The applicant is seeking a position in automotive repair and expresses a passion for quality work and continuous learning. They have over 10 years of experience in automotive repair in Italy, Australia, and the UK, holding roles such as autobody technician, prepper, stripper, and fitter. The applicant emphasizes skills such as attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and adapting to new vehicle models.

1. Dear Company,
I am contacting to express my interest to work in your company, after have been working in different
countries in the automotive field for more than 10 years, I would work in a company where qualities as
passion, obsession for quality and details and the pursuit of excellence are fundamental prerogatives
where I can increase my knowledges and working skills, and use my skills and qualification as well and
bring my enthusiasm for working with vehicles.
Have the opportunity to work for your team it would be a great honour for me, and it would
undoubtedly be the realization of an essential aim in my life and in my working path.
I’m in Canada on an International Experience Canada program with a regular work permit.
My passion for the Automotive sector is equally matched by my experience in it, and I am confident that
I can help your company meet any challenges it faces in the future. I have been employed as a car
stripper and fitter and auto mechanic with different companies in Italy and abroad, I have gained a
reputation not only for my impressive work rate and integrity but also for my methodical skills and qualities
as a perfectionist.
I would describe myself as an individual with excellent interpersonal, methodical and organizational skills,
a strong ability to work under pressure and a marked aptitude for manual works. I’m a hardworking,
mature, autonomus, motivated trustworthy, punctual, helpful, open-minded and enthusiastic person with
a good team spirit. Definetely I can say to be a perfectionist and meticulous person, always careful to
detail and to do a great job.
I spent one year in Australia, where I had the great chance to work in an Australian car repair
environment which was really helpful to my experience abroad. I learned a lot about Australian cars, I
had the opportunity to increase my skills and pass on my body of knowledges to the Australian car repair
sector. In the the past 6 years I have been working in Italy and United Kingdom, I have increased my
experience in auto repair field and had the chance to increase my panel beatering and painting skills,
starting repairing light dents on cars and working on the preparation of car to be painted. I am also
practicing the paintless dent remove tecnique.
I feel to say that I always maintain constant dedication to quality, maximize the accuracy and ensure
jobs are complete correctly and to perfection. I demonstrated talent for quick and accurate
identification of a problem and definition of corrective actions. I highly skilled and dependable with
hands. I have got great ability of interpreting technical specification, providing leadership to co-workers
on repair with accuracy and minimizing lost times.
I have been working on different car models from various automakers.
I feel to say that I’ve got a propensity for this job. I have no concern on working on a car I’ve never seen
before, that’s thanks my methodical and meticulous skills, patience and perseverance. Within few time, I
am able to analyze and examine a car, and then I am ready to strip it and fix solving any potential
inconvenience or problem on the way.
The attached resume will provide a more complete overview of my work path.
I would appreciate if you can provide me with an opportunity to display my skills.
Have a look on my Linkedin profile for more information and please don't hesitate to contact me if you
need further.
I appreciate you taking the time to review my credentials and I would like to thank you for your time and
consideration.
Yours sincerely
Thomas Martinelli

2. PERSONAL
INFORMATION
Name Thomas Martinelli
Current Address Canada
Telephone +39 3336963030
E-mail karakuchi79@gmail.com
Nationality Italian
Date of birth 20TH OF MAY 1979
THOMAS
MARTINELLI
RESUME + COVER LETTER

3. WORK EXPERIENCE
• Dates (from – to) From October 2014 to present
• Name and address of
employer
CARROZZERIA MARTIGNONI – Crash Repair Center
VOLKSWAGEN AUDI Authorised and Specialised
Via Salvo D’Acquisto 4 – 21013 Gallarate (VA) - Italy
• Type of business or sector Automotive
• Occupation or position held Autobody Repair Technician , Prepper, Stripper and Fitter
• Main activities and
responsibilities
+ Review damage report and estimates of repair cost, plan work to be
performed and parts to be ordered;
+ Prepare vehicles for painting (mask and tape auto body surfaces, sand down
and primers application);
+ Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and
frame and underbody components (such as mechanical and electrical parts)
using specific tools;
+ Hammer out light dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers;
+ Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents;
+ Remove damage fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch
and bolt or weld replacement parts into place;
+ File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools;
+ Mix paint, blend and match colors;
+ Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and
sunroofs;
+ Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets
and floorboard insulation;
+ Operate measuring, mechanical and hydraulic equipment;
+ Install tint car window film;
+ Vehicle polishing;
+ Light painting jobs using brush or spray guns;
+ Light jobs of paint - less dent removal;
+ Air conditioning system check-up and re-filling;
+ Internal and external car washing;
+ Inspect repaired vehicles and test - drive them for proper handling.
• Dates (from – to) From December 2013 to September 2014
• Name and address of
employer
FOX AUTOS – Crash Repair Center
50a Overdale Road – Ealing – W5 4TT LONDON
• Type of business or sector Automotive
• Occupation or position held Autobody Repair Technician , Prepper, Stripper and Fitter
• Main activities and
responsibilities
+ Review damage report and estimates of repair cost, plan work to be
performed and parts to be ordered;
+ Prepare vehicles for painting (mask and tape auto body surfaces, sand down
and primers application);
+ Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and
frame and underbody components (such as mechanical and electrical parts)
using specific tools;
+ Hammer out light dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers;
+ Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents;
+ Remove damage fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch
and bolt or weld replacement parts into place;

4. + File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools;
+ Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and
sunroofs;
+ Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets
and floorboard insulation;
+ Operate measuring, mechanical and hydraulic equipment;
+ Install tint car window film;
+ Vehicle polishing;
+ Air conditioning system check-up and re-filling;
+ Internal and external car washing;
+ Inspect repaired vehicles and test - drive them for proper handling.
• Dates (from – to) From September 2011 to November 2013
• Name and address of
employer
CARROZZERIA BONTA’ Smash Repair Body Shop
Viale Palmanova 221 – 3310 Udine - Italy
• Type of business or sector Automotive
• Occupation or position held Autobody Repair Technician , Prepper, Stripper and Fitter
• Main activities and
responsibilities
+ Review damage report and estimates of repair cost, plan work to be
performed and parts to be ordered;
+ Prepare vehicles for painting (mask and tape auto body surfaces, sand down
and primers application);
+ Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and
frame and underbody components (such as mechanical and electrical parts)
using specific tools;
+ Hammer out light dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers;
+ Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents;
+ Remove damage fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch
and bolt or weld replacement parts into place;
+ File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools;
+ Mix paint, blend and match colors;
+ Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and
sunroofs;
+ Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets
and floorboard insulation;
+ Operate measuring, mechanical and hydraulic equipment;
+ Install tint car window film;
+ Vehicle polishing;
+ Light painting jobs using brush or spray guns;
+ Light jobs of paint-less dent removal;
+ Air conditioning system check-up and re-filling;
+ Internal and external car washing;
+ Inspect repaired vehicles and test - drive them for proper handling.
• Dates (from – to) From June 2010 to September 2011
• Name and address of
employer
CAR SERVICE ITALIA Smash Repair Body Shop
Via Tavagnacco 89/21 – 3310 Udine - Italy
• Type of business or sector Automotive
• Occupation or position held Autobody Repair Technician , Prepper, Stripper and Fitter

5. • Main activities and
responsibilities
+ Review damage report and estimates of repair cost, plan work to be
performed and parts to be ordered;
+ Prepare vehicles for painting (mask and tape auto body surfaces, sand down
and primers application);
+ Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and
frame and underbody components (such as mechanical and electrical parts)
using specific tools;
+ Hammer out light dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers;
+ Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents;
+ Remove damage fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch
and bolt or weld replacement parts into place;
+ File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools;
+ Mix paint, blend and match colors;
+ Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and
sunroofs;
+ Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets
and floorboard insulation;
+ Operate measuring, mechanical and hydraulic equipment;
+ Install tint car window film;
+ Vehicle polishing;
+ Light painting jobs using brush or spray guns;
+ Light jobs of paint-less dent removal;
+ Air conditioning system check-up and re-filling;
+ Internal and external car washing;
+ Inspect repaired vehicles and test-drive them for proper handling.
+ Nanotechnology treatment application, to protect car’s paint from damages
caused by sunlight, acid rain, fallout from production.
• Dates (from – to) From January 2010 to June 2010
• Name and address of
employer
CARROZZERIA MANIAGHESE Smash Repair Body Shop
Via Violis 18 – Maniago (PN) - Italy
• Type of business or sector Automotive
• Occupation or position held Autobody Repair Technician , Prepper, Stripper and Fitter
• Main activities and
responsibilities
+ Review damage report and estimates of repair cost, plan work to be
performed and parts to be ordered;
+ Prepare vehicles for painting (mask and tape auto body surfaces, sand down
and primers application);
+ Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and
frame and underbody components (such as mechanical and electrical parts)
using specific tools;
+ Hammer out light dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers;
+ Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents;
+ Remove damage fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch
and bolt or weld replacement parts into place;
+ File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools;
+ Mix paint, blend and match colors;
+ Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and
sunroofs;
+ Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets
and floorboard insulation;
+ Operate measuring, mechanical and hydraulic equipment;
+ Install tint car window film;
+ Vehicle polishing;
+ Light painting jobs using brush or spray guns;
+ Light jobs of paint - less dent removal;

6. + Air conditioning system check-up and re-filling;
+ Internal and external car washing;
+ Inspect repaired vehicles and test - drive them for proper handling.
• Dates (from – to) From March 2009 to December 2009
• Name and address of
employer
TCS TAXI COMBINED SYDNEY Smash Repair Body Shop
9, Bourke Road – Alexandria – 2015 Sydney - Australia
• Type of business or sector Automotive
• Occupation or position held Autobody Repair Technician , Prepper, Stripper and Fitter
• Main activities and
responsibilities
+ Assemble Taxi’s equipment;
+ Review damage report and estimates of repair cost, plan work to be
performed and parts to be ordered;
+ Prepare vehicles for painting (mask and tape auto body surfaces, sand down
and primers application);
+ Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and
frame and underbody components (such as mechanical and electrical parts)
using specific tools;
+ Hammer out light dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers;
+ Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents;
+ Remove damage fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch
and bolt or weld replacement parts into place;
+ File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools;
+ Mix paint, blend and match colors;
+ Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and
sunroofs;
+ Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets
and floorboard insulation;
+ Operate measuring, mechanical and hydraulic equipment;
+ Install tint car window film;
+ Vehicle polishing;
+ Light painting jobs using brush or spray guns;
+ Light jobs of paint - less dent removal;
+ Air conditioning system check-up and re-filling;
+ Internal and external car washing;
+ Inspect repaired vehicles and test - drive them for proper handling.
• Dates (from – to) From January 2003 to December 2008
• Name and address of
employer
CARROZZERIA EMILIANA Smash Repair Body Shop
BMW and MINI Authorised and Specialised
Roveredo in Piano - Italy
• Type of business or sector Automotive
• Occupation or position held Autobody Repair Technician , Prepper, Stripper and Fitter
• Main activities and
responsibilities
+ Review damage report and estimates of repair cost, plan work to be
performed and parts to be ordered;
+ Prepare vehicles for painting (mask and tape auto body surfaces, sand down
and primers application);
+ Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and
frame and underbody components (such as mechanical and electrical parts)
using specific tools;
+ Hammer out light dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers;
+ Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents;
+ Remove damage fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch

7. and bolt or weld replacement parts into place;
+ File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools;
+ Mix paint, blend and match colors;
+ Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and
sunroofs;
+ Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets
and floorboard insulation;
+ Operate measuring, mechanical and hydraulic equipment;
+ Install tint car window film;
+ Vehicle polishing;
+ Light painting jobs using brush or spray guns;
+ Light jobs of paint - less dent removal;
+ Air conditioning system check-up and re-filling;
+ Internal and external car washing;
+ Assemble “M” kit on BMW and other kit;
+ Inspect repaired vehicles and test - drive them for proper handling.
• Dates (from – to) From January 2002 to December 2002
• Name and address of
employer
Zincheria B&B
Montereale Valcellina (PN) - Italy
• Type of business or sector Industry
• Occupation or position held Steel galvanizing operator
• Main activities and
responsibilities
Steel galvanizing
• Dates (from – to) From April 1999 to Dovember 2001
• Name and address of
employer
Precisteel
Maniago (PN) - Italy
• Type of business or sector Metal worker
• Occupation or position held Milling machine operator
• Main activities and
responsibilities
Cast iron milling machine operator
• Dates (from – to) From November 1997 to February 1999
• Name and address of
employer
Lamaplastic
Maniago (PN) - Italy
• Type of business or sector Plasting molding
• Occupation or position held Mold changing
• Main activities and
responsibilities
Mold changing operator

8. EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
• Dates From January 2009 to June 2009
• Name and type of
organization providing
education and training
ABILITY English Language School
10 Quay Street, Sydney NSW 2000 – Australia
• Dates In 2005
• Name and type of
organization providing
education and training
BMW Milano Italy
BMW Vehicle Technician and Training Course
• Title of qualification awarded BMW Vehicles Technician
• Dates (from – to) From 1994 to 1997
• Name and type of
organization providing
education and training
I.R.F.o.P. Vocational Training Institute
Auto Mechanic and Automotive Technician Repair School
Arba (PN)- Italy
• Title of qualification awarded Auto and Agricultural Vehicles Mechanic
Auto Repair Technician
•Training / Stage In 1997 stage/training as automobile mechanic at
“Autofficina Mattioz” - Vajont (PN) - Italy
PERSONAL
SKILLSAND
COMPETENCES
MOTHER TONGUE Italian
OTHER LANGUAGES English
• Reading skills Professional Working Proficiency
• Writing skills Professional Working Proficiency
• Verbal skills Professional Working Proficiency
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
AND COMPETENCES
+ Perfectionist, meticulous and detail oriented
+ Excellent methodical, organizational and interpersonal skills
+ Strong ability to work under pressure
+ Marked attitude and ability for manual work
+ Talent for quick and accurate identification and resolution of a problem
+ Ability of interpreting and understanding technical specifications
+ Scrupulosus, perfectionist, hardworker, handyman, trustworthy, mature,
punctual, autonomus and motivated individual with a good team spirit.
COMPETENCES
WITH COMPUTER
Good knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems
DRIVING LICENCES Driving license category A (motorbikes)
Driving license category B (cars)