Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Akzo-Nobel
References
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Ryan Heyden

Modesto

Summary

Motivational and dedicated professional, experienced in the autobody industry, developing and implementing individual and group skills. Knowledgeable professional skilled at assisting employees with learning tasks, improving performance and maximizing productivity. Top-notch planner, organizer, and problem-solver.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Production Manager

Fix Auto
Sonora
10.2019 - Current
  • Managed daily production schedules to meet operational targets.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Facilitated communication between departments.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
  • Oversaw staff training programs to ensure adherence to company standards.
  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Mentored junior managers in leadership skills and best practices.

Autobody Painter & Prepper

Burnside Body Shop
Modesto
09.2011 - 10.2019
  • Prepared vehicle surfaces by sanding and masking for painting.
  • Applied primer and sealants to ensure proper adhesion.
  • Assisted in inspecting vehicles for surface imperfections before painting.
  • Followed safety protocols when handling chemicals and equipment.
  • Performed minor repairs to damaged areas such as filling holes or cracks with putty before applying primer or basecoat paints.
  • Color matching.
  • Inspected painted surfaces for imperfections and corrected issues as needed.
  • Trained junior painters on proper techniques and equipment usage for improved skills.
  • Polished finished products with buffers and polishing compounds; inspected painted surfaces for flaws or defects.
  • Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes.
  • Utilized air dryers or baking ovens to expedite drying time of freshly painted surfaces; monitored temperature levels during the baking process.
  • Recorded job information such as type of paint used, number of coats applied and length of drying time in logbook.
  • Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.

Education

Certification in Autobody And Paint -

WyoTech
01-2010

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team development
  • Employee training
  • Quality assurance
  • Safety compliance
  • Workflow optimization
  • Certified auto body painter
  • Customer service specialist

Affiliations

  • Youth Football Asst. Coach

Certification

  • I-CAR
  • Tesla
  • Ford
  • Subaru
  • Honda

Akzo-Nobel

  • Paint Certificate until 2026

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Production Manager

Fix Auto
10.2019 - Current

Autobody Painter & Prepper

Burnside Body Shop
09.2011 - 10.2019

Certification in Autobody And Paint -

WyoTech

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