Paul Cramer
Paint Protection
Garbutt
Summary
Professional spray painting specialist. Proven track record in surface preparation, paint application, and finish quality. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using various spray painting techniques and equipment. Knowledge of safety protocols and quality control measures ensures consistent, high-standard outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Service Detailer
NQ Auto Group
01.2025 - Current
- Enhancement of Customer Vehicle Interior and Exterior Surfaces
- Upkeep of Loan Car Fleet Appearance
- Maintaining Wash Bay Consumable Stock Levels
- Housekeeping and Ad-Hoc Duties
Paint Protection
Master Wraps
05.2024 - 11.2024
- PPF and Vinyl Application
- Spray Painting
- Advertisement Decal Removal
- Car Detailing
In-house Sales
Wholesale Paint Group
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Customer Stock Delivery
- Warehouse Duties
- Picking and Packing
- Loading and Unloading Freight Delivery
- Colour matching and Paint Mixing
- Housekeeping and Ad-Hoc Duties
- Counter Sales
ASR Supervisor
Flying Colours Aviation
07.2015 - 01.2021
- NLCS/Production Examiner
- Tool Control and FOD Check
- Interpretation of Technical Data
- Allocation of Manpower Levels
- Overseeing Crew Quality and Safety Standards
- Maintaining Paint Shop Chemical and Consumable Stock Levels
- Shift Handover
- Workload Pre-Planning
- Daily Safety and Equipment Audits
- HR Duties
- Performance Reviews
- Quality and Safety Interactions
- Application of Protective Finishes to Aircraft Components
- Paint Stripping and Refinishing of Various Aircraft Types
- High Power Pressure Washing
- Application of Aircraft Operator Livery
- Application of Aircraft Safety and Instruction Markings
- Gloss Level and Film Thickness Readings
- Operation of Cherry Pickers, Scissor and Forklift
Spray Painter
Geelong Abrasive Blasting
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Application of Protective Coatings
- Abrasive Blasting
- Pressure Washing
- Forklift Operation
- Use of 5 Tonne Capacity Overhead Crane / Rigging
- Part Marking
- Film Thickness and Adhesion Testing
- Quality Control
AME Spray Painter
Alliance Airlines
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Application of Protective Finishes to Aircraft Components
- Line and Heavy Maintenance of Fokker F50 and F100 Aircraft
- Overseeing of Spray Painting Apprentice Quality and Safety Standards
- Operation of Cherry Pickers, Scissor Lifts, and Forklifts
- Maintaining Paint Shop Chemical and Consumable Stock Levels
- Daily Work Shop Audit
Paint Shop Shift Crew Leader
Qantas Airlines
01.2006 - 03.2014
- NLCS/Production Examiner
- Interpretation of Technical Data
- Allocation of Manpower Levels
- Overseeing Crew Quality and Safety Standards
- Ordering of Parts and Materials
- Maintaining Paint Shop Chemical and Consumable Stock Levels
- Daily Production Meetings
- Shift Handover
- Daily Safety and Equipment Audits
- Weekly Workshop Audits
- HR Duties
- Quality and Safety Interactions
- Application of Protective Finishes to Aircraft Components
AME/Spray Painter
Qantas Airlines
08.2003 - 01.2006
- 737 Freighter Conversion Repaints
- 747 Reconfiguration/Modification Paint Department Work Packages
- 747 Super A, C and D Check Paint Department Work Packages
- Fight Control Repaints with Avalon Heavy Maintenance Refit Department
- Operation of Cherry Pickers, Scissor Lifts, Swamp Body and Forklifts
Automotive Refinisher
South City Panels
11.1996 - 08.2003
- Completed Automotive Refinishing Apprenticeship
- Refinishing of Automobiles and Motorcycles including:
- - New and Used Cars
- - Fleet, Insurance and Private
- - Body and Spoiler Kits
- - Motorcycle Fairing and Tank Repaints
- - Application of Decals and Stencils
- - Colour Matching
- Car Detailing
Education
Trade Certificate -
Automotive Refinishing
High Risk Work Licence - undefined
0150223095 WP/LF Boom Elevated Work Platform / Forklift Truck
HR Synchromesh Licence - undefined
TLILIC2016B Cert IV Warehousing Operations
Skills
- Target Driven
- Ability to Prioritize
- Creative Thinker
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Customer satisfaction
- Strong work ethic
- Creative thinking
- Effective communication
- Reliable and responsible
Websites
Professional Attributes
- A high standard of professionalism in my work
- The ability to remain calm and objective in all situations
- The ability to quickly identify and resolve client problems
- Able to work autonomously and in a team environment
- A good sense of humour and the willingness to be part of a team
Accreditations And Training
Please Request Training Documents
Timeline
Service Detailer
NQ Auto Group
01.2025 - Current
Paint Protection
Master Wraps
05.2024 - 11.2024
In-house Sales
Wholesale Paint Group
02.2021 - 05.2024
ASR Supervisor
Flying Colours Aviation
07.2015 - 01.2021
Spray Painter
Geelong Abrasive Blasting
04.2015 - 05.2015
AME Spray Painter
Alliance Airlines
11.2014 - 04.2015
Paint Shop Shift Crew Leader
Qantas Airlines
01.2006 - 03.2014
AME/Spray Painter
Qantas Airlines
08.2003 - 01.2006
Automotive Refinisher
South City Panels
11.1996 - 08.2003
High Risk Work Licence - undefined
0150223095 WP/LF Boom Elevated Work Platform / Forklift Truck
HR Synchromesh Licence - undefined
TLILIC2016B Cert IV Warehousing Operations
Trade Certificate -
Automotive Refinishing
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