Asala Naveen

Highly skilled Automotive Painter with over 7 years of hands-on and international experience, including employment in Romania under EU-standard workshop environments. Proven expertise in full vehicle refinishing, accident repairs, colour matching, and water-based paint systems. Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance, with a consistent record of delivering high-quality finishes under tight deadlines.

A reliable team player with a strong work ethic, prepared to contribute effectively within the evolving automotive industry.

Auto Painter - Purcell Panel and Paint Shop Limited - Auckland, Newzealand

(2026-08)

• Carry out full vehicle refinishing and repainting, including major accident damage repairs and minor cosmetic repairs, full-service automotive workshop.
• Perform detailed surface preparation, including sanding, masking, priming, and defect rectification, to ensure long-lasting paint finishes.
• Inspected vehicles before painting to identify additional repair or refinishing requirements.
• Checked paint codes, colour accuracy, and material quantities before commencing work.
• Prepared vehicles using correct tools, materials, and company-approved procedures.
• Conducted pre- and post-paint inspections, identifying defects and carrying out final clean-up to minimise rework.

Auto Painter - Best Engine SRL - Timișoara, Romania

(2025-03 - 2026-08)

• Carry out full vehicle refinishing and repainting, including major accident damage repairs and minor cosmetic repairs, in a high-volume, full-service automotive workshop.
• Perform detailed surface preparation, including sanding, masking, priming, and defect rectification, to ensure long-lasting paint finishes.
• Apply water-based and solvent-based paint systems using professional spray-painting equipment, achieving accurate colour matching and blending across multiple vehicle brands.
• Work closely with panel beaters, mechanics, and diagnostic technicians to coordinate body repairs and final paint finishing.
• Conduct final quality inspections, identifying and correcting defects to meet workshop and customer quality standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Romanian and European Union (EU) health, safety, and environmental regulations, including safe handling and storage of paints and hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean, organised work environment and contribute to meeting productivity targets and delivery deadlines within a multicultural team.

Auto Painter - Palitha Automotive - Piliyandala, Sri Lanka

(2024-09 - 2025-03)

• Evaluated vehicle condition to determine required repair and refinishing work.
• Checked paint codes, colour accuracy, and material quantities according to job specifications.
• Prepared vehicle surfaces using correct tools, materials, and industry-approved methods.
• Performed pre- and post-paint inspections, rectified defects, and ensured final quality compliance.

Auto Painter - Access Motors (Pvt) Ltd - Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka

(2022-02 - 2024-08)

• Prepared vehicle surfaces through sanding, masking, and priming using power tools and manual techniques.
• Matched and mixed paint colours accurately using manufacturer paint codes and pre-mixed systems.
• Applied primers, base coats, and finishing coats using spray guns, followed by polishing and final detailing.
• Worked collaboratively with preparation staff and other painters while strictly following workplace health and safety procedures.

Auto Painter - Palitha Automotive - Piliyandala, Sri Lanka

(2020-09 - 2022-02)

• Inspected vehicles before painting to identify additional repair or refinishing requirements.
• Checked paint codes, colour accuracy, and material quantities before commencing work.
• Prepared vehicles using correct tools, materials, and company-approved procedures.
• Conducted pre- and post-paint inspections, identifying defects and carrying out final clean-up to minimize rework.

Apprentice Auto Painter - D.K.J. Motors - Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

(2017-06 - 2020-03)

• Trained in automotive painting and refinishing under the supervision of experienced technicians, learning industry best practices.
• Assisted with surface preparation, dent filling, sanding, and basic paint application tasks.
• Supported senior painters with equipment cleaning, paint preparation, and vehicle detailing before delivery.

Automobile Painter – NVQ Level 4 - Vocational Training Authority, Sri Lanka (2022-03)

Vehicle Body Painter (API) – Part-Time Course - Ceylon German Technical Training Institute, Sri Lanka (2020-01 - 2021-03)