Allison Soto Valentin
Groton
Summary
Proficient Painter bringing 3+ years of experience in learning and applying proper skills to achieve desired final product within a safe and timely manor. Expert in preparing surfaces, understanding requirements, and dedicated to providing flawless final results in all areas throughout the boat, both inside and out. Motivated working lead who enjoys teaching those willing to learn. Looking to expand my knowledge and contribute to the safe expedition for completion of our submarines on a higher level.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter, WL
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton
08.2021 - Current
- Prepare steel surfaces by washing, hand or mechanically prepping, and abrasive blasting to the different standards that are required.
- Learn and follow different paints, their schedules, and requirements for different areas of the boat.
- Be able to assess a specific job, understand its requirements, and lead a team to achieve the required goal in a safe and timely manner.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Ensure proper ventilation, signage, tools, and PPE requirements are followed not just by our crew, but also by those within the area of our scope of work.
- Be able to inspect different applications of paint using my NACE 1 Coating Inspector certification to ensure each step meets the standards required.
- Ability to identify, address, and correct failing or faulty paint to prevent the spread of corrosion.
- Cleaned up job sites after the completion of projects, to equal or better than before the start of the job.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montville High School
Montville06-2001
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Paint application
- NACE coating inspection
- Safety compliance
- Corrosion prevention
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking
- Power and hand tools
- Coating knowledge
- Issue resolution
- Time management abilities
Certification
- Level 1 NACE coating inspector certification
Timeline
Painter, WL
General Dynamics Electric Boat
08.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Montville High School