Carl Kirby
Huddleston
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented painter with a proven track record at Caliber Collision, excelling in high-quality finishes and customer satisfaction. Known for strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, I consistently delivered exceptional results while managing multiple projects, enhancing shop revenue through custom paint orders and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self Employed
Self-employeed
09.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Painter
Caliber Collision
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and applying primer.
- Operated spray guns and other painting equipment to ensure high-quality finishes.
- Mixed paints and coatings according to specifications for accurate color matching.
- Inspected painted surfaces for quality assurance, addressing imperfections promptly.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to adhere to safety standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper painting techniques and equipment usage.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Achieved seamless paint jobs by thoroughly prepping surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
- Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry techniques and products through continuous training and certification programs.
- Contributed to shop revenue growth by regularly completing challenging custom paint orders that attracted new clientele.
- Reduced rework rate with meticulous attention to detail in all painting processes.
- Enhanced vehicle appearance by expertly applying paint and performing color matching tasks.
- Delivered professional service with timely completion of touch-up requests and warranty repairs.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through exceptional workmanship and consistent delivery of high-quality results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brookville
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Waterbourne , PPG, Axalta, Sherwin Williams, and Gilasirat certified, and Icard Gold certified all are current.
Timeline
Self Employed
Self-employeed
09.2024 - Current
Painter
Caliber Collision
09.2022 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Brookville