Alvaro Ospina
Experienced Collision and Paint Specialist
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
adppz8@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
R-Tech Motorsports, Chesapeake, VA
Auto body Technician
NOV 2018 – FEB 2020
Facilitated work and prepared all vehicles for body repair
Performed cosmetic repairs by cutting or applying body filler
Repaired and/or replaced damaged components
Diagnosed, analyzed, straightened and aligned unibody parts using a tram
Conducted detailed inspection of vehicles, parts and components
Performed repairs on vehicles according to manufacturer standards
Exceptional ability to work independently
Ability to multitask and prioritize work
Martin’s Auto Body Works, Virginia Beach, VA
Lead Automotive Painter/Auto body Technician
MAY 2016 - NOV 2018
Prepare vehicles for paint
Fill dents and dings/ remove any rust
Mask all panels not being painted
Performed auto body painting using different types of paints and finishes, applied with sprayers and brushes
Fully inspect finished product for any drips or missed spots
Inventory supplies and materials needed to complete auto body painting jobs
Assisted with collision repair when necessary
Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications
Maintain supplies, spray equipment and body shop
United States Marine Corps
Staff Sergeant
JUL 1999 - AUG 2015
Communications
Recruiter
Field Artillery Cannoneer
EDUCATION
Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA
Certification Collision Repair Technician – Non-Structural
JUN 2016 – JUL 2017
Intro to Collision Repair Tech
Basic Non-Structural Repair
Advanced Non-Structural Repair
Damage Repair Estimating
Certification Collision Repair Technician – Refinishing
JUN 2016 – JUL 2017
Orientation to Automotive Tech
Intro Automotive Systems
Automotive Painting
Coop Educ in Collision Repair
SKILLS
Excellent hand-eye coordination and capability to perform small meticulous maneuvers.
Leadership skills: Capable of training other Auto Collision Repair Technicians.
Excellent knowledge of all types of body materials such as plastics, aluminum, steel, etc. As well as all paints and finishing products.
AWARDS
I-Car Training complete
I-CAR Certified Mig Welder
LANGUAGES
English/Spanish