Austin Therrien
Barrie,ON
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented with experience at JM Painting, excelling in safety protocols and inventory management. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results with positive customer feedback. Self-motivated and dependable, consistently ensuring a clean and safe environment while effectively managing resources and enhancing team collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter
JM Painting
Barrie, ON
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Prepared surfaces by scraping, sanding, and cleaning to ensure proper paint adhesion.
- Applied paints and finishes using brushes, rollers, and sprayers with precision.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment during painting tasks.
- Assisted team members in loading and unloading materials for painting projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during operations.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
Dog Daycare Attendant
Ruff House
Barrie, Ontario
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised playgroups to ensure safe and fun interactions among dogs.
- Maintained cleanliness of play areas, kennels, and equipment daily.
- Monitored dog behavior to identify signs of stress or aggression.
- Provided basic grooming services, including brushing and bathing dogs.
- Assisted in training sessions by reinforcing commands and positive behaviors.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment throughout the daycare facility by regularly sanitizing cages, bowls, toys and other areas used by the dogs.
- Monitored dog interactions to ensure safety of both animals and humans.
- Enforced strict rules of conduct while interacting with animals in order to prevent potential harm or injury.
- Cared for pets during owners' absences.
- Created an enjoyable atmosphere for all guests through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Managed inventory of supplies, including food, toys, and cleaning products.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Peter's Catholic Secondary School
Barrie, ON06-2024
Skills
- Safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Self-directed and motivated
- Punctual and dependable
Certification
Action First Aid.
Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level -BLS (HCP)
Issued 2025-09-09 Expiry 2028-09-09
Construction Safety Trainers.
Working at Heights
Issued 2025-02-24
Elevating Work Platforms.
Issued 2024-10-25
Timeline
Dog Daycare Attendant
Ruff House
09.2022 - 01.2023
Painter
JM Painting
02.2022 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
St Peter's Catholic Secondary School