vehicle.
- Assisted with windshield, window and light replacements.
- Followed safety procedures and used protective gear.
- Installed and aligned vehicle body parts and panels.
- Kept up-to-date with industry standards and new repair techniques.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
Education
Automotive Repair & Refinishing - Automotive Technician
Traviss Technical College
Lakeland, FL12-2003
Skills
- Automotive collision repair
- Vehicle inspection
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Body repair
- Quality assurance
- Welding and fabrication
- Writing work tickets
- Operating pneumatic tools
- Operating air compressors
- Paintless dent repair
- Managing parts
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Effective communication
- Workflow optimization
Certification
I Car Platinum Individual
Timeline
Tour Guide
Globe Trekkers
04.2020 - 10.2024
Care Giver (Mother)
Charity
12.2016 - 04.2024
Automotive Collision Technician
Precise Auto body & Paint
02.2010 - 11.2016
Automotive Collision Technician
Classic Collision of Buckhead
2010 - 2013
Office Manager/Production Manager
Tim’s Auto Body & Paint
2007 - 2010
Automotive Collision Technician
Abra Autobody & Glass
2003 - 2007
Automotive Repair & Refinishing - Automotive Technician
Traviss Technical College