Mark Wisner
KINGSLAND,GEORGIA
Summary
Results-driven Painter/Prep person bringing 15+ years of experience in Painting operations. Focused on boosting team productivity and increasing profits by proactively managing and improving operations. Proficient in prep and painting of many different types of substrates and materials.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Wisners Handyman Services
Kingsland, GA
06.2015 - 11.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Founded and managed Handyman business.
- Performed all duties pertaining to being a handyman
Painter
Ganka Painting
Kingsland, GA
09.2014 - 05.2015
- 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.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
- 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.
- Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
Industrial Painter
Gichner Shelter Systems
Red Lion, PA
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in oven.
- Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
Painter Technician
BAE Systems
Spring Grove, PA
06.2006 - 12.2010
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
- Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
- Coordinated new paint coats with either original manufacturer color specifications or current conditions.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
Painter
Staleys Body Shop
Westminster , MD
03.2003 - 04.2006
- Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in oven.
- Painted surfaces using single stage and base/clear paints
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
- PPG certified automotive painter
Education
Certificates - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Computer Learning Network
Mechanicsburg PA04.2006
High School Diploma -
North Carroll High School
Hampstead, MD06.1984
Skills
- Program Optimization
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality Assurance
- Goal Setting
- Decision Making
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Cost Reduction
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Content Workflow
- Materials Planning and Logistics
Hobbies
Restoring old automobiles- Complete restorations of Antique and collectable vehicles
Computers- Working with hardware and software on windows and some android platforms
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Wisners Handyman Services
06.2015 - 11.2021
Painter
Ganka Painting
09.2014 - 05.2015
Industrial Painter
Gichner Shelter Systems
02.2011 - 05.2014
Painter Technician
BAE Systems
06.2006 - 12.2010
Painter
Staleys Body Shop
03.2003 - 04.2006
Certificates - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Computer Learning Network
High School Diploma -
North Carroll High School