Michael K. Watson
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Phone 507-***-****
************@*****.***
Objective: obtain a challenging position as a painter in a manufacturing or auto body operation.
Professional Summary
Experienced and detailed auto and semi-truck body painter and restoration capable of bringing professionalism and high-quality work to a company in need.
Core Qualifications
●20+ years of successful experiences and outcome in all phases of auto body repair and painting
●In-depth knowledge of types of auto body paint and finishing, collision, restorations, fabrication, plastic/fiberglass repairs with all types of automobiles and semi-trucks.
●Excellent ability to match and coordinate colors
●Mechanical abilities it takes to run paint sprayers and other machines
●Special attention to detail
●Ability to perform the job independently or instruct and lead others
●Good communication skills with customers and coworkers
Experience
Self-employed Auto Body Repair and Painter (Combo Tech)
1989-Present
●Work with customers to better understand their concerns and desires while explaining the process while performing quality repairs on automobiles and semi-trucks
●Restoration projects on classic cars performing custom painting and detailing
●Prepare vehicle for painting process by cleaning filling in dents and dings and removing any rust
●Tape and cover all parts of the car not being painted
●Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications
●Applied auto body painting using sprayers and brushes as well as different types and finishes of paint
●Fully inspect finished product for any drips or missed spots
●Inventory supplies and materials needed to complete auto body painting jobs
●Cleaned maintained and inventoried body shop supplies
●Fork lift operator
Habby’s, Inc.
Auto Body Repair and Painter (Combo Tech)
Rochester, MN
September 2018 to February 2019
DJ Automotive
Auto Body Repair and Painter (Combo Tech)
Jacksonville, FL 32254
2012-2014
Mack Truck
Jacksonville, FL 32254
Collision Body Repair and Painter (Combo Tech)
1996-1999
K.A.R.S. Performance
Jacksonville FL 32254
Owner/Auto Body Repair and Painter (Combo Tech)
1989-1996
Education
Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center
1480 Snelling Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55108
Machinist Certificate
1985-1986
Santana High School
Santee CA 92071
Class of 1983
Army R.O.T.C.
1979-1983
Obtained rank: Sergeant Major (E8)
References
Brendan Habberstad
Rochester MN
Danny Griffin
Jacksonville FL
Tina O’Neill
Jacksonville FL