Andrew Patmore
Auckland
Summary
Qualified automotive refinisher with over 8 years experience. Focused painter proudly offering expertise in various finishes and paint applications. Reliable worker willing to training and mentor other employees. Offering great skills in communication and time management. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Automotive Refinisher
TERRA CAT
, Auckland
10.2025 - Current
- Service reports
- Quoting jobs
- Painting heavy machinery
- Forklift driving
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning machinery.
- Applied primer and paint using spray guns and other equipment.
- Followed health & safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Prepared surfaces of vehicles for refinishing by removing rust, dirt and grease using sandpaper, wire brushes and chemical solutions.
Automotive Refinisher
Panmech Services
, Auckland
12.2022 - 10.2025
- Applied clear coat finish after basecoat is dry in order to provide protection against fading and oxidation.
- Polished painted surfaces with buffers or polishers in order to create a glossy finish.
- Inspected finished product for quality control purposes before releasing it back into service.
- Assisted other technicians when needed with tasks such as masking off sections of the vehicle prior to painting.
- Sprayed test panels with paint to identify closest color match.
Automotive Refinisher
Evoke Bodywork
, Auckland
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Followed work order as blueprint to remove, repair and replace damaged components.
- Applied expertise and knowledge of tools to remove defects and return pieces to factory specifications.
- Disassembled sections of cars with damaged panels and removed old paint.
- Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
- Distributed vehicle parts to technicians for replacement on in-shop vehicles.
- Sprayed test panels with paint to identify closest color match.
- Performed work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
- Evaluated all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
Automotive Refinisher
Collision City Mosgiel
Dunedin
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Examined vehicles to determine approximate timeframe needed to complete job.
- Sprayed test panels with paint to identify closest color match.
- Used discretion and sound judgement in using company materials and supplies.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
- Implemented agile work methods to drive rapid and successful project execution.
- Performed work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
- Completed daily auto body repairs with high customer satisfaction rate.
- Comfortable with both water-borne and solvent application
- Reliable with matching colours and mixing colours to the perfect standard
Panel and Paint Prepper
Andrew & Gilmore Panel and Paint
Christchurch
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
- Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
- Used chemicals, including solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
Education
First Line Management Level 4 - New Zealand Certificate in Business
Mito
05.2025 - 03.2026
Automotive Refinishing Apprenticeship Level 3-4 - Automotive Industry
Mito
Auckland10-2024
Refinisher Bronze ProLevel 1 -
I-CAR
01-2025
Geraldine High School
South Canterbury, TimaruSkills
- Vehicle inspections
- Damage repairs
- Sanding techniques
- Priming
- Top quality finishes
- Matching colours
- Blending panels
- Water-borne and solvent application
References
Mark Holley (Panmech Services)
E: info@panmech.co.nz
Aaron Broomfield (Evoke Bodyworks Employer)
E: info@evokebodyworks.co.nz
Jason Bouzaid (Collision City Employer)
E: info@ccmosgiel.co.nz
Timeline
Automotive Refinisher
TERRA CAT
10.2025 - Current
First Line Management Level 4 - New Zealand Certificate in Business
Mito
05.2025 - 03.2026
Automotive Refinisher
Panmech Services
12.2022 - 10.2025
Automotive Refinisher
Evoke Bodywork
08.2020 - 12.2022
Automotive Refinisher
Collision City Mosgiel
01.2018 - 08.2020
Panel and Paint Prepper
Andrew & Gilmore Panel and Paint
01.2016 - 11.2016
Automotive Refinishing Apprenticeship Level 3-4 - Automotive Industry
Mito
Refinisher Bronze ProLevel 1 -
I-CAR
Geraldine High School