Allan Cantu
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced Painter with 9 years in high-end residential and commercial projects. Expertise in paint preparation, application, and repair, consistently delivering quality finishes on time. Background as a Delivery Driver ensures prompt, safe delivery of goods with strong focus on customer service, route planning, and time management, contributing to enhanced efficiency and satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Painter
Ruiz Painting
San Antonio
08.2011 - Current
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls
- Protected all surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting
- 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
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes
- Protected final finishes by applying lacquers and other sealants
- Sprayed walls with waterproof compound
- Produced smooth finishes by removing imperfections before and after applying coats
- Finished furniture, beams, trim, windows, and patios with high-quality finishes through careful application of compounds such as stain, oil and paint
- Worked flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on shifting needs of each project
- Managed customer expectations through consultations and regular communication
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally
- Inspected completed work to ensure compliance with strict guidelines and high quality standards
- Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including drills and precision measuring instruments
- Set ladders, and scaffolds in place for taking supplies to roofs
- Maintained positive relationships with all customers
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
- Collaborated with plumbers, electricians, and construction site workers to facilitate smooth workflow and efficient operations
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition
- Applied chemical solutions and used polishing machines to clean all installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites and storage areas
Amazon Delivery Driver
ELM Logistics
San Antonio
09.2021 - 02.2026
- Managed delivery schedules and adhered to time constraints daily.
- Delivered packages efficiently to various locations within designated routes.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Communicated with dispatch to confirm delivery details and address issues.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
Education
GED -
Holmes High School
San Antonio, TX04-2010
Skills
- Package delivery
- Delivery documentation
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Dependable and reliable
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Detail-oriented
- Superb eye for detail
- Proper use of hand tools
- Residential and commercial work
- Customer service excellence
- Wall repair
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Amazon Delivery Driver
ELM Logistics
09.2021 - 02.2026
Professional Painter
Ruiz Painting
08.2011 - Current
GED -
Holmes High School