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Hiram Rivera

Turlock

Summary

Experienced auto painter skilled in HVLP paint guns, color matching, and material ordering. Demonstrated expertise in repairing vehicle damage and ensuring quality control. Proven track record of efficiently prepping vehicles for paint and achieving precise color matching. Strong customer service orientation with a focus on delivering exceptional results. Recently got some experience in welding due to attending college, really wanting and looking forward to improving on those skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Worker

City of Modesto
05.2025 - Current
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Assisted in maintaining outdoor areas such as landscaping, and general upkeep efforts for an aesthetically pleasing environment year round.
  • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
  • Maintained a well-organized workspace and inventory system for tools and supplies, leading to increased productivity.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Collaborated with other team members to complete complex repair projects within deadline constraints.
  • Assisted in facility renovations, including painting, minor plumbing repairs, and carpentry work.
  • Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Repossession Agent

DayBreak Metro
03.2019 - 02.2024
  • Maintained client trust by providing timely updates on the status of their accounts and recoveries.
  • Improved client satisfaction by promptly locating and recovering collateral assets.
  • Increased efficiency by collaborating with law enforcement agencies when necessary for peaceful asset recovery.
  • Built positive relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business for the company.
  • Maximized chances of successful vehicle recoveries through diligent skip tracing efforts to locate hard-to-find debtors or collateral assets efficiently.
  • Minimized conflict situations by employing de-escalation techniques during confrontations with debtors.

Auto Painter

Carmax
05.2016 - 02.2019
  • Implemented innovative solutions for complex repair jobs requiring specialized tools or customized approaches.
  • Reduced rework rates by meticulously preparing surfaces for painting, including sanding and priming.
  • Minimized waste by accurately calculating required paint quantities for each job.
  • Enhanced vehicle appearance by skillfully applying paint and ensuring proper color matching.

Auto Painter

Quality Auto Body
06.2012 - 09.2016

Education

COLLEGE IN WELDING - undefined

Merced Community College District
Merced, CA
03.2025

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN GENERAL - undefined

Del Mar High School
San Jose, CA
05.1996

Skills

  • Stick welding
  • Print reading
  • MIG welding
  • HVLP paint guns
  • Auto Body
  • Color matching
  • TIG welding
  • Customer service
  • Body Shop
  • Paint

Certification

Driver's License

Timeline

Maintenance Worker

City of Modesto
05.2025 - Current

Repossession Agent

DayBreak Metro
03.2019 - 02.2024

Auto Painter

Carmax
05.2016 - 02.2019

Auto Painter

Quality Auto Body
06.2012 - 09.2016

COLLEGE IN WELDING - undefined

Merced Community College District

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN GENERAL - undefined

Del Mar High School
Hiram Rivera