Matthew Hitchens
Cotati,CA
Summary
Foreman Painter focused on completing painting jobs in line with budget and schedule requirements. Proficient in different paints, stains and application methods. Manages and works alongside other painters to perform high-quality work.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Mike Chavez Painting
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
- Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Painter
Darling Painting And Associates
05.2014 - Current
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Interior and exterior painting
- Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes. Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
Warehouse Worker
Western Farms Center
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Drove forklift to load an unload pallets
- Unloaded and reloaded delivery trucks
- Loaded hay and feed into customer's vehicles
- Restocked store
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Newman
Santa Rosa06.2012
No Degree -
College of The Redwoods
EurekaSkills
- Daily Reporting
- Project Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solver
- Effective Multitasking
- Willingness to Learn
- Punctual and Dependable
- Self-Directed and Motivated
- Residential, Industrial, and Commercial Painting
- Interior and Exterior Painting
- Construction Site Operations
- Job, Crew, and Time Management
- Communication with Crews and Customers
- Materials Calculations
- Painting Preparation
- Surface Repair, Texturing, and Patching
- Pressure Washing
- Manual and Machine Sanding
- Primer Application
- Cutting and Rolling
- Spraying
- Trimming
- Varnish and Enamel Application
- Wood Staining
- Floor Coating
- Protective Coatings
- Wallpaper install and removal
- Health and Safety Monitoring
- Aerial Lift and Scaffolding
- Forklift Operation
Timeline
Foreman
Mike Chavez Painting
02.2022 - Current
Painter
Darling Painting And Associates
05.2014 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Western Farms Center
01.2013 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Newman
No Degree -
College of The Redwoods
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