Harold Felizardo
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic Automotive Body Technician with proven expertise at Surgenor Ottawa Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac. Skilled in collision repair and expert metalworking, I consistently delivered high-quality repairs while mentoring junior technicians. My strong leadership and attention to detail ensured efficient workflows and enhanced customer satisfaction through timely vehicle delivery and meticulous damage assessments.
Positive, reliable, and hands-on individual with strong aptitude for automotive repair and restoration. Possesses foundational knowledge in vehicle structure and safety standards, coupled with skills in basic welding and panel replacement. Committed to ensuring high-quality outcomes and contributing to team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Body Technician
Surgenor Ottawa Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac
Ottawa, ON
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in disassembling and assembling vehicle body components to facilitate repairs.
- Learned proper use of hand tools and power equipment for automotive bodywork tasks.
- Supported senior technicians by preparing work areas and maintaining cleanliness.
- Gained knowledge of safety protocols and procedures in an automotive repair environment.
- Helped in identifying damaged parts and documenting necessary repairs for accuracy.
- Participated in training sessions to improve technical skills and industry knowledge.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during repair processes.
- Observed experienced technicians to learn best practices and techniques in body repair work.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and properly handling hazardous materials.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by performing various tasks such as painting, welding, fabricating custom parts, or electrical troubleshooting when necessary.
- Assisted in building strong relationships with insurance companies through prompt communication and accurate documentation of repairs completed.
- Established trust with customers and coworkers by maintaining a high level of professionalism, ethics, and integrity in all interactions.
- Supported junior technicians through mentoring, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance on complex repairs.
- Reduced repair timeframes by utilizing advanced tools and techniques for faster, more accurate repairs.
- Prevented future issues through thorough inspections and recommending preventative maintenance measures to customers.
- Completed high-quality repairs by carefully following manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices.
- Consistently met deadlines for vehicle delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction and minimizing disruptions to their daily lives.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
Automotive Body Technician
Autometics Car Care Inc.
Calamba Laguna, Philippines
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Maximized use of available workspace by efficiently organizing tools, equipment, and vehicles within the shop area.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Consistently met deadlines for vehicle delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction and minimizing disruptions to their daily lives.
- Completed high-quality repairs by carefully following manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices.
- Supported junior technicians through mentoring, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance on complex repairs.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by performing various tasks such as painting, welding, fabricating custom parts, or electrical troubleshooting when necessary.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and properly handling hazardous materials.
- Observed experienced technicians to learn best practices and techniques in body repair work.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during repair processes.
- Participated in training sessions to improve technical skills and industry knowledge.
- Helped in identifying damaged parts and documenting necessary repairs for accuracy.
- Gained knowledge of safety protocols and procedures in an automotive repair environment.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Automotive Engineering
Technological University of The Philiplines
Ermita, Manila03.2010
Skills
- Glass installation
- Expert metalworking
- Structural repairs
- Body panel replacement
- Collision repair
- Vehicle disassembly
- Auto body repair
- experience
- Quality-focused
Plastic repair techniques
Custom fabrication
Parts ordering
Structural repairs
Expert metalworking
Damage assessment
Collision repair
Vehicle disassembly
Body panel replacement
Auto body repair
Hand tool proficiency
Welding experience
Power tool proficiency
Quality-focused
Paint matching
Welding
Surface sanding
Schematics experience
Strong leadership skills
Spot welding
Body part replacement
Attention to detail
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Computer skills
Surface grinding
Self motivation
Analytical thinking
Quality control
Languages
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Automotive Body Technician
Surgenor Ottawa Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac
08.2024 - Current
Automotive Body Technician
Autometics Car Care Inc.
08.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Automotive Engineering
Technological University of The Philiplines