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Dustin Cooper

Coquitlam,BC

Summary

A highly skilled professional with over twenty years of experience in the painting industry, seeking full-time employment with a reputable company. Confident in abilities and expertise, valuable asset to any team. Motivated by self-drive, maintains a "can do" attitude in all daily practices. Successfully undertaken diverse range of projects in various work environments, including new high school builds requiring meticulous inspection and adherence to building codes. Executed numerous large-scale commercial projects, operating boom lifts in congested public areas without incidents. Dedicated significant time to new development projects, encompassing both mass construction and custom homes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman Painter

Alumni Painting
03.2020 - 10.2024
  • Implemented standard operating procedures for paint application, ensuring consistent quality across all projects.
  • Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
  • Ensured high-quality workmanship through close supervision and attention to detail in all painting jobs.
  • Increased team morale with open feedback sessions, resulting in higher productivity and improved overall performance.
  • Streamlined processes through the implementation of effective communication channels among team members.
  • Achieved timely completion of projects by delegating tasks, setting deadlines, and monitoring progress.
  • Skillfully utilized specialized tools such as airless sprayers, HVLP systems, pressure washers for optimal results.

Painter- Lead hand

BMR PAINTING
02.2008 - 12.2012
  • Many aspects of organizing work procedures in multi-trade environments
  • Supervising small crews with tact and boosting productivity
  • Insuring safe and productive practices of myself and fellow workers
  • Helping with training of new employees

painter

RAMSAY
02.2003 - 12.2007
  • Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting
  • Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives
  • Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats
  • Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers
  • Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements
  • Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level
  • Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly
  • Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking
  • Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces
  • Operation of jhl booms, scissor lifts, set up and tear down of swing stages

Skills

  • Team leadership skills
  • Planning projects
  • Spray painting
  • Inspection skills
  • boomlift operation
  • Protective coatings
  • Surface repair

Referencecontacts

  • Margo Ramsay, Ramsay painting, 250-474-3288
  • Richard Hatch, BMR painting, owner/lead foreman, 250-885-6748

Timeline

Foreman Painter

Alumni Painting
03.2020 - 10.2024

Painter- Lead hand

BMR PAINTING
02.2008 - 12.2012

painter

RAMSAY
02.2003 - 12.2007

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