Keith Sarty

• Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
• Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
• Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
• Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
• Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
• Met with [Number] clients per [Timeframe] to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
• Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
• Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
• Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
• Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
• Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
• Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
• Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
• Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
• Intumescent coatings

• Used imported materials to create Venetian Plaster Finishes
• Used water-based pigments to tint exotic plasters to achieve desired colors to clients liking
• Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
• Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
• Stripping layers of clear coat finishes from very old hand-carved wood, extremely detailed sanding and prepping, then refinishing with stain or paint.
• Managed daily operations by scheduling and coordinating appointments, assisting customers in selecting and matching colors and preparing invoices and bank deposits.
• Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
• Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks,
• holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
• Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
• Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
• Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
• Read blueprints and instructions and examined surfaces to determine kind and amount of work necessary for each project.
• Met with [Number] clients per [Timeframe] to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
• Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
• Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
• Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
• Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
• Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
• Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
• Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.
• Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
• Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
• Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.

• Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
• Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
• Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
• Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
• Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
• Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Read blueprints and instructions and examined surfaces to determine kind and amount of work necessary for each project.
• Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
• Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
• Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
• Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
• Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
• Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.

• Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
• Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
• Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
• Operated [Equipment] on daily basis.
• Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
• Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
• Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
• Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
• Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
• Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
• Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
• Read blueprints and instructions and examined surfaces to determine kind and amount of work necessary for each project.
• Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
• Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
• Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
• Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
• Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
• Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
• Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
• Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
• Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.

For this company, I have done direct work for them but I was also sub-contracted out over the years.

The companies I have been sub'd to include:

- Professional Painting

- Bourke's Painting

- Hank's Painting

- Dimension's Painting

- New Age Painting And Decorating

- CertaPro Painting (Toronto)

- Fine Line Painting

- JPK Painting

• Very highly reputable Unionized company
• Owner of Morelatto Painting and Decorating introduced me to the owner of the company
• At the time, I was paid as a Unqualified Journeyman, as I didn't have hours proven on paper, but I was vouched for.
• Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
• Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
• Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
• Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
• Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
• Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
• Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
• Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
• Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
• Working with industrial enamels, two-part epoxy's and oil paints.
• Grinding different substrates, usually in an industrial setting.

• Prepare wood surfaces for staining and clear coats
• Stain wood surfaces and add clear coats
• Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
• Prepare surfaces for wallpaper and projector whiteboard wallcovering
• Install wallpaper and projector whiteboard wallcovering
• Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
• Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
• Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
• Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
• Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
• Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
• Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
• Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.
• Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.

• Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
• Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
• Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
• Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
• Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
• Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
• Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
• Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
• Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.
• This was the first company I ever worked for
• The very first day, my foreman put a brush in my hand and told me to learn how to use it!
• I spent several months doing wall repairs with mud and drywall
• I would rotate back and forth from prepping substrates we were painting and teaching myself how to use a brush