Jorge Valencia
Garden Grove
Summary
Seasoned Painter with advanced color matching skill and exceptional attention to detail. Excelled in enhancing paint shop productivity through effective workflow oversight and teamwork. Demonstrated adaptability and a strong commitment to achieving top-quality finishes, exceeding client expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Fix Auto USA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, guaranteeing a flawless finish on each project.
- Minimized waste by accurately calculating required paint quantities for each job.
- Reduced rework rates by meticulously preparing surfaces for painting, including sanding and priming.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to prevent contamination during the painting process.
Painter
CarBodyLab
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Performed meticulous color matching using paint mixing systems, resulting in seamless paint finishes that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Checked color and texture of all final surfaces prior to buffing.
Painter
Crash Champions
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Enhanced paint shop productivity by streamlining work processes and implementing efficient time management techniques.
- Achieved consistent color matching on all vehicles
- Maintained exceptional work quality standards through rigorous surface preparation, masking, and sanding procedures prior to painting.
- Completed jobs efficiently by prioritizing tasks, effectively managing time, and collaborating with team members when needed.
Lead Prepper
Amatos
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Maximized paint adhesion by properly sanding and smoothing surfaces before application.
- Demonstrated attention to detail while inspecting surfaces for flaws or defects prior to painting processes.
- Minimized overspray issues by utilizing effective masking techniques for multiple surface types.
- Enhanced paint quality by thoroughly cleaning and preparing surfaces for painting.
- Assisted paint team with staying on track for scheduled deliveries by quickly completing work.
- Backed up refinish technicians by applying paint and touching up errors.
- Upheld quality standards during the entire paint preparation process, ensuring smooth transitions between stages for optimal results.
Paint Prepper
AJ Usa
07.2012 - 02.2018
- Contributed to team success by collaborating with painters and other preppers in the completion of projects.
- Removed grease, dirt and rust from surfaces of vehicles prior to painting.
- Expanded skill set through ongoing training on new techniques and equipment related to paint preparation tasks.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Diego High School
San Diego, CA2012
Skills
- Thorough Attention to Detail
- Effective Workflow Oversight
- Advanced Color Matching Skill
- Paint mixing proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Workflow coordination
Timeline
Painter
Fix Auto USA
09.2023 - 12.2024
Painter
CarBodyLab
10.2022 - 07.2023
Painter
Crash Champions
03.2020 - 06.2022
Lead Prepper
Amatos
07.2018 - 04.2021
Paint Prepper
AJ Usa
07.2012 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
San Diego High School
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