Brad Goencz
Paris
Summary
Certified Journeyman Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair Technician with 15+ years of industrial experience. Knowlegable in all aspects of the trade. Always looking to expand my skill level with the trade and continue to learn. After teaching 310B part time at the college on Thursdays, I’ve decided it’s my true passion helping people and leading a team. My goal is to expand my career experience and next steps would be a management/ supervision position.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
310B professor
Mohawk College
Stoney Creek
02.2024 - Current
- Provided instruction in a variety of courses, including lecture and laboratory classes.
- Collaborated with staff members to design curricula for new courses or programs.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student engagement.
- Assisted in the recruitment of new faculty members into the department.
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Advised students in personal matters, driving academics, attendance and behaviors.
- Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
Auto Body & Collision Technician
Miltown Collision
Milton
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted other technicians in performing more complex repairs when needed.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG welding equipment.
- Filled dents using hammers and dollies or plastic fillers.
- Repaired dents, straightened bent frames, and replaced damaged panels.
- Removed damaged parts from vehicles, such as bumpers, fenders, hoods, and grills.
- Replaced broken glass in vehicle windows and windshields.
- Installed new parts like doors, windows, windshields, headlights, and mirrors.
- Applied primer coatings to newly-repaired surfaces before painting.
- Masked off areas that weren't meant to be painted or refinished.
- Removed rust from metal surfaces using wire brushes or other tools.
- Tested electrical systems in vehicles after collision repairs were made.
- Performed visual inspections to identify damage on vehicles.
- Polished repaired surfaces with a buffing wheel for a smooth finish.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy prior to returning the vehicle to the customer.
- Performed welding to repair vehicle frames and bodies.
Auto Body & Collision Apprentice
Waterdown Collision
Waterdown
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Embraced ongoing education and learning opportunities to develop new skills.
- Collaborated with other apprentices and team members on joint tasks and projects.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to prevent workplace accidents.
- Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
- Participated in regular team meetings in order to share best practice techniques amongst colleagues.
- Repair & replace damaged body panels, windshields & mechanical
- Performed old & new metal shaping techniques
Auto Body & Collision Apprentice
MTB Transit Solutions
Milton
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Bus tear down, reassembly
- repair & replace damaged body panels, windshields/ windows
- prepping & painting
- time management & problem solving skills
- Bus restoration / modifications
- Engineering structural integrity
- Contributed to team meetings by sharing observations and suggestions.
- Assisted colleagues in accomplishing planned procedures or activities to increase productivity.
- Completed all assigned tasks within specified deadlines to ensure project continuity.
Auto Body & Collision Apprentice
Legendary Motorcar Company
Milton
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
- Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Embraced ongoing education and learning opportunities to develop new skills.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Assisted master craftsmen with daily tasks to learn trade skills.
Education
310B Autobody collision repair
Mohawk College
Stoney Creek, ON 12.2015 - 01/2021
E.C.Durry
Milton, ONSkills
- 310B Journeyman Number #15022098
- Knowledge of vehicle tear down
- Reassembly
- Frame off restoration
- Ability to repair and replace damaged body panels
- Ability to repair and replace windshields
- Ability to repair and replace mechanical components
- Assisted in estimating value using Mitchell software
- Skilled with prepping and painting
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Bus restoration
- Bus modifications
- Attention to detail in interior detailing
- Attention to detail in exterior detailing
- Organized car meet events
- Volunteered to help teach auto body
- Knowledgeable in engineering structural vehicles
- Knowledgeable in engineering performance vehicles
- Performed old metal shaping techniques
- Performed new metal shaping techniques
- Mentoring students
Hobbies
-Newborn baby/ Step kids
-Racecars/ off roading
-Building custom things
Timeline
310B professor
Mohawk College
02.2024 - Current
Auto Body & Collision Technician
Miltown Collision
01.2022 - 09.2024
Auto Body & Collision Apprentice
Waterdown Collision
01.2021 - 01.2022
Auto Body & Collision Apprentice
MTB Transit Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2021
310B Autobody collision repair
Mohawk College
12.2015 - 01/2021
Auto Body & Collision Apprentice
Legendary Motorcar Company
01.2013 - 01.2015
E.C.Durry