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Alec Crowell

Shingleton,MI

Summary

Dynamic business owner with a strong work ethic and proven success at Torch Lake Fiberglass. Expert in paint mixing and color matching, consistently exceeding customer expectations. Cultivated relationships that enhanced client satisfaction and drove repeat business, while effectively managing financial operations and ensuring a safe work environment.

Professional painter with comprehensive experience in surface preparation, color matching, and application techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results in both residential and commercial settings. Adept at adapting to changing project needs and ensuring client satisfaction through consistent performance and attention to detail. Reliable and flexible, known for maintaining high standards in all tasks.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Fiberglass Technician

CC-N-Water
05.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates by prioritizing client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers/vendors to secure favorable pricing agreements for materials/services needed for daily operations.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Increased workplace safety with proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, including resin and catalysts.
  • Demonstrated versatility across various applications such as molding, lamination, repair work, and structural reinforcement within the field of fiberglass technology.
  • Assisted in reducing waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and fitting fiberglass materials for each project.
  • Cured materials by setting materials at room temperature, placing under heat lamps and baking in ovens.
  • Released air bubbles and smoothed seams using rollers.

Painter

Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises
05.2023 - Current
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
  • Upheld company reputation for excellence through diligent adherence to established quality standards throughout each painting project.
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
  • Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.

Professional Painter

Boyne Boat Yard; A Van Dam Company
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Continuously expanded knowledge of industry trends, techniques, and materials through regular professional development opportunities.
  • Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
  • Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
  • Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
  • Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
  • Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Improved team productivity by providing guidance, training, and support to junior painters as needed.
  • Expertly executed surface preparation tasks such as sanding, scraping, and priming before applying paint for long-lasting results.

Business Owner

Torch Lake Fiberglass
03.1990 - 06.2015
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
  • Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
  • Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and delegating responsibilities appropriately throughout the team.
  • Led company through successful rebranding initiative, refreshing image and attracting broader customer base.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Education

Mancelona Public Schools
Mancelona, MI
06-1985

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective multitasking
  • Self-directed and motivated
  • Time management
  • Paint mixing
  • Quality assurance
  • Color matching
  • Spray painting
  • Customer service
  • Basic carpentry
  • Painting restoration
  • Respirator use

Timeline

Painter

Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises
05.2023 - Current

Fiberglass Technician

CC-N-Water
05.2019 - Current

Professional Painter

Boyne Boat Yard; A Van Dam Company
08.2018 - 05.2021

Business Owner

Torch Lake Fiberglass
03.1990 - 06.2015

Mancelona Public Schools

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