Abdi Adan
Winnipeg
Summary
Skillful House Painter with many years of experience finishing interior and exterior surfaces of residential dwellings. Sanded and prepared surfaces, applied primer and paint and implemented advanced finishing techniques and custom designs. Adept at using brushes, rollers, spray paint, sponges, and broad variety of painting and finishing products. Attentive to detail in providing clients with exceptional painting service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
House Painter
Bayview
Winnipeg
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning prior to painting.
- Applied various paint types using brushes, rollers, and sprayers for finishes.
- Mixed paint colors to achieve desired shades and consistency for projects.
- Vacuumed up dust after sanding surfaces prior to painting them.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize hazards while working on-site.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and applied coats of paint using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
- Removed fixtures and electric switch covers prior to painting.
Painter's Assistant
Motor coach industry
Winnipeg
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted skilled painters with surface preparation and paint application tasks.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition for painting operations.
- Organized work areas to ensure safety and efficiency during painting projects.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during paint mixing and application.
- Cleaned brushes, rollers, and spray equipment after each use for maintenance.
- Supported quality control by inspecting surfaces for imperfections before painting.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
Industrial Painter
Price industries
Winnipeg
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning and sanding materials.
- Applied paint using spray guns and brushes to achieve desired finishes.
- Mixed and matched paints to create custom colors for various projects.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate painting schedules and workflows.
- Documented inventory levels of paint supplies and requested restocks as needed.
- Inspected painted surfaces after completion to ensure quality standards were met.
Education
Pumwani
Nairobi , KenyaSkills
- surface preparation
- paint application
- color mixing
- safety compliance
Timeline
House Painter
Bayview
04.2025 - 09.2025
Painter's Assistant
Motor coach industry
08.2024 - 04.2025
Industrial Painter
Price industries
02.2021 - 06.2023
Pumwani