Brian Kearns

Foreman/painter ...responsible for customer service, completion of jobs and workers on site

• Estimated cost of materials needed for the project.
• Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
• Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
• Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
• Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
• Performed minor repairs, such as caulking windowsills, before painting them.
• Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms.
• Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints.
• Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
• Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones.
• Consulted with clients regarding colors and finishes.
• Followed the manufacturer's instructions when mixing chemicals for special applications.
• Kept accurate records of completed jobs for billing purposes.
• Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering, or fading.
• Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
• Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
• Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences.
• Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
• Provided expert advice on the best products to use for various jobs.
• Protected furniture from dust generated during the preparation of walls.
• Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
• Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
• Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
• Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
• Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
• Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
• Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
• Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
• Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
• Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
• Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
• Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work, and estimate materials for each job.
• Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
• Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
• Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
• Recommended blending, harmonizing and contrasting color options to customers.
• Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
• Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
• Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
• Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
• Documented progress and provided estimated completion time for clients.
• Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
• Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
• Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
• Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
• Calculated cost and quantities of required materials based on surface measurements or work orders.
• Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
• PROJECT FIELD MANAGER...
• Effectively scheduled jobs and crews
• Kept track of hours and materials for 6-12 jobs and week and 26 painters
• Recruited,hired and trained new employees
• Handled all customer service calls, color consultation, and estimate insight variables

Painter standard residential painting 1,2 and 3 story homes