Multi-talented Hard Worker
Resume:
Zage Jones
Greensboro, NC *****
***********@*****.***
• Fast and efficient Auto Body Repair Technician with meticulous detail-orientation in vehicle repairs of varying severity.
• Versatile with ample experience fixing trucks, sedans, coupes and sport utility vehicles. Customer- oriented employee exceptional at simultaneously balancing demanding workload and maintaining professionalism.
• Responsible professional skilled in body disassembly, dent removal and welding. Good communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Dependable and actively pursuing an opportunity to bring value to your company's team.
• Skilled in auto body repair and estimation demonstrated over 2 years of industry experience.
• Dynamic professional offering extensive auto body knowledge gained through 2 years of industry experience.
• Well-versed in repair and assembly for range of makes and models.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices and insurance protocols.
• Diligent Auto Body Technician driven to deliver exceptional quality work within stringent deadlines.
• Strong track record of dependability and a superior work ethic in industry roles.
• To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
• Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Auto Body Technician
Carolinas Collision Center-Greensboro, NC
December 2023 to May 2024
• Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
• Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair. Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
• Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
• Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
• Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
• Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
• Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
• Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
• Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
• Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
• Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
• Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
• Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
• Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment. Performed structural and non- structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
• Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
• Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
• Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using the frame machine.
• Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
• Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
• Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting. Auto Body Technician
Gerber Collision & Glass-Greensboro, NC
July 2023 to October 2023
• Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
• Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair. Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
• Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
• Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
• Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
• Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
• Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
• Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
• Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
• Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
• Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
• Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
• Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
• Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment. Performed structural and non- structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
• Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
• Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
• Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using the frame machine.
• Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
• Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
• Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting. Auto Body Technician
Mark Ficken Ford Lincoln-Charlotte, NC
February 2023 to May 2023
• Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions. Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality. Removed body panels and stripped paint.
• Picked up and removed debris from work areas to maintain safe and tidy shop. Reassembled parts and welded components into factory-specific positions. Used tools to return individual pieces to correct shapes.
• Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
• Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
• 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. Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
• Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs. Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
• Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
• Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function. Auto Body Technician
Service King Collision Repair-Charlotte, NC
April 2022 to February 2023
• Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions. Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality. Removed body panels and stripped paint.
• Assisted with painting and finishing work to return cars to showroom-ready status. Reassembled parts and welded components into factory-specific positions. Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
• Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
• Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair. Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
• Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
• Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
• Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work. Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function. Installation Technician
American Custom Exteriors, LLC-Summerville, SC
October 2021 to December 2021
• install a variety of exterior products from Hardie plank siding to metal roofing
• Work as a team
• Customer satisfaction and relations
• Lift heavy equipment and materials
• Use hand tools and pneumatic tools
• Hammer, screw, measure, drill, cut, etc.
Installation Technician
Sea Fox Boat Company Inc.-Moncks Corner, SC
May 2021 to July 2021
• Be able to identify read orders and identify missing or defective parts and be able to replace when necessary if production is not available
• Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools including screw gun, drill, etc.
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Follow instruction of Supervisor/foreman/lead
• Wiring Area
• cut all holes to run wires/panels/graphs
• Install premade harnesses
• Installed lights/switches/dashes/graphs
• Build consoles and install
• Wire bow section
• Clean at end of day
• Tank Area
• Cut boat out
• Install pumps/tanks/plumbing/wiring back end/jack plates/battery charger/battery boxes
• Clean at end of day
• Wiring Harness Area
• Lay out/build wiring harness/blocks/graph harness/trolling motor harnesses
• Very technical/intricate – ability to have strong attention to detail/instructions
• Lids Area
• Install locks/hinges on lids/shocks
• Mount all lids/finish components/rod box organizers/rod straps and buckles
• Mounting Area
• Install trolling motors/flush mounts/seats
• Install rub rail/silicone/end caps
• Perform other duties, assignments and responsibilities as needed. Delivery Associate
Amazon MAWY-Hanahan, SC
August 2020 to March 2021
• Always maintaining a positive attitude
• Follow strict safety standards on and off the road
• Conduct in a highly ethical manner at all times
• Show excellent attention to detail, solving problems independently using critical thinking skills
• Load, unload, and deliver packages safely, undamaged and punctually
• Work with a team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, maintains delivery schedule rhythm with up to 200 daily stops
• Perform daily vehicle inspections (tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water, etc).
• Operate handheld technology to manage the delivery process
• Always represent Make-A-Way and Amazon with the highest degree of professionalism
• Embrace and contribute to culture of Respect, Compassion, and Teamwork. Auto Body Repair Technician
Caliber Collision-Summerville, SC
August 2019 to April 2020
• Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
• Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair. Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
• Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
• Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs. Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
• Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
• Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
• Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
• Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
• Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
• Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts. Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
• Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
• Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
• Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
• Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
• Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
• Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting. CBRN Operations Specialist
U.S. Army-Fort Bragg, NC
October 2017 to April 2019
• Organized training events for 70 personnel with 100% passing rates.
• Data entry through Microsoft Excel, as well as use of the Microsoft Suite, to maintain equipment and training events for 78 personnel.
• Adaptation to various work environments, including indoor, outdoor, and off company premises.
• Experience with Windows
• Effective communication with all levels of employees from peers to upper management.
• Excellent communication including oral and written covering face-to-face, meetings, correspondence, and reports.
• Listened and successfully completed multiple diverse assignments within the allotted time.
• Collaborated diverse groups to achieve desired company goals while adhering to the safety rules, regulations, and procedures with integrity and trustworthiness.
• Conducted daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance for over 100 pieces of equipment valued at $120K and tracking the amount of time each piece was utilized.
• Complied with company policies and procedures
Delivery Driver/Team Member
Lam's Garden-Goose Creek, SC
March 2015 to October 2017
• Sustained a customer friendly, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Ran multiple delivery orders, up to 47 daily.
• Lifted heavy shipments, between 25 – 80 lbs., and stocked/stored them within the restaurant.
• Recorded all hours in company’s timekeeping system.
• Participated in required training.
• Observed all Federal, State, Local, and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
Education
High School Diploma
Mallard Creek High School - Charlotte, NC, US
2014
Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Data Entry
• Communications
• Powerpoint
• POS
• Filing
• Managerial
• Inventory Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Organizational Skills
• Safety
• Team Building
• Teamwork
• Team Leader
• adaptable
• goal-oriented
• integrity
• Conflict Resolution
• initiative
• Heavy Lifting
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Detailing
• Car Wash
• Auto Body Repair
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Auto Estimating
• Brake Repair
• Automotive Repair
• Sales Management
• Welding
• Oil Change
• Pricing
• Photography
• Time management
• Electrical Experience
• Suspension
• Merchandising
• Mechanic Experience
• Carpentry
• Automotive Diagnostics
• Tire Service
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Alignment
• Refrigeration
• Blueprint Reading
• Hazmat (2 years)
• Logistics (Less than 1 year)
• Leadership
• Transmissions
• Low voltage
• Tractor-trailer
• Facilities maintenance
• Handyman experience
• Door hanging
• Cabling
• Service technician experience
• Customer support
• Google Docs
• Automotive repair
• Welding
• Google Docs
• POS
• Cash register
• Cash handling
• Pricing
• Relationship management
• Blueprint reading
• Conflict management
• Customer service
• Manufacturing
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Microsoft Office
• Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Security
• Communication skills
• Sales
• Serving
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
June 2023 to November 2031
Assessments
Sales skills — Proficient
September 2022
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
May 2023
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
June 2023
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
September 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Delivery driver — Proficient
May 2023
Interpreting instructions or signs and solving problems Full results: Proficient
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