Dynamic Senior Vehicle Painter with extensive experience at Shawnee Mission Ford Dealership, excelling in surface preparation and paint mixing. Proven ability to achieve flawless color matching and efficient time management, ensuring high-quality finishes. Recognized for enhancing vehicle aesthetics and consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Vehicle Painter
Shawnee Mission Ford Dealership
Shawnee Mission
10.1993 - 02.2025
Assisted with prepping vehicles for priming and finishing processes when necessary.
Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
Masked off areas of vehicles prior to painting to protect non-painted surfaces.
Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and filling imperfections.
Inspected vehicle for defects before beginning work process.
Polished painted surfaces after drying period to ensure a smooth finish.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Vocational Technical School For Auto Body - Auto Body Repair And Paint
AVTS
Kansas City, KS
07-1993
Skills
Surface preparation
Paint mixing
Color matching
Priming techniques
Light Body work
Time management
Certification
PPG Certified
BASF training
Timeline
Senior Vehicle Painter
Shawnee Mission Ford Dealership
10.1993 - 02.2025
Vocational Technical School For Auto Body - Auto Body Repair And Paint
AVTS
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