Joshua Burris
Toronto,ON
Summary
Skilled Painting Contractor with solid history of quality workmanship and customer satisfaction in both residential and commercial projects. Strong knowledge of painting materials, techniques, and safety protocols alongside robust project management skills. Proven ability to lead teams, manage timelines, and ensure projects meet aesthetic and durability expectations. Past roles have consistently resulted in high client retention rates due to focus on delivering superior service and results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Painting Contractor
Self employed
03.2018 - Current
- Prepared surfaces for painting by removing old paint, filling holes and cracks, sanding, and cleaning.
- Repaired drywall or plaster if needed before applying paint or wallpaper treatments.
- Consulted with customers regarding their preferences for color schemes and finishes prior to beginning any work.
- Performed minor repairs or carpentry work in order to prepare the surface for painting.
- Provided accurate estimates of labor costs, timeframes, and material requirements for projects.
- Inspected finished projects to ensure they met quality standards prior to client acceptance.
- Scheduled jobs according to customer needs and availability of resources.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Furniture Assembler
Furniture Guys
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Load and unload heavy furniture from trucks or containers onto dollies or carts.
- Keep track of inventory levels to ensure sufficient supplies are available for assembly tasks.
- Adjust and repair furniture when necessary.
- Assemble furniture according to instructions, using hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, and pliers.
- Smooth surfaces with sandpaper or steel wool after assembly is complete.
- Wrap finished products securely for transport.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to complete projects within established deadlines.
- Carry out minor repairs on existing furniture items if required.
- Use power tools such as drills and electric saws to cut wood or other materials accurately.
- Securely fasten components together with screws, nails, bolts, dowels, glue, and staples.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beacon High School
Grenada St.Georges07-2014
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Drywall repair
- Color consultation
- Cost estimation
- Quality inspection
- Project scheduling
- Painting techniques
- Minor carpentry
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Equipment maintenance
- Wallpaper removal
- Safety
- Self-directed and motivated
- Tool cleaning
- Fixtures removal
Languages
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Painting Contractor
Self employed
03.2018 - Current
Furniture Assembler
Furniture Guys
04.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Beacon High School
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