Rachel Gannaway
Wagin,WA
Summary
Skilled and detail-oriented Automotive Painter with systematic approach to completing high-quality customer work. Knowledgeable about paint mixing and matching to exact specifications. Good at keeping equipment clean and maintained for optimum performance. Focused Lead Painter proudly offering expertise in various finishes and paint applications. Reliable worker willing to training and mentor other employees. Offering great skills in communication and time management. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Spray Painter
Wagin Panel & Paint
Wagin, 6315
07.2020 - Current
- Prepared vehicles for painting by masking, sanding and cleaning surfaces.
- Mixed paint to achieve desired color and consistency according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Applied primers, sealants and base coats using spray guns and other equipment.
- Sprayed multiple layers of topcoat paints on vehicles in order to achieve desired finish.
- Inspected painted surfaces for blemishes or defects, then corrected them accordingly.
- Performed minor repairs on vehicle bodies as needed prior to painting process.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during the painting process.
- Cleaned up work area after completion of each job and disposed of any hazardous materials properly.
- Operated a variety of power tools such as grinders, buffers, sanders and polishers.
- Applied decals, stripes and other graphic elements onto vehicles using specialized techniques.
- Adjusted settings on spray guns in order to produce desired results when spraying various surfaces.
- Tested colors on test panels before applying them to actual vehicle components.
- Monitored inventory levels of paint supplies and ordered new materials as necessary.
- Kept detailed records of all jobs completed including time spent on each project.
- Assisted other technicians with complex tasks when needed throughout the day.
- Provided guidance and support to apprentices learning the trade.
- Followed instructions from supervisors closely while completing assigned tasks.
- Refinished painting work to correct errors and damage to vehicles.
- Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
- In charge of ordering all sandpaper, paint, diesel and other workshop items, including following up on manufacturer prices, sourcing better prices.
Assistant Storekeeper
Ray Smith Engineering
Narrogin, WA
- Maintained accurate inventory records and updated stock lists.
- Performed regular stock checks to ensure accuracy of shelves.
- Organized shipments, managed loading and unloading of goods from delivery trucks.
- Processed orders for customers in a timely manner.
- Ensured storeroom was kept clean and organized at all times.
- Assisted with the pricing and stocking of merchandise on the shop floor.
- Provided customer service to clients visiting the storeroom.
- Checked incoming deliveries against purchase orders to verify accuracy of order fulfillment.
- Received payments for goods purchased by customers.
- Managed daily paperwork such as invoices, order forms.
- Developed procedures for ordering, receiving, storing and issuing supplies.
- Followed up with suppliers concerning any discrepancies in shipment quantity or quality.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently.
- Planned layout changes within storerooms to maximize space utilization.
Cleaner
Narrogin Fresh Cut Meats
Narrogin, WA
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
- Transported trash bags to designated disposal areas.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Mixed chemicals for use in cleaning processes according to safety instructions provided by manufacturer labels.
- Checked stock levels of all cleaning products regularly to ensure adequate supply is available.
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Organized and maintained inventory of fresh, frozen, and cured meats.
- Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
- Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
- Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
- Stocked shelves with freshly cut meats for customers to purchase.
- Maintained records of sales transactions and restocked items as needed.
- Assisted customers with special orders or requests for certain cuts of meat.
Education
Narrogin Senior High School
Narrogin, WA10-2020
Skills
- Equipment Calibration
- Environmental Compliance
- Workplace Safety
- Damage Assessment
- Hazardous waste management
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Quality Control
- Organizational Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Multitasking
- Continuous Improvement
- Sealant Application
- Paint mixing
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Hand tool use
- Decision-Making
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Color Matching
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment Preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Task Prioritization
- Surface Preparation
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Spray Gun Operation
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Third place in the Drag Racing WA State championship in Modifed 2022/2023 season.
- Various junior speedway wins in the 5 years I competed
- Black belt in Taewkondo
Affiliations
- Drag racing: Huge family connection to drag racing in Australia and directly the Perth Motorplex, attending every meet during the season, either myself or my dad driving our shared 350 small block chev Front engine dragster.
- Speedway: Multiple years racing junior speedway, now follow the series closely and attend regularly.
- Motorbike riding: riding casually, non competitively going to our home track 14km away and attending ride days in the neighboring town.
- Hockey: Playing A grade women's hockey for my home town team, and supporting the mens team which my brother and dad both play for as much as possbile.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automotive Spray Painter
Wagin Panel & Paint
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Storekeeper
Ray Smith Engineering
Cleaner
Narrogin Fresh Cut Meats
Narrogin Senior High School
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