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COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALIST
Professional Summary

Hardworking Collision repair specialist demonstrating commitment to safety and efficiency. Proven history of continuously maintaining work areas to facilitate safe work environment. Adaptive personality who can over come any obstacle in the work place. Body work is one of the most detailed and precise careers in the automotive industry and that experience has aided in showing extreme pride in my workmanship. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Interest in branching out to further my skill set and grow in order to better myself and my family .

Skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Attentive
  • Detail-oriented
  • Automotive repairs
  • Replacing parts
  • Rebuilding Engines
  • Managing Parts
  • Installing Equipment
  • Calibration Understanding
  • Brake Systems Understanding
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Overseeing garage operations
  • Inventory organizing
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Changing tires
  • Hand and power tools
  • Customer Relations
  • Self-driven
  • Punctual
  • Efficient
  • Group oriented
  • Inspecting vehicles
  • Supervision
  • Leadership
  • Adaptable
  • Operational improvement
  • Willing to travel
  • Body refinishing
  • Welding
  • Project organization
  • MS Office
  • Specialty parts replacement
  • Licensed Forklift operator
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprints and schematics
  • Heavy lifting
Work History
10/2014 - CurrentCollision Repair Specialist | Company Name - City, State
  • Fabrication and welding of various types and thicknesses of metal (sheet metal, tubing, metal plate etc.)
  • Welding using multiple different forms such as MIG, Metal arc, Spot welding, and aluminum mig
  • Trained employees to use and maintain equipment safely and according to manufacturers recommended schedules
  • Fulfilled work orders from the collision estimators efficiently
  • Completed repairs according to manufacture guidelines
  • Assistant shop foreman responsibilities
  • Tear down and reassembly of customer vehicles
  • Expertly utilized wide range of tools for damage repair
  • Operation of frame repair rack using chains, air jacks, bidders, etc
  • Frame repairs completed utilizing the genesis computer program
  • Welded and finished body pieces on repairs with great skill and accuracy
  • Leadership for fellow employees
  • Trained employees in the use of new equipment
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Fork lift certified
  • Inspected auto body damage and wrote up repair orders.
  • Checked quality of all work to maintain customer satisfaction.
03/2013 - 10/2014Lead Used Car Technician | Company Name - City, State
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other vehicle systems
  • Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
  • Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM standards
  • Worked on used trade-in vehicles to repair engines, transmissions and electrical systems
  • Broke down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for individuals with little or no understanding of system operations
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections
  • Completed work orders on used cars
  • Ordered the necessary parts to make repairs
  • Inspected vehicles and utilized market and industry expertise to execute strategic automotive purchases for dealership
  • Changed, rotated and balanced tires
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems
  • Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage
  • Maintained compliance with dealer and manufacturer standards for warranty repair and maintenance actions
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledgebase
  • Procured, organized and managed parts inventories
  • Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on vehicles
02/2012 - 03/2013Lead Forklift Operator | Company Name - City, State
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
  • Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials
  • Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement
  • Loaded transfer truck with front end loader
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures
  • Completed daily forklift safety checklists
  • Operated all fork lift equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using excellent judgement and observation
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger
  • Unloaded incoming shipments from trucks efficiently and safely
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and fork lifts
  • Loaded, transported and stacked materials
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting equipment
Education
05/2020Eastern Kentucky University, City, StateGED:
References
  • Matt Christopher: (859)644-2031

Greens Collision: Co-worker

  • Greg Chrisman: (859)582-6210

Green Collision: Shop Foreman

  • Woody Bowling: (606)877-0474

Greens Collision: Co-worker

  • Shannon Cooper: (859)536-1095

Paul Miller Ford: Co-worker

  • Ethan Hoisington: (859)582-3606

Character witness: Brother (Employed by Amentum)

  • Brandon Rogers: (859)868-9591

Character witness: Friend (Employed by TMMK)

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Eastern Kentucky University

Job Titles Held:

  • Collision Repair Specialist
  • Lead Used Car Technician
  • Lead Forklift Operator

Degrees

  • GED :

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