Donnie Lofquist
St.Paul
Summary
Detail-oriented automotive painter with expertise in quality inspection, safety compliance, and team collaboration. Proven ability to complete projects on time while training new painters and maintaining high standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Painter
Park Auto Body
fridley
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and cleaning surfaces.
- Applied base coats and clear coats using spray guns and paint booths.
- Mixed paint colors to match manufacturer specifications and customer requests.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within tight deadlines.
- Inspected finished paint jobs for quality, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Communicated with customers regarding paint options and project timelines.
- Assisted in training new painters on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Prepared vehicles for painting by removing rust, dirt, grease, and wax; cleaned and sanded surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
Automotive Painter
Fridley AutoBody
St.Paul
07.2015 - 03.2024
- Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and cleaning surfaces.
- Mixed paint colors to match manufacturer specifications and customer requests.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within tight deadlines.
- Inspected finished paint jobs for quality, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Assisted in training new painters on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Prepared vehicles for painting by removing rust, dirt, grease, and wax; cleaned and sanded surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
- Masked off areas not intended for painting with tape and paper; removed masking after painting was complete.
- Applied primers, sealers and undercoats using spray guns or other application techniques.
- Refinished painting work to correct errors and damage to vehicles.
- Performed spot repairs on damaged vehicles including dents, scratches, chips and rust spots.
Education
High School Diploma -
Como Park Highschool
Saint Paul, MN06-1986
Skills
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Task prioritization
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Color mixing
- Quality inspection
- Vehicle inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Time management
Certification
iCar training certified
Timeline
Automotive Painter
Park Auto Body
07.2024 - 02.2025
Automotive Painter
Fridley AutoBody
07.2015 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Como Park Highschool