Vanna Chiv
Houston
Summary
Auto Body Technician offering in-depth knowledge of automotive makes and models acquired through many years of auto body repair work.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autobody Mechanic
Macco Auto Painting
League City
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Sprayed primer coats or base coats of paint onto vehicles using spray guns.
- Installed, replaced and repaired body parts using welding equipment and hand tools.
- Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to determine repair needs.
Auto Body Technician
Bayway Lincoln
Houston
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and applied primer, basecoat, and clear coat finishes.
- Repaired minor dents, dings, scratches, tears, and rips in vehicle upholstery.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
Auto Body Mechanic
Sterling McCall Lexus Clear Lake
Friendswood
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Removed damaged fenders, panels and grilles from vehicles in preparation for repairs.
- Reassembled car parts after they had been painted or otherwise refurbished.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
Auto Body Mechanic
Mike Calvert Toyota
Houston
05.2015 - 10.2021
- Cleaned, sanded and prepped cars prior to painting.
- Operated a variety of specialized tools including grinders, drills and riveters.
- Performed welding to repair vehicle frames and bodies.
Auto Body Mechanic
Global Collison
Houston
05.1990 - 05.2015
- Replaced worn out mechanical parts such as brakes, radiators, exhaust systems and transmissions.
- Repaired or replaced interior components such as door panels, dashboards, carpets and upholstery.
- Reviewed manufacturer manuals to understand vehicle specifications and parts.
Skills
- Vehicle painting
- Welding techniques
- Diagnostic testing
- Body repair
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Paint mixing
- Welding and soldering
- Vehicle disassembly and reassembly
- Collision repair
Certification
- T-TEN Certification
Timeline
Autobody Mechanic
Macco Auto Painting
12.2024 - 06.2025
Auto Body Technician
Bayway Lincoln
06.2023 - 12.2024
Auto Body Mechanic
Sterling McCall Lexus Clear Lake
10.2021 - 06.2023
Auto Body Mechanic
Mike Calvert Toyota
05.2015 - 10.2021
Auto Body Mechanic
Global Collison
05.1990 - 05.2015
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