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Terry Ketsetsidis

Pakenham,VIC

Summary

Dynamic professional seeking a full-time position that offers engaging challenges and opportunities for growth. Proven ability to leverage strong interpersonal skills, exceptional time management, and effective problem-solving capabilities to drive results. Committed to contributing positively to team objectives while fostering a collaborative work environment. Eager to apply expertise in a role that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Experienced with advanced spray painting techniques and high-quality finishes. Utilizes expertise in color matching to achieve precise results. Strong understanding of surface preparation and application processes.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Coordinator

Lantrak
09.2024 - Current

• Coordinator of trucks in North Eastlink tunnel.

• overseeing material testing

• Communicating with truck drivers to ensure timely efficient transport.

• address and resolve issues such as delays, disruptions in real time for smooth transportation between job site and tips.

• collaboration between head office in booking and placement of truck insuring safety measures are met.

Automotive Spray Painter

FIX AUTO Clayton
02.2022 - 08.2024
  • Delivered impeccable vehicle finishes by applying high-quality automotive spray techniques.
  • Utilized advanced spray painting equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Maintained consistency in color matching and surface preparation across various vehicle models.

Assistant Panel Shop Manager

McKinnon Smash Repairs
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Led daily operations ensuring optimal workflow and service quality.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies for claims processing and customer communication.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting store environment for both customers and employees by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.

Yard Manager/ Earth Moving Operator

Enviropacific
03.2019 - 12.2020


  • Reduced safety issues, thoroughly cleaning construction areas to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Operation of front end loader and Telly handler to sortcontaminated material in to allocated bays.
  • Loading assigned tippers with contaminated material.
  • Loading and driving own tipper.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Kets Enterprises Pty Ltd
06.2015 - 03.2019
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
  • Fostered strong professional network to connect with quality leads.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Transported hazardous materials.
  • Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.

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Automotive Restoration

NX Generation
02.2010 - 04.2015
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

•Mechanical repairs.

•Race car preparation .

•Chassis modification .

•Spray painting, colour matching and mixing custom colours.

•Panel beating and body modification

Spray Painter

Melbourne Smash Centre
05.2007 - 01.2010
  • Mixed paint colors and appropriate chemicals to complete projects.
  • Sanded and removed blemishes, dents and other imperfections on painting surfaces.
  • Buffed and finished surfaces after painting to complete product finish.
  • Evaluated surface colors and matched colours to meet customer requirements.
  • Wore proper respiratory and safety equipment at all times.

• Assessment of damaged vehicles.

• All types of smash work including restorations.

Automotive Spray Painter

MP Smash Repairs
07.2004 - 04.2007

Delivered precise spray painting using custom color blends to meet client expectations.

Managed disassembly and reassembly of car body, mechanical, and suspension elements.

Executed restoration tasks to restore vehicles to optimal condition.

Conducted assessments of body damage followed by competitive quoting for repairs.

Painted a variety of vehicles, including automotive, truck, and industrial machinery.

Used Car Salesman

Automobiles Dandenong
06.2002 - 06.2004


  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Greeted customers and evaluated their needs in purchasing a vehicle.
  • Educated customer in used vehicle specifications of choice.


Owner/manager of Panel Shop

Ponti Body Works
04.1997 - 04.2002
  • Directed day-to-day business operations for enhanced organizational performance.
  • Engaged customers in consultations to identify needs and suggest optimal solutions.
  • Executed panel beating and spray painting tasks for vehicle restoration.
  • Performed meticulous detailing services, improving overall vehicle quality.
  • Inspected vehicles, providing assessments and detailed repair quotes.
  • Negotiated with insurance companies to secure accurate accident repair quotes.

Apprentice Spray Painter

Oxford Panels
02.1992 - 02.1997
  • Commencement of apprenticeship
  • Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces for paint application with exacting accuracy.
  • Sanded and removed blemishes, dents and other imperfections on painting surfaces.
  • Buffed and finished surfaces after painting to complete product finish.

Education

Certificate III - Automotive Vehicle Body- Vehicle Painting

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
Benalla, VIC
1 2014

Yr. 12

Clayton Huntingdale Tech
Clayton
11 1991

Skills

  • Fully qualified Spray painter / panel beater
  • Safe Driving Techniques
  • Professional Relationships
  • Yard Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Business Operations
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Proper Equipment Operation
  • Fully Licensed
  • HC License
  • Construction Induction (White card)
  • Elevating work platforms (SL,BL,VL,TL,TM,T)
  • Conduct roller operations (LR)
  • Civil construction skid steer loader operations (LS)
  • Civil construction excavator operations(LE)
  • Backhoe/loader operations (LB)
  • Civil construction wheeled front end loader operations (LL)

REFERENCES


Enviropacific

Sarah D’Alterio 0436840126


NX Generation

Ali Sead 0478038326


Melbourne Smash Centre

Steve Favaloro 0424938066


MP Smash Repairs

Michael Papageorgiou

0413898883



Personal Information

Timeline

Truck Coordinator

Lantrak
09.2024 - Current

Automotive Spray Painter

FIX AUTO Clayton
02.2022 - 08.2024

Assistant Panel Shop Manager

McKinnon Smash Repairs
01.2021 - 12.2021

Yard Manager/ Earth Moving Operator

Enviropacific
03.2019 - 12.2020

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Kets Enterprises Pty Ltd
06.2015 - 03.2019

Automotive Restoration

NX Generation
02.2010 - 04.2015

Spray Painter

Melbourne Smash Centre
05.2007 - 01.2010

Automotive Spray Painter

MP Smash Repairs
07.2004 - 04.2007

Used Car Salesman

Automobiles Dandenong
06.2002 - 06.2004

Owner/manager of Panel Shop

Ponti Body Works
04.1997 - 04.2002

Apprentice Spray Painter

Oxford Panels
02.1992 - 02.1997

Certificate III - Automotive Vehicle Body- Vehicle Painting

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Yr. 12

Clayton Huntingdale Tech
Terry Ketsetsidis