Russell Olden

Remain hands-on with specialist paint operations involving carbon-fibre components, body panels, complex graphics and livery applications. Maintain high quality standards across specialist vehicle programmes. Support specialist projects from prototype through to production, helping establish paint processes, preparation methods and quality expectations.

Paint Team Leader at MULTIMATIC (2024-01 – Present)

• Remain hands-on with specialist paint operations involving carbon-fibre components, body panels, complex graphics and livery applications.
• Maintain high quality standards across specialist vehicle programmes.
• Support specialist projects from prototype through to production, helping establish paint processes, preparation methods and quality expectations.
• Train and support technicians in specialist preparation and paint processes while maintaining consistency of finish.
• Work closely with the manufacturer to ensure completed vehicles meet demanding quality and presentation standards.

Senior Paint Technician at MULTIMATIC (2021-08 – 2024-01)

• Delivered specialist paint finishes for production vehicles.
• Completed complex seven-stage fade paint processes transitioning silver to black finishes.
• Prepared, painted and refinished carbon-fibre body panels and components to exceptional standards.
• Completed specialist graphics using freehand masking, pre-cut vinyl templates and airbrushing.
• Contributed to bespoke and limited-production vehicle programmes requiring highly detailed paint preparation and finishing.
• Airbrush hand painted badges

Paint Sprayer at PEACOCK PRESTIGE (2017-06 – 2021-08)

• Worked to concours-level standards on prestige, classic and high-value vehicles.
• Completed advanced preparation, profiling, restoration and refinishing work.
• Painted show vehicles and audited paint quality, maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Focused on achieving high-quality surfaces and presentation throughout the preparation and finishing process.

Paint Sprayer at GUY SALMON LAND ROVER, COVENTRY (2012-12 – 2017-06)

• Paint refinishing on new and unregistered vehicles to manufacturer standards.
• Responsible for preparation and finishing of own work.
• Completed repairs from cosmetic damage through to major accident repairs while meeting demanding quality and productivity targets.

Paint Sprayer at C&M BODYSHOP, COVENTRY (2012-05 – 2012-12)

• Contracted to BMW Sytner Dealership, responsible for preparation, painting and finishing of repair work.
• Completed repairs ranging from minor defects to significant accident damage.

Paint Shop Manager at KENILWORTH AUTO BODIES (2009-06 – 2012-04)

• Carried out restoration, custom paint and airbrushing projects while maintaining quality and workshop productivity.
• Managed day-to-day paint shop operations, including stock control and material ordering.

Paint Sprayer at XL ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE (2007 – 2009)

• Carried out preparation, painting and polishing duties to PAS 125 quality standards.
• Delivered high-quality repairs within strict timescales.
• Achieved NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Paint Sprayer at PMD (2004 – 2007)

Built a strong foundation in vehicle preparation, painting and polishing, completing an apprenticeship while attending college on day release.

Paint Sprayer at Glossy Car Coats (2003 – 2004)

Apprentice Painter at Wyndon Motors (1998 – 2003)

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Body and Painting Operations Refinishing – IMI Awards

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Body and Painting Operations Refinishing – Tile Hill College

GCSEs – Coundon Court School