Connor Livingstone
Beenleigh,QLD
Summary
Experienced and motivated Automotive Spray Painter with over 7.5 years in the trade. Completed a 4-year apprenticeship under the supervision of OSMAC with on-site training through MTAQ. Fully qualified with a Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology. Skilled in prepping, priming, colour matching, and buffing, focused on producing top-tier results with a strong work ethic and a commitment to quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Spray Painter (Apprentice)
Swains Motor Body Repairs
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Developed foundational refinishing skills through early apprenticeship years
- Prepped, masked, primed, and painted vehicles for private and insurance work
- Let go due to new ownership and business restructuring
Spray Painter (Apprentice & Tradesman)
BAM Smash Repairs
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Completed apprenticeship and obtained Certificate III qualification
- Handled full refinishing jobs from prep through final finish
- Applied advanced coatings such as tri-stage and candy finishes
- Maintained workshop cleanliness, safety, and quality standards
Kitchen Hand
McDonalds
Beenleigh, QLD
10.2015 - 05.2018
Spray Painter (Tradesman)
Harveys Accident Repairs
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed high-standard repair resprays in a fast-paced prestige workshop
- Worked independently and collaboratively on detailed refinishing jobs
- Delivered consistent quality across a variety of vehicle makes and models
Spray Painter (Tradesman)
BAM Smash Repairs
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Continues to produce excellent results using advanced finishing techniques
- Works efficiently as part of a professional refinishing team
Education
Certificate III -
Automotive Refinishing Technology
Morningside, QLD, Australia01.2022
High School Diploma -
Beenleigh State High School
Beenleigh11-2017
Skills
- Automotive spray painting
- Refinishing
- Surface prep
- Priming
- Colour application
- Polishing
- Tri-stage finishes
- Candy finishes
- Pearl finishes
- Metallic finishes
- Colour matching
- Blending techniques
- Safe operation of spray booths
- Spray guns
- Refinishing tools
- OH&S knowledge
- Workshop safety standards
- Team-oriented
- Dependable
- Detail-focused
- Competent application in 2K systems, solvent and water-based systems
Timeline
Spray Painter (Tradesman)
BAM Smash Repairs
01.2025 - 06.2025
Spray Painter (Tradesman)
Harveys Accident Repairs
08.2024 - 12.2024
Spray Painter (Apprentice & Tradesman)
BAM Smash Repairs
01.2021 - 08.2024
Spray Painter (Apprentice)
Swains Motor Body Repairs
05.2018 - 11.2020
Kitchen Hand
McDonalds
10.2015 - 05.2018
Certificate III -
Automotive Refinishing Technology
High School Diploma -
Beenleigh State High School
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