Auto Body Painter Hands-On

RICHARD D. JOHNSON

602-***-**** ****.*********@******.*** Phoenix, AZ 85034

SUMMARY

Automotive refinishing expert with hands-on experience delivering high-quality finishes and repair collaboration spanning decades; known for mentoring, expert color-matching, and a consistent focus on exceeding customer expectations EXPERIENCE

Painter One Stop Auto Body & Collision, Phoenix, AZ October 2024 — Present

Delivered showroom-quality finishes, used advanced color-matching and paint techniques (including reduced-VOC materials and eco-friendly methods), and coordinated with body technicians for seamless repair-to-paint transitions. Painter/Technician Auto Collision Repair, Phoenix, AZ January 2013 — March 2014

Boosted shop efficiency through workflow coordination, coached new hires on continual improvement, leveraged advanced analytics and diagnostic tools to innovate repairs. Painter/Technician Grand Prix Auto Body, Phoenix, AZ March 2005 — October 2007; February 1997 — December 1998 Built strong partnerships with insurance adjusters and customers, took initiative training peers and fostering a team-focused culture, recognized for meeting tight deadlines. Painter/Technician Young City Body Shop, Youngtown, AZ May 1992 — February 1997

Delivered high-quality restorations, learned efficiencies to meet quick turnaround times. CORE STRENGTHS

Technical Proficiency

Color matching and color theory,

vehicle restoration, diagnostic tools,

safety compliance assurance, and

eco-conscious practices

Compassionate Leadership

Conflict resolution, mentoring and

coaching, time management

GROWTH & EDUCA TION

DuPont, PPG, and Sherwin-

Williams Certifications

HS Diploma, 2001

Horticulture Certification, 2013

Leadership and Critical Thinking,

2022-2024

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