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Ben Sieppert

Business Owner & Master Painter
Calgary

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Fix-and-flip Real Estate Projects

Self-employeed
01.2010 - Current
  • Researched and invested in a house with a poor foundation, lifting the house and resetting it on a new foundation.
  • Updated plumbing and electrical.
  • Planned and developed a new bathroom.
  • Re drywalled walls and ceiling.
  • Replaced exterior with vinyl siding.
  • Dug out basement with backhoe.
  • Operated excavation machinery.
  • Maintained tenants until optimal sell time.
  • Sold for profit.

Pre-owned Vehicle Investment and Sales

Self-employeed
01.2000 - Current
  • Ability to find good deals on equipment or vehicles in understanding market value and resale potential.
  • Repaired mechanical and electrical issues on vehicles and equipment.
  • Skilled salesmanship for both purchasing and selling to achieve maximum profitability.
  • Skilled at autobody painting.

Business Owner/Operator

403 Painter
03.2005 - 06.2025
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Established a loyal customer base through targeted marketing campaigns, referral programs, and personalized customer experiences.
  • Exceeded revenue targets through effective marketing strategies and expanding product offerings.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by renegotiating vendor contracts and reducing overhead expenses.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged employee retention, professional development opportunities, and open communication channels.
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates by prioritizing client needs and addressing concerns promptly.

Painter (Restoration)

P & D Painting (Fire and Flood Restoration)
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Repaired holes, smoke and water damage.
  • Repaired carpeting from water and fire damage.
  • Repaired wood (carpentry jobs) from fire and water damage.

Fairmont Palliser, Banff Springs and Lake Louise

Fairmont Hotels
01.2000 - 12.2003
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Art restoration
  • Paint restoration
  • Furniture repair and restoration

House Dentist Assistant

Steve Sampson
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Floated horses teeth before races.
  • Loaded and unloaded horses into trailers and stalls.
  • Collaborated with horse trainers and owners to achieve care goals of horses.


Manager

Taylor's Used Tires
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Worked as mechanic servicing vehicles.
  • Problem solved mechanical issues with staff.
  • Purchased, repaired, and resold vehicles.

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude

Teamwork and collaboration

Customer service

Problem-solving

Team management

Time management

Flexible and adaptable

Multitasking

Multitasking Abilities

Dependable and responsible

Calm under pressure

Organization and time management

Verbal communication

Supervision and leadership

Equipment Operator

Drywall repair

Faux Finishing

Emergency Flood Repair

General Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance and Repair

Trouble Shooting

Plumbing Repair

Aerial Lift Operation

Lacquer and Fine Finish Spraying

Understanding and Working Knowledge of Livestock Handling

Interests

  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Road Trips
  • Aviation

Timeline

Fix-and-flip Real Estate Projects

Self-employeed
01.2010 - Current

Business Owner/Operator

403 Painter
03.2005 - 06.2025

Painter (Restoration)

P & D Painting (Fire and Flood Restoration)
01.2003 - 01.2005

Pre-owned Vehicle Investment and Sales

Self-employeed
01.2000 - Current

Fairmont Palliser, Banff Springs and Lake Louise

Fairmont Hotels
01.2000 - 12.2003

House Dentist Assistant

Steve Sampson
01.2000 - 01.2001

Manager

Taylor's Used Tires
01.1996 - 01.2000

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