AKINLOYE OLUYEMI OLAEWE
St. John’s,Canada
Summary
Accomplished Vehicle Polisher at Sytner Group – Jaguar Land Rover, skilled in industrial spray painting and defect detection. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and effective communication, ensuring flawless finishes and adherence to safety standards; proven ability to enhance surface quality and maintain high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vehicle Polisher
Sytner Group – Jaguar Land Rover
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Executed exterior surface finishing and polishing to meet manufacturer standards, enhancing overall vehicle appearance.
- Performed touch-ups and surface corrections on painted panels, ensuring high-quality aesthetics and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough quality inspections to guarantee defect-free finishes, contributing to superior product quality.
- Followed strict PPE and safety procedures.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas and tools.
- Used electronic job systems to track assigned work.
- Assisted clients in the UK region.
Bathtub Resurfacing Technician
Silent Sanitary LLC
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Prepared surfaces by stripping, sanding, cleaning, and removing corrosion.
- Mixed paints using charts and equipment to achieve precise color matching for high-quality finishes.
- Applied primers, sealers, and finish coatings using handheld spray guns.
- Adjusted spray gun nozzles and paint flow for proper coating thickness.
- Sanded between coats to improve adhesion and finish quality.
- Identified and corrected surface defects to ensure optimal surface quality and enhance overall finish.
- Maintained spray equipment and ventilation tools to ensure safe working conditions and consistent performance.
- Disposed of hazardous waste according to safety standards.
- Dubai, UAE
Automobile Spray Painter
Sabotech Automobile
04.2012 - 12.2016
- Applied primers, base coats, clear coats, acrylic enamel, and polyurethane finishes, ensuring high-quality finishes on vehicles.
- Operated spray guns and maintained painting equipment.
- Prepared surfaces through masking and taping for multi-tone paint applications, enhancing aesthetic appeal and finish accuracy.
- Prepared vehicle panels and components for painting and refinishing.
- Mixed and matched paints to achieve precise color consistency, contributing to customer satisfaction and vehicle quality.
- Followed safety procedures for chemical handling and storage.
- Worked in Lagos, Nigeria
Education
Certificate in Auto Spray Painting -
Balogun Automobile Engineering
NigeriaCompleted High School -
St. Luke Grammar School
Bariga, Lagos, NigeriaSkills
- Industrial and automotive spray painting
- Surface preparation and priming
- Finish coating and sealing
- Paint mixing and color matching
- Spray gun operation and nozzle adjustment
- Coating thickness control
- Defect detection and correction
- PPE and safety compliance
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Training And Safety
- Fire & Safety Awareness
- COSHH
- Manual Handling
- Noise in the Workplace
- Ramp Awareness
- Hand-Arm Vibration
- Wheel Tightening
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Vehicle Polisher
Sytner Group – Jaguar Land Rover
08.2022 - 12.2025
Bathtub Resurfacing Technician
Silent Sanitary LLC
03.2019 - 06.2022
Automobile Spray Painter
Sabotech Automobile
04.2012 - 12.2016
Certificate in Auto Spray Painting -
Balogun Automobile Engineering
Completed High School -
St. Luke Grammar School