Troy Bollin
Cowpens,SC
Summary
Dynamic Lead Auto Body Technician at Swift Transportation with a proven track record in collision repair and quality control. Expert in adhesive bonding techniques and team leadership, consistently exceeding performance metrics. Recognized for implementing process improvements that enhanced efficiency and ensured high-quality workmanship in vehicle repair.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Auto Body Technician
Swift Transportation
Greer, SC
2007 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of auto body repair, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards.
- Implement process improvements that streamline workflows and enhance efficiency in vehicle restoration projects.
- Diagnose complex vehicle damage, utilizing advanced tools to assess repair needs and develop solution strategies.
- Conduct quality inspections on completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
- Performed thorough quality inspections upon project completion, guaranteeing adherence to high standards of workmanship before vehicle delivery.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics for efficiency, productivity, and quality as a Lead Auto Body Technician.
- Streamlined workflow for the auto body team, implementing time-saving techniques and improving overall productivity.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Perform all safety checks on shop technicians
- Updating and maintaining smart sheets
Supervisor
Southwest Iron Works
Las Vegas, NV
2003 - 2007
- Supervised daily operations and install crews, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and reduced waste.
- Oversaw daily operations of crews, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Trained new employees on ornamental iron installs and safety procedures.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of ornamental iron installs to identify safety and quality.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Streamlined inventory and ordering of fabrication of ornamental iron
- Scheduling the install of ornamental iron for 30 job sites
Body Shop Technician
Ewing Bros. Auto Body
Las Vegas, NV
1990 - 2003
- Assisted in vehicle repair tasks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and standards.
- Operated hand and power tools for various automotive body repairs.
- Learned to assess damage and determine necessary repair techniques
- Diversified skill set through cross-training opportunities within the shop, increasing versatility as a technician.
- Jobs to include, but not limited to:
- Auto Wreck Repairs
- Cab Replacements
- Frame Replacement
- Hood and Body Panel Replacement
- Minor to Major Fiberglass Repair
- Refer and Dry Van Trailers
- Consistently exceeded performance goals, contributing to overall success of the body shop department.
- Maximized productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks based on customer needs and deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Francis Senior High School
Saint Francis, MNSkills
- Adhesive bonding techniques
- Plastic repair techniques
- Workplace safety practices
- Dent repair mastery
- Team leadership
- Quality control procedures
- Problem-solving capacity
- Frame straightening proficiency
- Vehicle disassembly and reassembly
- Collision repair expertise
- Excellent work ethic
- Auto body repair
- Quality-focused
- Vehicle inspection
- Repair assessment
- Collision estimates
- Damage assessment
- Body panel repair
- Attentive to detail
- Collision repair
Timeline
Lead Auto Body Technician
Swift Transportation
2007 - Current
Supervisor
Southwest Iron Works
2003 - 2007
Body Shop Technician
Ewing Bros. Auto Body
1990 - 2003
High School Diploma -
St. Francis Senior High School