Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter Supervisor
Brushwork Painting
Chatham, ON
01.2021 - Current
Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss current projects, upcoming tasks.
Developed painting schedules and assigned tasks to each painter according to their skillset.
Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences.
Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms.
Estimated cost of materials needed for the project.
Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Knotty Boys
London, ON
04.2018 - 01.2021
Marketed freelance services through social media platforms, word-of-mouth and referrals.
Worked independently and with other team members to decipher problems and create solutions.
Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
Built successful partnerships with other businesses in related industries.
MAINTENANCE WORKER
London Extended Stays
London, ON
01.2016 - 04.2018
Diagnosed issues with heating and cooling systems and took appropriate steps to resolve them.
Cleaned vents and replaced filters to verify proper air flow.
Ordered necessary supplies from vendors when existing inventory was insufficient.
Ensured that work areas were safe by following established safety protocols at all times.
Collected trash from designated areas within the building on a daily basis.
Changed air conditioning filters to improve indoor air quality and help HVAC system perform properly.
Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation.
Monitored stock levels for spare parts and ordered new items when needed.
SAND BLASTER/PREP/PAINTER
Surface Solutions
Dorchester, ON
03.2014 - 01.2016
Maintained records of all work performed including materials used, job time estimates, and any adjustments made to the surface.
Assessed and inspected equipment to keep properly maintained and in service.
Performed regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the blasting process.
Marked patterns, locations and depths of charge holes for drilling.
Applied protective coatings to metal surfaces after blasting process was complete.
Operated a variety of power tools such as grinders, drills, saws, air hammers. to prepare surfaces prior to blasting.
Performed abrasive blasting and cleaning of steel surfaces with high-pressure water jetting, sandblasting, and other methods.
Lifted and loaded materials into machines for blasting preparation.
CREW LEADER
Addaline Asphalt Maintenance
London, ON
03.2012 - 03.2015
Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
Organized crew placement per job function when assigning work.
Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Inspected equipment for proper operation before use by crew members.
Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adult Learning Centre
St. Thomas, ON
06.1995
Skills
Problem-Solving
Effective Multitasking
Quality-Conscious
Safety Protocol Knowledge
Maintenance & Repair
Reliable and Consistent
Strong Organization Skills
Confident and Positive Attitude
Roles And Responsibilities
Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
Provide grounds keeping services, such as landscaping and snow removal.
Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.
Estimate repair costs.
I was responsible for all aspects of sand blasting from start to finish. Blast, prime, paint and maintenance on compressor to ensure daily deadlines were met.
I was responsible for planning and over seeing a crew of 2-3 men. Responsible for estimating how much asphalt we need for the day. Completing work orders. Operate Skidster