John Barton
Shreveport
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
GP Assosiat
Walmart
Aurora
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Processed and dispensed online grocery orders efficiently.
Maintained fully stocked shelves to enhance product availability. - Operated equipment such as scanners and scales correctly during the checkout process.
- Assisted customers with selecting items and answering questions about products.
- Organized backroom areas to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Paint Technician
A.R.S. Automotive
Englewood
07.2013 - 07.2022
- Maintained cleanliness in paint room to avoid contamination and meet safety standards.
- Ensured adequate ventilation while spraying hazardous chemicals, including lacquers and enamels.
- Executed repairs on defects in painted surfaces utilizing putty, bondo, and glazing compound.
- Sanded and sealed finishes to adhere to precise specifications.
- Prepared vehicles for painting by disassembling accessories and masking surfaces with protective tape.
- Prevented overspray from affecting adjacent areas during application process.
- Matched paint colors accurately to vehicle specifications or original manufacturer hues.
- Applied primer, sealer, base coat and clear coat according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Kept up-to-date records of all work performed including paints used, time spent and cost incurred.
Sprinkler Technician
Oppliger
Clovis
11.2010 - 07.2013
- Utilized specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication to weld piping.
- Adhered to safety protocols during all installation and repair processes.
- Provided clients with progress updates and addressed any modifications during repair work.
- Installed irrigation systems and conducted tests to verify component functionality.
- Executed repairs on valves, pipes, fittings, pumps, and other system components using hand tools.
Paint Shop Manager
Clovis Body Shop
Clovis
03.2005 - 10.2010
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Coordinated with outside contractors when additional assistance was needed on larger projects.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Supervised a team of painters, providing guidance and support to ensure quality results.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Investigated customer feedback on products produced by the paint shop team.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Recommended process improvements to increase productivity while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Managed inventory levels of paints and other materials used in the paint shop operations.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures for paint shop operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all painting jobs, including costs and time frames.
Crew Leader
Hankins Plumbing
Clovis
05.2000 - 03.2005
- Organized crew placement per job function when assigning work.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Organized inventory of supplies necessary for job completion; ordered additional materials when needed.
- Analyzed data from completed jobs to identify areas for improvement in efficiency or quality.
- Provided technical support to crew members when operating machinery or equipment.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Directed team of 10-15 crew members in daily operations and assigned tasks.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Resolved any disputes among crew members in a professional manner while upholding company policy.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
Timeline
GP Assosiat
Walmart
07.2022 - 11.2022
Paint Technician
A.R.S. Automotive
07.2013 - 07.2022
Sprinkler Technician
Oppliger
11.2010 - 07.2013
Paint Shop Manager
Clovis Body Shop
03.2005 - 10.2010
Crew Leader
Hankins Plumbing
05.2000 - 03.2005