Ali Mahecha
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Efficient Painter committed to timely completion of residential and commercial painting projects. Dedicated contributor to hardworking painting team emphasizing safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction. Over 10 years of experience working with established painting company.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Self-employeed
09.2013 - Current
- Painted surfaces using brushes, 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.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Climbing ladders and scaffolding.
- Lifting heavy paints, tools and materials.
- Driving to job locations. Talking to homeowners and tenants.
- Providing canvas and plastic drop cloths for protection and safety of surroundings.
- Leaving houses/homes in clean and orderly fashion from day to day till completion.
Color Consultant /Sales Associate
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Color coordinator , Helped costumers select colors for homes and projects.
- Provided painting knowledge on tools and materials necessary to complete jobs.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Sale associate , Welcoming costumers , answering phones , answering questions , tinting and mixing paints. Completing sales on register.
- Stocked paints and materials.
- Cleaned and kept store orderly.
Painter
Color Bright Painting
01.1998 - 04.2009
- Painted surfaces using brushes, , and paint rollers.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
Education
GED -
Patchogue - Medford
181 Buffalo Ave, Medford, Ny07.1993
Skills
- Company Guidelines
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Safety Awareness
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Creative Thinking
- High-End Residential Work
Timeline
Color Consultant /Sales Associate
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
07.2018 - 11.2018
Painter
Self-employeed
09.2013 - Current
Painter
Color Bright Painting
01.1998 - 04.2009
GED -
Patchogue - Medford