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Work History
Education
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Thomas Stephens

Imperial,MO

Summary

Auto body professional skilled in precision painting and vehicle restoration. Known for keen eye for detail and commitment to achieving flawless finishes. Highly collaborative team player who adapts to changing demands and consistently meets project deadlines. Proficient in color matching, surface preparation, and spray gun operation.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Auto Body Painter

Dents Express
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality by conducting thorough inspections before project completion to ensure flawless finishes every time.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
  • Delivered professional service with timely completion of touch-up requests and warranty repairs.
  • Safeguarded the environment by strictly adhering to company policies for proper disposal of hazardous materials and waste.

Auto Body Painter

Sapaugh GM Country
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced vehicle appearance by expertly applying paint and performing color matching tasks.
  • Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
  • Ensured workplace safety by following strict guidelines for proper ventilation, equipment maintenance, and hazardous waste disposal.

Auto Body Painter

Frank Leta Collision Center
06.2020 - 05.2023
  • Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Decreased repair time by streamlining processes and effectively managing workflow in the shop.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
  • Performed meticulous color matching using paint mixing systems, resulting in seamless paint finishes that met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Upon suffering a catastrophic fire at the dealership auto body location, I successfully led our team to continue our work seamlessly at my personal 3200 square foot antique/ classic fabrication workshop for a year while the dealership rebuilt their facility.

Auto Body Painter and Technician

Dent Devil
05.2017 - 06.2020
  • Completed complex repairs with precision, demonstrating expertise in various auto body materials and techniques.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
  • Performed meticulous color matching using paint mixing systems, resulting in seamless paint finishes that met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Fantastic opportunity -owner retired and relocated out of state.

Auto Body Technician and Painter

Losito Brothers Auto Body
02.1989 - 05.2017
  • Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
  • Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
  • Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
  • Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
  • Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
  • Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
  • Consulted with customers and prepared estimates
  • Contributed to shop revenue growth by regularly completing challenging custom paint orders that attracted new clientele.

Education

Auto Body Technology - Auto Body Technology

South County Technical High School
St Louis, MO
05-1989

High School Diploma -

Afton High School
Afton, MO
05-1989

Skills

  • Parts reassembling
  • Color sanding
  • Clear coat application
  • Detail-oriented finishing
  • Paint application expertise
  • Automated paint mixing
  • On-time delivery
  • Custom paint jobs
  • Painting procedures
  • Epoxy primers
  • Solvent-based paints
  • Damage assessment
  • Project estimation
  • Collision repair

Certification

PPG Envirobase High Performance waterborne paint system certification

Timeline

Auto Body Painter

Dents Express
10.2023 - 12.2024

Auto Body Painter

Sapaugh GM Country
05.2022 - 09.2023

Auto Body Painter

Frank Leta Collision Center
06.2020 - 05.2023

Auto Body Painter and Technician

Dent Devil
05.2017 - 06.2020

Auto Body Technician and Painter

Losito Brothers Auto Body
02.1989 - 05.2017

Auto Body Technology - Auto Body Technology

South County Technical High School

High School Diploma -

Afton High School
Thomas Stephens