Sergio Osorio Rodriguez
Ukiah
Summary
Accomplished Refinish Technician at G&C Auto Body with expertise in advanced spray techniques and strong leadership skills. Enhanced workflow efficiency and customer satisfaction, consistently exceeding production goals. Implemented improvements in paint mixing procedures, reducing waste by 20%. Adaptable and detail-oriented, committed to maintaining high-quality standards and fostering team collaboration.
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of surface preparation to ensure durability and quality finishes. Track record to deliver consistent, high-quality painting results.
Demonstrates ability in surface preparation, color matching, and high-quality finish techniques. Adept at leading teams to achieve outstanding results and maintaining high standards of workmanship. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and meeting project deadlines while ensuring consistent, professional outcomes. Reliable, skilled in both traditional and advanced painting methods, and known for strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Bilingual individual knowledgeable in spray finishing and spot painting techniques enforcing safety rules and policies to avoid work site mishaps and accidents.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Painter
G&C Auto Body
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared surfaces for refinishing by sanding, cleaning, and masking areas to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Applied automotive paint using spray equipment, ensuring consistent coverage and color matching across surfaces.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to confirm adherence to industry standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues during the refinishing process, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition through regular cleaning and preventative maintenance practices.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper techniques and safety protocols within the automotive refinishing process.
- Implemented improvements in paint mixing procedures to enhance accuracy of color matching and reduce waste.
- Documented work processes and outcomes systematically to support compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for the refinish department, improving overall team performance.
- Optimized workspace organization, enabling efficient access to tools and materials for maximum productivity.
- Mitigated safety hazards by adhering to strict industry guidelines and regulations during all refinishing tasks.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality automotive refinish services in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance on complex repairs or challenging color matches when consulted by fellow technicians.
- Ensured proper equipment maintenance schedules were followed, minimizing downtime due to malfunction or disrepair.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper techniques and procedures for automotive refinishing operations.
- Conducted thorough final inspections of finished vehicles, ensuring adherence to strict quality control measures.
- Streamlined repair processes for increased efficiency, reducing overall project completion times.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and consistent communication throughout projects.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and properly disposing of hazardous materials according to regulations.
- Utilized color matching skills to achieve seamless paint finishes, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals while maintaining the highest quality standards in workmanship.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing agreements that benefited both parties.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements and best practices.
- Implemented industry best practices for surface preparation, priming, painting, and clear coat application.
- Maintained detailed records of completed projects, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or warranty claims.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements through regular participation in training sessions and workshops.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Car Star Yokums Auto Body
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Collaborated closely with insurance adjusters on claims assessments, streamlining communications between all parties involved.
- 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.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
Material Handler
Adventist Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2020
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Managed inventory levels through accurate tracking and timely documentation of received goods.
- Collaborated with team to optimize material flow and minimize delays in production processes.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations during daily operations.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Farmer Brother's Auto Body
09.2000 - 09.2013
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for refinishing by sanding, cleaning, and masking areas to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Applied automotive paint using spray equipment, ensuring consistent coverage and color matching across surfaces.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to confirm adherence to industry standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues during the refinishing process, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition through regular cleaning and preventative maintenance practices.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper techniques and safety protocols within the automotive refinishing process.
- Implemented improvements in paint mixing procedures to enhance accuracy of color matching and reduce waste.
- Documented work processes and outcomes systematically to support compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for the refinish department, improving overall team performance.
- Optimized workspace organization, enabling efficient access to tools and materials for maximum productivity.
- Mitigated safety hazards by adhering to strict industry guidelines and regulations during all refinishing tasks.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality automotive refinish services in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance on complex repairs or challenging color matches when consulted by fellow technicians.
- Ensured proper equipment maintenance schedules were followed, minimizing downtime due to malfunction or disrepair.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper techniques and procedures for automotive refinishing operations.
- Conducted thorough final inspections of finished vehicles, ensuring adherence to strict quality control measures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and consistent communication throughout projects.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and properly disposing of hazardous materials according to regulations.
- Utilized color matching skills to achieve seamless paint finishes, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals while maintaining the highest quality standards in workmanship.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing agreements that benefited both parties.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements and best practices.
- Implemented industry best practices for surface preparation, priming, painting, and clear coat application.
- Maintained detailed records of completed projects, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or warranty claims.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements through regular participation in training sessions and workshops.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Accue-Tec Auto Body
08.1998 - 08.2000
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for refinishing by sanding, cleaning, and masking areas to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Applied automotive paint using spray equipment, ensuring consistent coverage and color matching across surfaces.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to confirm adherence to industry standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues during the refinishing process, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition through regular cleaning and preventative maintenance practices.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper techniques and safety protocols within the automotive refinishing process.
- Implemented improvements in paint mixing procedures to enhance accuracy of color matching and reduce waste.
- Documented work processes and outcomes systematically to support compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for the refinish department, improving overall team performance.
- Optimized workspace organization, enabling efficient access to tools and materials for maximum productivity.
- Mitigated safety hazards by adhering to strict industry guidelines and regulations during all refinishing tasks.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality automotive refinish services in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance on complex repairs or challenging color matches when consulted by fellow technicians.
- Ensured proper equipment maintenance schedules were followed, minimizing downtime due to malfunction or disrepair.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper techniques and procedures for automotive refinishing operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and consistent communication throughout projects.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and properly disposing of hazardous materials according to regulations.
- Utilized color matching skills to achieve seamless paint finishes, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals while maintaining the highest quality standards in workmanship.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing agreements that benefited both parties.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements and best practices.
- Implemented industry best practices for surface preparation, priming, painting, and clear coat application.
- Maintained detailed records of completed projects, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or warranty claims.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements through regular participation in training sessions and workshops.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
Automotive Refinish Technician
West Lake Auto Body, Inc.
09.1995 - 08.1998
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and applying primer.
- Operated spray guns to apply paint evenly on automotive exteriors.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
- Developed efficient processes for paint mixing and application to enhance productivity.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free working environment.
- Streamlined workflow with efficient use of painting equipment, such as spray guns and airbrushes.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with industry developments and enhance overall skillset.
- Contributed to workplace safety by adhering to established guidelines while handling hazardous materials like paints, solvents, and thinners.
- Mastered various techniques like blending, masking, pinstriping that led to enhanced visual appeal of finished projects.
- Reduced rework rates by meticulously preparing surfaces for painting, including sanding and priming.
- Achieved smooth transitions between repaired areas and existing paintwork using expert buffing and polishing techniques.
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
Education
GED -
Ukiah High School
Ukiah, CA06-1993
Skills
- Creative thinking capacity
- Adaptable to change
- Budgeting and cost estimation
- Training and mentoring
- Detail-oriented approach
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Advanced spray techniques
- Deadline-driven mentality
- Equipment maintenance
- Expert color matching
- Decision making aptitude
- Problem-solving capacity
- Efficient time management
- Strong leadership
- Safety protocol adherence
- Surface preparation mastery
- Paint mixing proficiency
- Exterior painting
- Interior painting
- Heavy lifting
- Site safety
- Project deadlines
- Inventory management
- Hazardous materials management
- Safety rules
- Environmental compliance
- Written and verbal instructions
- Paint application
- Spray finishing techniques
- Safety protocol
- Finish sanding
- Materials inventory
- Spot painting techniques
- Budgeting and cost control
- Teamwork
- Hand and power tools
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Spray gun painting
- Touch-up painting
- Power tool operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Clear communication
- Power and hand tools
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Commercial painting
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Hand and power tool operation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety awareness
- Physical strength and stamina
- Decision-making
- Workspace organization
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Primer application
- Manual and machine sanding
- Pressure washing
- Paint matching
- Team building
- Safety protocols
- Task prioritization
- Paint mixing
- Materials calculation
- Finishing techniques
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Defect repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Achieved EHP/CWC Waterborne Technologies by completing PPG Refinishing Training Course with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Valspar Certified Refinisher Training - 1 Day
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Timeline
Head Painter
G&C Auto Body
10.2023 - Current
Automotive Refinish Technician
Car Star Yokums Auto Body
11.2020 - 10.2023
Material Handler
Adventist Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2020
Automotive Refinish Technician
Farmer Brother's Auto Body
09.2000 - 09.2013
Automotive Refinish Technician
Accue-Tec Auto Body
08.1998 - 08.2000
Automotive Refinish Technician
West Lake Auto Body, Inc.
09.1995 - 08.1998
GED -
Ukiah High School