Alexander Bravo
Porterville,CA
Summary
Skillful House Painter with many years of experience finishing interior and exterior surfaces of residential dwellings. Sanded and prepared surfaces, applied primer and paint and implemented advanced finishing techniques and custom designs. Adept at using brushes, rollers, spray paint, sponges, and broad variety of painting and finishing products. Attentive to detail in providing clients with exceptional painting service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Repair/House Painter
Self-employeed
Porterville, CA
01.2015 - 08.2024
- Prepared surfaces for painting by filling cracks, holes and other imperfections with caulk or putty.
- Measured wall area accurately to determine amount of material needed for each project.
- Inspected areas for needed repairs before applying primer or final coat of paint.
- Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and applied coats of paint using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
- Calculated the amounts of materials required to complete each job accurately.
- Stained woodwork including cabinets, doors and furniture pieces upon request.
- Removed fixtures such as door knobs, light switch covers, window sashes and hardware prior to painting.
- Received work orders from supervisors and clients to determine scope of work, materials needed and other job requirements.
- Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
- Met with clients to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Scheduled and coordinated appointments and assisted customers in selecting and matching colors.
- Removed fixtures and electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tulare Adult School
Tulare, CA06-2024
Skills
- Paint mixing
- Ladder safety
- Surface Preparation
- Pressure Washing
- Project Estimation
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Finishing Techniques
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Quality Assurance
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Home Repair/House Painter
Self-employeed
01.2015 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Tulare Adult School