MICHAEL T. HESTER, JR.
**** *********** **. *** *** Spring, TX 77373 662-***-****
OBJECTIVE: Entry-level Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician
SUMMARY: I am a highly motivated individual with a proven ability to learn quickly, create, implement, and maintain procedures both old and new in any environment. I further possess the ability to meet heavy work assignments and deadlines under strict time constraints. In addition to my strong commitment and desire to succeed in every assigned task, I am able to work independently or as a team, with a unique ability to communicate effectively on all levels.
EDUCATION
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) – Houston, TX Diploma: Collision Repair Technology Graduation Date: March 9, 2007 GPA: 3.94
Emphasis
1 Exterior Panel Alignment
2 Structural Alignment
3 Estimating & Customer Service
4 Exterior Panel Repair – Plastic
5 Structural Replacement
6 Power Systems & Controls
7 Exterior Panel Repair – Metal
8 Introduction to Refinishing
9 Drive Train Removal & Installation
10 Exterior Panel Replacement
11 Vehicle Preparation for Painting
12 Vehicle Handling
13 Welding & Cutting
14 Finish Applications
15 Custom Paint Fundamentals
16 Structural Damage Analysis
17 Vehicle Detailing
18 Custom Body Fundamentals
North Pontotoc High School – Ecru, MS Diploma: General Studies Graduated: May 2000
TRANSITIONAL SKILLS
1 Ethics
2 Typing 35 WPM
3 Windows, Email & Internet
4 Troop supervision & Accountability
5 Navigation Operations
6 Maintenance
7 Sexual Harassment Training
8 Equal Opportunity
9 CPR First Aid
10 Fire Fighting
11 Physical Security
12 Organizational Leadership
13 Vehicle Safety & Maintenance
AWARDS, CAMPAIGNS & CLEARANCES
UTI Director’s Honors List
UTI Excellent Attendance
MILITARY
US Navy E4 July 2000-July 2004 Honorable Discharge
Status Inactive
CERTIFICATIONS
I-CAR Welding Certification-Aluminum
I-CAR Welding Certification-Steel
DuPont Credentials
INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
I-CAR 24 Gold Class Points: I have qualified for I-CAR Gold Class Points upon graduating from the Collision Repair and Refinish Technology program at Universal Technical Institute. I have selected and received a certificate from I-CAR for total Gold Class Points as part of my tuition package
MICHAEL T. HESTER, JR.
2929 Hirschfield Rd. Apt 103 Spring, TX 77373 662-***-****
EMPLOYMENT:
3/14-4/15 Anderson Ford Mercury Cleveland TX
1 Body Tech/helper
10/13-3/14 Samson Iron Works Houston TX
1 Measure and cut metal
2 Cleaned metal after it was welded to get slag off for painting
3 Went on job sites to install finished product
7/13-10/13 Easttex Collision Houston TX
1 Porter/detailer
4/10-12/12 Caliber Collision Center Spring. TX
1 Porter/detailer
2 Parts department
11/07-2/10 Dosset Big Four Apprentice Tupelo, MS
1Dissasemble vehicles for insurance purposes
2Removed interior pieces, airbags, lock cylinders and dash pieces
3Welding
4Prep for paint
5Detailed vehicles
6Removed and replaced brakes, suspension, diagnostics, a/c, and some electrical trouble shooting
6/05-8/05 Three Rivers Landfill Crew Member Pontotoc, MS
6Haul dirt & empty containers
7Assist on garbage trucks
8Keep garbage piles & road wet to eliminate odors
7/00-7/04 US Navy AD Aircraft Mechanic Virginia Beach, VA
9Repair/replace fuel systems
10Repair/replace engines
11Sanded aircraft prior to painting
12Painted aircraft
REFERENCES
Earl Ford Associate 832-***-****
John Laster Associate 662-***-****
Kelly Warren Associate 832-***-****
Brian Lowery Associate 757-***-****