Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Painting and Repairing bikes
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Andre Doig

Automotive&Industrial Spraypainter
Benoni, Gauteng

Summary

Accomplished Head Paint Foreman with a proven track record at Feeler Africa, enhancing team productivity and client trust through effective communication and mentoring. Skilled in cost reduction strategies and procurement, with a knack for problem-solving and decision-making. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality projects on time, ensuring both efficiency and cost containment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Head Paint Foreman

Feeler Africa
10.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training and mentoring to junior painters on industry best practices.
  • Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating better coordination and problem resolution during complex projects.
  • Ensured consistent high-quality workmanship with thorough inspections and adherence to company standards and guidelines.
  • Developed detailed project plans outlining scope, timeline, materials needed, and potential challenges for each assigned task.
  • Led a team of paint specialists to ensure timely project completion while maintaining quality standards and safety protocols.
  • Implemented efficient workflow processes that reduced material waste and improved overall production efficiency.
  • Trained and mentored new team members, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced skill development and team performance.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure continuous availability of materials, minimizing project delays.

Motorbike Spraypainter

Declee Designs
  • Prepared and primed motorbike surfaces for painting, ensuring high-quality finishes and customer satisfaction.
  • Operated spray painting equipment effectively to achieve consistent color matching and optimal coverage.
  • Conducted quality inspections on completed paint jobs, identifying areas for improvement and enhancing overall standards.
  • Sanded and removed blemishes, dents and other imperfections on painting surfaces.
  • Buffed and finished surfaces after painting to complete product finish.
  • Created specific color shades by mixing pre-existing shades to meet customer desired colors.
  • Exhibited flexibility while managing multiple projects simultaneously within different deadlines.

Spray Painter Foreman

Armour Truck&Plant
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Improved project efficiency by effectively managing and coordinating painting tasks for a team of painters
  • Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
  • Contributed to cost reduction efforts by negotiating favorable terms with vendors for materials procurement.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, enhancing efficiency and reducing paint waste significantly.
  • Oversaw a team of spray painters, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety regulations during projects.

Spray Painter

Mobile Auto Recon Specialist (MARS)
03.2018 - 07.2021
  • Sanded and removed blemishes, dents and other imperfections on painting surfaces.
  • Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
  • Delivered timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
  • Achieved consistent high-quality finishes by utilizing proper spray painting techniques and equipment.
  • Executed high-quality automotive spray painting techniques, ensuring a flawless finish and customer satisfaction on all vehicles.
  • Collaborated with team members to diagnose and resolve paint defects, maintaining high standards of quality control.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on spray painting equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
  • Displayed strong problem-solving abilities in troubleshooting various issues related to paint formulas or application techniques to achieve desired results.
  • Improved overall vehicle appearance by expertly applying clear coats, ensuring smooth transitions between layers.
  • Achieved consistent color matching by carefully mixing and testing paint samples before application.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality workmanship in line with industry standards and client expectations.

Education

Trade Qualification - Spray Painting

Mbuntu Training
Edenvale, South Africa
04.2001 -

Hoërskool Kempton Park
2017

Trade Qualification - Spray Painting

Mbuntu Training
Edenvale, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Cost reduction and containment

Accomplishments

  • Completed 80% of jobs at or under budget.
  • Promoted from Spray Painter to Head Foreman after just 6 months with the company.
  • Achieved quality by introducing deferent painting systems for industrial farming implements and tasks.
  • Documented and resolved paint defects which led to the company saving hundreds of thousands rand.

Certification

Red Seal Automotive Spray Painter

Painting and Repairing bikes

On my free time i like to take on projects that offer an certain amount of difficulty that requires some thought to resolve the issues. From bikes to old restorations etc. Anything to keep the mind keen to observation and problem solving.

Timeline

Head Paint Foreman

Feeler Africa
10.2022 - Current

Spray Painter Foreman

Armour Truck&Plant
08.2021 - 09.2023

Spray Painter

Mobile Auto Recon Specialist (MARS)
03.2018 - 07.2021

Trade Qualification - Spray Painting

Mbuntu Training
04.2001 -

Trade Qualification - Spray Painting

Mbuntu Training
04.2001 -

Hoërskool Kempton Park

Motorbike Spraypainter

Declee Designs

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