Ashley Nava
Aurora
Summary
Detail-oriented Auto Body Technician Apprentice with hands-on experience at Caliber Collision, skilled in advanced welding techniques and vehicle reassembly. Proven ability to enhance repair efficiency through collaboration and a strong work ethic, consistently delivering high-quality results while adhering to safety regulations. Bilingual in English and Spanish, ensuring effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician Apprentice
Calliber Collision
Castle Rock, CO
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Executed precise repairs on damaged vehicle frames using advanced welding techniques.
- Diagnosed and repaired paint imperfections utilizing state-of-the-art spray equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes, enhancing repair efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating heavy-duty tools and machinery.
Automotive Body Technician Apprentice
Crash Champions
Centennial, CO
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle body damage using advanced welding techniques.
- Restored structural integrity through precision alignment and panel replacement.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Utilized industry-standard tools for painting and finishing surfaces to ensure high-quality results.
- Consistently met deadlines for vehicle delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction and minimizing disruptions to their daily lives.
- Completed high-quality repairs by carefully following manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices.
Car Detailer
Service King Collision
Parker, CO
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Performed thorough interior and exterior vehicle cleaning using industry-standard tools and products.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and communicated findings to management for repair recommendations.
- Maintained organized work area, ensuring safety protocols were followed during detailing processes.
- Trained new team members on best practices for car detailing techniques and equipment usage.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes, reducing detailing time while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with service technicians to prepare vehicles for customer pickups, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies and materials, optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed expertise in various detailing techniques, including paint correction and ceramic coating applications.
- Completed full-service washes that included vacuuming interiors, shampooing carpets, degreasing engines, polishing chrome accents, applying wax coatings to exteriors.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by thoroughly cleaning and detailing vehicles, both interior and exterior.
- Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
- Maintained clean, tidy and safe work environment.
- Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.
- Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hinkley High School
Aurora, COGraduate Certificate - Graphic And Digital Design
Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO05-2021
Skills
- Auto body repair
- Body filler application
- Vehicle reassembly
- Hand tool proficiency
- Excellent work ethic
- Quality-focused
- Plastic repair
- Glass installation
- Sanding techniques
- Buffing techniques
- Deadline oriented
- Power tool proficiency
- Vehicle inspection
- Parts replacement
- Power buffers
- Body refinishing
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Car washing techniques
- Automotive detailing
- Exterior detailing
- Interior detailing
- Hand tools
- Window cleaning
- Power equipment operation
- Chemical handling
- Tire dressing
- Engine degreasing
- Buffing and polishing
- Logo creation
- Social media design
- Logo design
- Graphic design
- Image editing
- Illustration
- Adobe after effects
- Bilingual english and Spanish
Timeline
Auto Body Technician Apprentice
Calliber Collision
02.2024 - 09.2025
Automotive Body Technician Apprentice
Crash Champions
10.2022 - 12.2024
Car Detailer
Service King Collision
08.2018 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Hinkley High School
Graduate Certificate - Graphic And Digital Design
Pickens Technical College