LaDawn Lopez
Body shop technician/painter - Camping World of San Antonio
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Professional Summary
Seasoned body shop technician and Lead painter with more than 12 years of experience in a fast-paced collision center. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in automotive repairs and paint. Able to work alone or with a crew. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Lead Painter/Crew leader
A.C.M Body and Frame-Geronimo, TX
April 2024 to Present
• Ensure collision repairs on heavy-duty commercial vehicles are done correctly, per company standards.
• Track materials cost/waste, order parts needed for each job.
• In charge of morning meetings, PPE updates, procedural changes and information related to safety.
• Paint exterior/interior of heavy-duty equipment. (including confined spaces) Body shop technician/painter
Camping World of San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
May 2014 to April 2024
Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas. File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding
equipment.
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
Electrician
GE Oil & Gas Inc-New Braunfels, TX
June 2012 to May 2014
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Applied Science
South Plains College-Levelland, TX
Skills
• Time Management (10+ years)
• Auto body repair (10+ years)
• Auto painting (10+ years)
• Welding (1 year)
• Brake repair (2 years)
• Automotive Repair (10+ years)
• Mechanic Experience
• Fabrication (8 years)
• Power tools (10+ years)
• Auto restoration (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
Additional Information
Skills
Troubleshooting Repairing
Mechanical Time Management
Customer and Personal Service Service Orientation
Judgment and Decision Making