Julio Rivera

Dedicated Automotive Paint Technician with 10+ years of experience in collision repair, I-CAR Gold Certified, color matching, paint mixing, and surface preparation. Skilled in delivering high-quality finishes while maintaining production deadlines and safety standards. Strong leadership experience, attention to detail, and commitment to quality workmanship in fast-paced shop environments.

Painter - Tasca Automotive Group - Melbourne, FL

(2021-01)

• Perform vehicle refinishing and paint application using PPG waterborne and solvent systems
• Assess vehicle surfaces and prepare vehicles for paint application
• Maintain high-quality finishes while meeting production deadlines
• Ensure paint booth cleanliness and safety compliance

Head Painter - Sky Collision - Winder, GA

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Supervised paint department workflow and daily operations
• Trained team members on prep, masking, and paint procedures
• Maintained quality control standards on completed vehicles
• Coordinated paint application and finishing processes

Automotive Painter - Jimmy Smith Inc - Lawrenceville, GA

(2017-01 - 2018-12)

• Specialized in color matching and refinishing using PPG systems
• Performed paint correction and finishing procedures
• Delivered customer-ready results under production deadlines

Automotive Painter - Elite Paint and Body - Norcross, GA

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

• Performed prep work, refinishing, and paint correction procedures
• Executed color matching and paint application in high-volume environment

Painter Apprentice - Hennessy Ford & Lincoln - Chamblee, GA

(2013-01 - 2015-12)

• Assisted with prep work, masking, sanding, and refinishing support
• Maintained work areas and prepared vehicles for paint application
• Learned collision repair and automotive refinishing procedures

High School Diploma - Automotive & Technical Training - Maxwell School of Technology

High School Diploma - Collins Hill High School