Iran P. Apodaca
Patterson
Summary
Results-driven Foreman Painter with strong skills in project scheduling and quality inspection. Demonstrated success in managing multiple tasks, ensuring timely project completion, and achieving high customer satisfaction. Expertise in employee training and safety protocol development, leading to a safer and more efficient work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman Painter
Diverse Works PDX
Vancouver
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised painting projects to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
- Coordinated with team members to schedule daily work assignments efficiently.
- Trained new painters on safety procedures and painting techniques regularly.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance before project completion.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming as needed for optimal results.
- Collaborated with clients to discuss project details and design preferences actively.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety standards.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
- Applied paint using spray guns, brushes, rollers and sponges.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
- Monitored inventory levels for paint supplies and other materials used in painting projects.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met.
- Trained new hires on proper use of tools and safety procedures related to their job duties.
- Oversaw the preparation of surfaces for painting, including sanding, patching, caulking and masking off areas to be painted.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Foreman Lead Painter
Oregon Commercial Painters
Vancouver
05.2019 - 02.2024
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies such as paint, brushes, ordering additional items when needed.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans before starting a job in order to determine the scope of work involved.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Worked closely with contractors to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
- Repaired damaged surfaces prior to applying new coats of paint.
- Selected appropriate tools such as brushes, rollers and spray guns based on the type of job.
Education
GED -
Stanislaus County Office of Education
Modesto, CA02-2011
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Paint application
- Quality inspection
- Safety protocol development
- Project scheduling
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Customer complaint resolution
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Valid California license
- Safety practices
- Spray finishing techniques
- Interior painting
- Exterior painting
- Daily progress reports
- Epoxy floor application
- Efficient time management
- Pressure washing experience
- Wallpaper removal
- Team leadership skills
- Commercial painting
- Residential painting
- Epoxy applications
- Wood staining techniques
- Ladder safety awareness
- Quality control monitoring
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Foreman Painter
Diverse Works PDX
03.2024 - 05.2025
Foreman Lead Painter
Oregon Commercial Painters
05.2019 - 02.2024
GED -
Stanislaus County Office of Education