Adaptable Lead Painter with proven track record of completing jobs on time and under budget. Focused leader willing to give clear, concise directions to others. Motivated team member driven to provide high-quality work. Adept at working quickly without sacrificing results. Ready to bring 15 years' experience to new position with long-term potential.
Hi, I’m
Alexander Houghton
North Bend,WA
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Veta Painting LLC
Lead Painter
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints, and often installing new drywall and textures to match adjoining areas.
Roof Pros NW
Estimator
09.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
Scott Coatings
Project Manager
10.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management on projects over $1 Million in revenue.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Army Reserve
38B Civil Affairs Specialist
04.2012 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Collected information and entered into database to develop full battlefield picture of key leaders
- Responsible for training and proficiency of CA Team
Epoch Painting
Lead Painter, Special Projects
06.2019 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements and customer requests
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces on interiors and exteriors of residential and commercial spaces
- Worked closely with PM and Owner to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time completion of painting projects
Tera Painting
Owner
04.2012 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Founded and managed contracting business, growing revenue to $150,000 in first year, $1.8 Million by last
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
Shearer Painting
Estimator, and Special Projects Lead Painter
04.2012 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Designed processes for application of specialty finishes.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
Army
13P MLRS Fire Direction Control Specialist
02.2009 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Set up antennas and power generators to support communications.
- Completed inspections and any basic repair need to uphold strict performance standards.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of artillery and missile systems during operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Conducted risk assessments for artillery and missile operations to avoid harm to personnel and equipment.
Queen Anne Painting
Painter
03.2008 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
College Pro Painters Of Mukilteo
Franchise Manager
02.2005 - 10.2007
Job overview
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of 120+ team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Education
American Military UniversityCharles Town, WV
Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration
03.2012
University Overview
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
No Degree from Business Administration
03.2007
University Overview
Kamiak High SchoolMukilteo, WA
High School Diploma
06.2004
University Overview
Skills
- Production Planning
- Fine Finish Painting
- Aerial Lift Rigging
- Proper Equipment Usage
- Drywall Installation and Taping
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Scaffold Installation
- Interior Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Site Safety
- Commercial Projects
- Daily Progress Reports
- Wallpaper Installation and Alignment
- Spot Painting Techniques
- Working in Occupied and Actively Used Spaces
Affiliations
Affiliations
BBB, MBA, PCA
Timeline
Lead Painter
Veta Painting LLC
06.2021 - Current
Estimator
Roof Pros NW
09.2020 - 08.2021
Project Manager
Scott Coatings
10.2019 - 02.2020
Lead Painter, Special Projects
Epoch Painting
06.2019 - 09.2019
38B Civil Affairs Specialist
Army Reserve
04.2012 - 01.2020
Owner
Tera Painting
04.2012 - 05.2019
Estimator, and Special Projects Lead Painter
Shearer Painting
04.2012 - 12.2012
13P MLRS Fire Direction Control Specialist
Army
02.2009 - 04.2012
Painter
Queen Anne Painting
03.2008 - 01.2009
Franchise Manager
College Pro Painters Of Mukilteo
02.2005 - 10.2007
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration
University of Washington
No Degree from Business Administration
Kamiak High School
High School Diploma
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