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Alex Hooker

Pleasant Garden

Summary

Adept Paint Technician with a proven track record at Matlab, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing material waste through meticulous attention to detail and efficient paint application methods. Skilled in color matching and team collaboration, I consistently deliver high-quality finishes, contributing to significant cost savings and service excellence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Paint Technician

Matlab
02.2018 - Current
  • Ensured customer satisfaction through prompt and effective communication, addressing any concerns or issues efficiently.
  • Adhered to environmental regulations by properly disposing of hazardous materials and maintaining ventilation equipment.
  • Communicated effectively with clients, providing updates on progress and addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
  • Assisted in training new technicians to improve overall team performance and productivity levels.
  • Improved turnaround times by coordinating tasks efficiently within the team, reducing unnecessary downtime between jobs.
  • Reduced material waste with efficient paint application methods, contributing to cost savings.
  • Developed expertise in multiple paint systems, increasing versatility as a technician and expanding service offerings for clients.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality finishes through precise attention to detail.
  • Optimized equipment usage by performing regular maintenance checks, prolonging tool life and minimizing repair costs.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Performed thorough inspections of completed work, ensuring consistency in appearance and meeting client expectations.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting safety and efficiency in the paint booth.
  • Participated in ongoing training workshops to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
  • Increased paint quality by implementing proper mixing techniques and ensuring accurate color matching.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
  • Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.

Manager's Assistant

Hardee's Restaurant
06.2013 - 10.2018
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.

Crane Operator

Easco Crane
08.2001 - 04.2013

Education

No -

Southern Nash
Bailey, NC

Skills

  • Auto body repair
  • Time management capabilities
  • Color matching expertise
  • Surface preparation techniques
  • Paint mixing
  • Safety protocols adherence
  • Quality control procedures
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Inventory control
  • Inventory management
  • Basic math
  • Hazardous material disposal
  • Surface and paint matching
  • New technician training
  • Industrial coating applications
  • Spray equipment proficiency
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Inspection procedures
  • Effective communication
  • Paint sprayer operation
  • Material handling
  • Decision-making
  • Hand tool use
  • Machine adjustment
  • Safety procedures
  • Finishing techniques
  • Equipment operation
  • Self motivation
  • Efficiency optimization
  • Goal setting
  • Spray gun operation
  • Professionalism
  • Color mixing
  • Color matching
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Hazardous waste disposal
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Equipment preparation
  • Professional demeanor
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Equipment calibration

Timeline

Paint Technician

Matlab
02.2018 - Current

Manager's Assistant

Hardee's Restaurant
06.2013 - 10.2018

Crane Operator

Easco Crane
08.2001 - 04.2013

No -

Southern Nash
Alex Hooker