Josio Burdette
Clarksville
Summary
Offering strong foundation in automotive repair principles and genuine interest in developing within this field. Brings ability to quickly grasp new techniques and apply industry-standard practices, particularly in body repair preparation and paint application. Ready to use and develop skills in repair and in Automotive Collision role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Painter
Caliber Collision
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Match paint
- Mix
- Blend panels
- Buff
- Pin stripe
- Prep and mask
- Ensure paint is applied correctly and evenly
Automotive Painter
Jenkins & Wynn Ford
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Prep, prime & block repaired areas
- Sand and scuff remaining panels
- Scuff blend panels
- Match paint color
- Paint panels
- Clear panels
- Matte
- Gloss
- Apply custom colors
- Knowledge in Waterborne and solvent
Auto Body Technician
Tesla Collision Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Disassemble
- Assemble
- Write supplements
- Repair vehicles using bondo
- Spot weld
- installing body panels according to manufacture specs
- Aluminum welding
- Aluminum repair
Painter
DENT WIZARD
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Locate and repair damage, prep and clean for paint, paint vehicles & blend panels if needed
- Buff if needed
Auto Body Technician
Carvana
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Identify & repair damage
- Use body filler & shape body lines
- Plastic repair
- Welding
- Metal straightening
Automotive Painter
CARVANA
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Automotive painter, prep, clean and paint panels
- Blend panels
- All overs
- Reapply emblems & repaint textured trim to a factory look
Auto Body Technician
Western Express
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Locate and repair damaged panels, utilized fiber glass resin to repair and shape front ends
- Prep and prime panel for paint
ground tech
LKQ
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Achieved multiple promotions up to front loader operator
- Which consisted of Micromanaging group of 6 employees
- Assuring daily goals and task were met
- Insuring a clean & safe working environment
- Insuring special processes were met for OSHA
- Crushing old vehicles and loading onto a flatbed truck
Parts Specialist
Manus Road Auto Salvage
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Full service yard
- Pulled motors & parts upon customer request
- Insured all of vehicles fluids were collected into the appropriate containers & deposed of correctly
- Always wearing appropriate PPE
Assist lead tech
Abra Autobody & Glass
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Originally hired as detail, worked up to an apprentice promotion with the lead tech of the shop
- Pre-op all vehicles, inspect for damage & inform service writer of any/all Prior damage
- Assist lead tech in minor repair such as bumper jobs, body work with lead tech overview
- Some panel replacement
- Pre ops up to 6 daily
Audio Tech
Auto electronic specialist
09.2012 - 03.2015
- Install stereo, speakers, subwoofer systems
- Diagnosed issues with vehicle car systems not operating correctly
- Use of power probe tool to figure out electrical system issues
- Installed back up cameras
Education
Associates - Collision Repair & Refinishing
Lincoln College Of Technology
Nashville, TN09-2016
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Damage assessment
- Expert color matching
- Paint blending proficiency
- Thorough sanding skills
- Problem-solving
Personal Information
Title: Automotive Tech
Timeline
Automotive Painter
Caliber Collision
08.2024 - 10.2024
Automotive Painter
Jenkins & Wynn Ford
05.2024 - 08.2024
Auto Body Technician
Tesla Collision Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
Painter
DENT WIZARD
04.2022 - 04.2023
Auto Body Technician
Western Express
11.2020 - 02.2021
Auto Body Technician
Carvana
10.2019 - 04.2022
Automotive Painter
CARVANA
09.2019 - 04.2022
ground tech
LKQ
02.2018 - 09.2019
Parts Specialist
Manus Road Auto Salvage
02.2016 - 02.2018
Assist lead tech
Abra Autobody & Glass
04.2015 - 01.2016
Audio Tech
Auto electronic specialist
09.2012 - 03.2015
Associates - Collision Repair & Refinishing
Lincoln College Of Technology
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