Edgar Gonzalez
D'Iberville
Summary
Adept at leading teams and optimizing processes, I honed my skills at Steeds Auto Collision, where I mastered digital paint mixing and advanced spray techniques. My creative thinking and strong leadership consistently enhanced project outcomes, achieving significant customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Experienced with advanced painting techniques and project oversight. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of surface preparation to ensure durability and quality finishes. Track record of leading teams to deliver consistent, high-quality painting results.
Professional craftsman with solid foundation in painting techniques and project management. Adept at coordinating and overseeing complex painting projects with focus on quality and efficiency. Known for fostering teamwork and adaptability to meet changing project demands. Skilled in surface preparation, application methods, and color matching.
Diligent with comprehensive background in leading painting projects. Demonstrates proven ability to manage and execute large-scale painting tasks, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency. Shows expertise in color matching and surface preparation, along with strong attention to detail and team leadership skills.
Professional painter with demonstrated ability in surface preparation, color matching, and high-quality finish techniques. Adept at leading teams to achieve outstanding results and maintaining high standards of workmanship. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and meeting project deadlines while ensuring consistent, professional outcomes. Reliable, skilled in both traditional and advanced painting methods, and known for strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Painter
Steeds Auto Collision
09.2024 - Current
- Established lasting relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and follow-up care for completed projects.
- Handled complex projects skillfully by devising customized solutions for unique challenges presented in each case.
- Achieved consistent color matching by utilizing digital paint mixing systems, resulting in uniform finishes on all vehicles.
- Enhanced vehicle appearance by applying high-quality paint jobs, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained a safe and clean workspace by adhering to safety protocols and properly disposing of hazardous materials, reducing workplace accidents.
- Mentored junior painters in proper techniques and best practices, fostering professional growth within the team members.
- Streamlined painting processes by implementing efficient spray techniques, reducing waste and increasing productivity.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for ongoing projects, avoiding potential delays or setbacks.
Head Painter
Profesional Auto Body
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Achieved consistent color matching by utilizing digital paint mixing systems, resulting in uniform finishes on all vehicles.
- Enhanced vehicle appearance by applying high-quality paint jobs, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained a safe and clean workspace by adhering to safety protocols and properly disposing of hazardous materials, reducing workplace accidents.
- Completed complex paint jobs within tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills and attention to detail.
- Mentored junior painters in proper techniques and best practices, fostering professional growth within the team members.
- Streamlined painting processes by implementing efficient spray techniques, reducing waste and increasing productivity.
- Reduced material costs by optimizing paint usage and minimizing waste, contributing to the profitability of the shop.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for ongoing projects, avoiding potential delays or setbacks.
Painter Helper
Pitalos Paint and Body
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Achieved consistent color matching by utilizing digital paint mixing systems, resulting in uniform finishes on all vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, maintaining a cohesive work environment and improving overall efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to new projects or changing client requests, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to excellent customer service.
- Sprayed specified amounts of finish, primer and protective and decorative coatings onto vehicle surfaces.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
Package Handler
Union Auto Parts
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Exceeded performance expectations during peak seasons, managing high volumes of shipments without compromising on quality or timeliness.
Crew Chief
Stanley Steamer
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Organized daily assignments for crew members, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
- Mentored junior crew members, fostering a supportive work environment and promoting professional growth.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
GCP Laboratories
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Food Server
El Rancho Mexican Restaurants
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of working areas to create pleasant and inviting atmospheres for guests.
- Efficiently balanced multiple tasks, prioritizing responsibilities for optimal performance during busy shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly food service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Biloxi High School
Biloxi, MS05-2016
Skills
- Creative thinking capacity
- Adaptable to change
- Training and mentoring
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Detail-oriented approach
- Advanced spray techniques
- Deadline-driven mentality
- Equipment maintenance
- Decision making aptitude
- Quality control expertise
- Problem-solving capacity
- Strong leadership
Certification
- Fall Protection Certificate Program - Various Authorized Providers.
- OSHA safety
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Painter
Steeds Auto Collision
09.2024 - Current
Head Painter
Profesional Auto Body
05.2023 - 09.2024
Painter Helper
Pitalos Paint and Body
06.2021 - 05.2023
Package Handler
Union Auto Parts
03.2020 - 06.2021
Crew Chief
Stanley Steamer
05.2019 - 03.2020
Warehouse Forklift Operator
GCP Laboratories
05.2017 - 05.2019
Food Server
El Rancho Mexican Restaurants
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Fall Protection Certificate Program - Various Authorized Providers.
- OSHA safety
High School Diploma -
Biloxi High School
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