Christian Gallego
Bradford
Summary
Experienced painter to company owner /operator with over ten years of hands-on residential and commercial painting. Proven leader skilled in supervising crews, managing projects from start to finish, maintaining high-quality workmanship, and meeting tight deadlines. Strong back round in surface preparations, coating applications, airless spray applications, paint product technicalities, safety compliance, job site efficiency and customer relations. Seeking a Painting Foreman position to lead crews, up hold quality standards, and deliver projects on time and on budget.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Celebrity Painters
03.2017 - Current
- Founded and operated a successful painting business delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects.
- Managed daily operations and workflow to ensure timely completion of painting projects.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in painting techniques and customer service.
- Implemented quality control procedures to enhance project outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Developed effective brand strategies to increase brand visibility and attract new clients.
- Crew supervision and leadership (2-8 painters).
- Quality Control and final site inspections.
- Experienced with airless sprayers, interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet refinishing and custom home projects.
- Proven ability execute site deadlines and client communications throughout project phases.
- Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation to maximize team productivity across multiple projects.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Evaluated company performance against objectives, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
Concrete Restoration
SMID Construction
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Retained structural integrity in harsh environments by applying waterproof coatings or vapor barriers on completed concrete surfaces as needed.
- Provided support during emergency situations, ensuring prompt response and service restoration.
- Reduced material wastage through efficient cutting and assembly of formwork for concrete pours.
- Preserved historical buildings with careful restoration techniques that maintained architectural integrity while modernizing infrastructure.
Education
No Degree - Condominium Property Management Courses
Humber College North Campus
Etobicoke, ONHigh School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High School
Bradford, ON06-2014
Skills
- Operations management
- Job scheduling and time managing
- Customer communication and issue resolutions
- Job site safety practices
- Material estimation and inventory control
- Residential and commercial painting
- Interior and exterior painting
- Experienced in spraying, rolling and brushing,
- Surface preparations (sanding, patching, drywall repairs, fine finishing prior to top coat applications)
- Drawings and scope of work review
- Dynamic leader and committed to contributing driving project success and maximize team productivity
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Celebrity Painters
03.2017 - Current
Concrete Restoration
SMID Construction
02.2015 - 01.2017
No Degree - Condominium Property Management Courses
Humber College North Campus
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High School