Corey Girouard
Virginia Beach
Summary
Proficient Auto Body Technician recognized for meticulous inspections and adherence to safety protocols. Expertise in utilizing advanced repair techniques to deliver exceptional results, ensuring vehicles are restored to their original condition with precision.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Crash Champions
Chesapeake, VA
03.2025 - Current
- Evaluated damage to vehicles and determined necessary repairs.
- Utilized advanced collision repair techniques to restore vehicle integrity.
- Operated industry-standard tools and equipment for efficient bodywork completion.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project delivery and quality standards.
- Conducted final inspections to verify repair accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace in compliance with safety regulations.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Completed complex repairs with precision, demonstrating expertise in various auto body materials and techniques.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through attending workshops, trade shows, and certification courses relevant to the auto body technician field.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and techniques through continuous learning.
- Restored vehicles to their original condition, utilizing advanced dent removal techniques.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
Auto Body Technician
Southern Collision Center
Chesapeake, VA
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper repair methods and tool usage.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the shop.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
- Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
- Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.
Auto Body Technician
Hall Collision Centers
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2020 - 12.2022
Auto Body Technician
Azalea Auto Body
Norfolk, VA
07.2019 - 07.2020
Auto Body Technician
Southern Collision Center
Norfolk, VA
07.2017 - 07.2019
Auto Body Technician
London Bridge Motor
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2001 - 07.2017
Education
GED -
Green Run High School
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Auto body repair
- Body filler application
- Vehicle reassembly
- Excellent work ethic
- Welding experience
- Hand tool proficiency
- Seam sealing
- Welding proficiency
- Body panel repair
- Plastic repair
- Adhesive bonding
- Aluminum repair
- Sanding techniques
- Frame straightening
- Panel replacement
- Surface sanding
- Power tool proficiency
- Corrosion protection
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Welding
- Collision repair
- Attentive to detail
- Body part replacement
- Spot welding
- Dent hammering
- Vehicle disassembly
- Surface grinding
- Power buffers
- Time management
- Reliability
Certification
I-CAR Certified
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Crash Champions
03.2025 - Current
Auto Body Technician
Southern Collision Center
12.2022 - 03.2025
Auto Body Technician
Hall Collision Centers
08.2020 - 12.2022
Auto Body Technician
Azalea Auto Body
07.2019 - 07.2020
Auto Body Technician
Southern Collision Center
07.2017 - 07.2019
Auto Body Technician
London Bridge Motor
03.2001 - 07.2017
GED -
Green Run High School
I-CAR Certified
Gold Level Certified