Jesus Alanis Maldonado
Pomona
Summary
I-CAR Platinum Certified Automotive Painter with twelve years experience. Expertise in color matching and paint mixing, Proven leadership in mentoring junior painters and optimizing material usage, enhancing shop profitability. Exceptional time management and attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality finishes that exceed customer expectations. Able to work independently or as a team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Painter
ProColor Collision Montclair
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Achieved consistent color matching by utilizing digital paint mixing systems, resulting in uniform finishes on all vehicles.
- Enhanced vehicle appearance by applying high-quality paint jobs, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Mixed and thinned paints and other coatings to specified colors and consistency using viscometers and mixing equipment.
- Maintained a safe and clean workspace by adhering to safety protocols and properly disposing of hazardous materials, reducing workplace accidents.
- Completed complex paint jobs within tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills and attention to detail.
- Mentored junior painters in proper techniques and best practices, fostering professional growth within the team members.
Automotive Painter
2020 Auto Body Tech - Rowland Heights
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for ongoing projects, avoiding potential delays or setbacks.
- Reduced material costs by optimizing paint usage and minimizing waste, contributing to the profitability of the shop.
- Hammered out minor body dents and dimples using bumping hammer.
- Delivered outstanding results by mastering various painting techniques such as airbrushing, pinstriping, and custom graphics application.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality control for each individual task assigned.
- Used surface preparation and painting techniques to paint surfaces of cars, trucks and fleet vans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities for continual improvement of skills related to industry advances in technology or materials used in automotive painting processes.
- Upheld quality standards by conducting thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers or dealerships.
- Contributed to shop marketing efforts through showcasing previous work samples via social media platforms or at industry events, driving new business inquiries.
- Increased workflow efficiency by proactively addressing minor repairs before painting, minimizing rework after the final coat was applied.
- Provided excellent customer service by consulting with clients on desired outcomes and ensuring their expectations were met or exceeded upon project completion.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, maintaining a cohesive work environment and improving overall efficiency.
Automotive Painter
Valley Collision
05.2017 - 11.2022
- Removed rust and other debris from surfaces to paint and fill cavities and dents using sandpaper, wire brush and body fillers and applicators.
- Assisted with inventory management for paint supplies and equipment, contributing to cost-effective operations within the shop.
- Assisted with damage assessment and repair estimates for insurance purposes, ensuring accurate quotes for customers in need of automotive painting services.
- Adapted quickly to new projects or changing client requests, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to excellent customer service.
- Sprayed specified amounts of finish, primer and protective and decorative coatings onto vehicle surfaces.
- Conducted regular maintenance on painting equipment for optimal performance, prolonging its lifespan and maximizing return on investment.
- Maintained optimal stock levels of inventory to guarantee timely availability of products.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
- Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in body.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, maintaining a cohesive work environment and improving overall efficiency.
Painter Helper/Second Painter
Pacific Elite Collision Centers
05.2013 - 06.2017
- Enhanced the efficiency of painting projects by preparing surfaces and materials ahead of time.
- Assisted in completing jobs on schedule by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Exhibited strong teamwork skills while working closely with fellow painter helpers and lead painters throughout each project phase.
- Increased work productivity by quickly adapting to new tools, techniques, and best practices in the painting industry.
Education
Garey High School
PomonaSkills
- Expert paint mixing
- Leadership qualities
- Paint blending proficiency
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Material handling
- Color matching
- Inventory management
- Hazardous material handling
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Automotive Painter
ProColor Collision Montclair
03.2024 - 04.2025
Automotive Painter
2020 Auto Body Tech - Rowland Heights
11.2022 - 04.2023
Automotive Painter
Valley Collision
05.2017 - 11.2022
Painter Helper/Second Painter
Pacific Elite Collision Centers
05.2013 - 06.2017
Garey High School
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