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Matt Raney

Independence

Summary

Dynamic Lead Painter with extensive experience at Caliber Collision, excelling in paint application and color matching. Proven ability to enhance team performance and maintain high standards of finish inspection. Adept at managing customer relationships and ensuring project success through meticulous attention to detail and effective material scheduling.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Painter

Nicks auto Restoration
Conroe
02.2022 - 07.2025
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate painting schedules and tasks.
  • Identified and reported any surface imperfections before painting commenced.
  • Applied primer and topcoats using spray guns and brushes.
  • Checked finished work against original specifications to ensure accuracy.
  • Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and mixed catalysts with paint in order to achieve desired texture

Owner/Painter

CandyCustomz
Conroe
06.2017 - 05.2024
  • Applied learned color theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth.
  • Nurtured relationships with artists and other internal partners to create positive rapport for future projects.
  • Interfaced with clients and customers to determine special art project needs, prepared design proposals and defined project scope.
  • Marketed artwork through brochures, mailings or websites. Full Custom Painting Harley Davidsons with graphic designs and Airbrushing.

Lead Painter

Caliber Collision
Conroe
03.2012 - 07.2019

Ran the production team to maximize a high-volume shop, with attention to detail. Maintained monthly paint budget to insure material cost was low. Maintained colormatching library to insure original manufacturers standards.

Education

GED -

Spring High School
Spring TX
01-1996

Skills

  • Paint application
  • Color matching
  • Surface preparation
  • Paint mixing
  • Finish inspection
  • Customer relationship management
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Material scheduling
  • Hazardous materials management
  • Expert spray painting
  • Team supervision
  • Spot painting techniques

Certification

Icar platinum certified Axalta waterborne certification PPG waterborne certification Sikken waterborne certification

Timeline

Lead Painter

Nicks auto Restoration
02.2022 - 07.2025

Owner/Painter

CandyCustomz
06.2017 - 05.2024

Lead Painter

Caliber Collision
03.2012 - 07.2019

GED -

Spring High School
Matt Raney