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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Koji Hasegawa

Christchurch

Summary

Proficient Automotive Refinisher known for exceptional attention to detail and effective organization. Proven track record in delivering high-quality surface results and fostering a collaborative team environment to enhance overall productivity.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automotive Refinisher/Paint Shop Manager

Hussey Paint and Panel
Christchurch
03.2025 - Current
  • Applied primers and finishes using spray guns, achieving high-quality surface results.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and masking to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
  • Conducted color matching and mixing to meet customer specifications and vehicle standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace, enhancing efficiency.
  • Followed safety protocols and guidelines to minimize hazards during painting operations.
  • Mixed paint according to specifications and selected coating liquid to achieve desired colors.

Automotive Refinisher

Andrews and Gilmore Collision Centre
Christchurch
10.2024 - 03.2025

Automotive Refinisher

Bruce Raxworthy Panel and Paint
Christchurch
12.2022 - 09.2024

Automotive Refinisher/Paint Shop Foreman

Total Body Works
Christchurch
04.2019 - 12.2022

Automotive Refinisher/Paint Shop Foreman

Hesson and Bowry Collision Centre
Christchurch
08.2015 - 04.2019

Automotive Refinisher

Raxworthy European Ltd,
Christchurch
02.2013 - 02.2015

Mobile Automotive Refinisher/panel Beater

Kitakanto Clean Ltd,
Tokyo/Japan
03.2010 - 01.2013

Mobile Panel and Paint technician for most dealerships in Tokyo area. Do spot repairs on site bases.

Automotive Refinisher

Burks Metal Works
Christchurch
04.2007 - 11.2009

Automotive Refinisher

Total Body Works
Christchurch
07.2004 - 04.2007

Automotive Refinisher

Blackwell Motors
Christchurch
01.2001 - 07.2004

Automotive Refinisher/Custom Painer

Monky Magic Design Factory
Chiba/Japan
04.1995 - 11.1998

Design and custom painting for motorbikes and helmets

Education

Automotive Trades

CPIT-Christchurch Polytechnic-Entry For Motor Body Trades
Christchurch
12-2002

High School Diploma -

Chiba Eiwa High School
Chiba, Japan
03-1991

Skills

  • Body filler application
  • Clear coat application
  • Organization and planning
  • Paint application techniques
  • Spot Repair
  • Panelbeating

Certification

New Zealand National Certificate in Automotive Refinisher

Glasurit master painter certificate

Glasurit spot repair certificate

I-car corse Waterborne certificate

IELTS International English Language Testing System Academic module overall score 6.0

New Zealand Full Driving License, Full Motorbike License

Languages

Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Automotive Refinisher/Paint Shop Manager

Hussey Paint and Panel
03.2025 - Current

Automotive Refinisher

Andrews and Gilmore Collision Centre
10.2024 - 03.2025

Automotive Refinisher

Bruce Raxworthy Panel and Paint
12.2022 - 09.2024

Automotive Refinisher/Paint Shop Foreman

Total Body Works
04.2019 - 12.2022

Automotive Refinisher/Paint Shop Foreman

Hesson and Bowry Collision Centre
08.2015 - 04.2019

Automotive Refinisher

Raxworthy European Ltd,
02.2013 - 02.2015

Mobile Automotive Refinisher/panel Beater

Kitakanto Clean Ltd,
03.2010 - 01.2013

Automotive Refinisher

Burks Metal Works
04.2007 - 11.2009

Automotive Refinisher

Total Body Works
07.2004 - 04.2007

Automotive Refinisher

Blackwell Motors
01.2001 - 07.2004

Automotive Refinisher/Custom Painer

Monky Magic Design Factory
04.1995 - 11.1998

Automotive Trades

CPIT-Christchurch Polytechnic-Entry For Motor Body Trades

High School Diploma -

Chiba Eiwa High School
Koji Hasegawa