Andrew Garza
Lansing,MI
Summary
Dynamic Paint Supervisor with extensive experience at Fincantieri Marinette Marine, showcasing expertise in commercial painting and team leadership. Excelled in enhancing paint line operations through innovative solutions and meticulous equipment maintenance. Proven track record in boosting team performance and efficiency, underpinned by strong skills in surface preparation and employee performance assessment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter/ Cleaner
A change of color
Lansing, MI
10.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering, or fading.
- Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Performed minor repairs, such as caulking windowsills, before painting them.
- Estimated cost of materials needed for the project.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry Etc.
Painter
Tony’s Painting
Lansing, MI
07.2017 - 09.2023
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Kept accurate records of completed jobs for billing purposes.
- Consulted with clients regarding colors and finishes.
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering, or fading.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Completed diverse repairs on commercial and residential buildings and equipment.
- Estimated cost of materials needed for the project.
Paint Supervisor
Fincantieri Marinette Marine
Marinette, WI
05.2011 - 06.2017
- Supervised, evaluated and trained paint technicians in preparation for painting of products.
- Ensured that all employees followed standard operating procedures for the painting process.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Followed safety and quality requirements, participating in daily audits of work area.
- Mixed and sprayed paint and maintained equipment, spray guns, paint booth and storage areas.
- Analyzed and solved problems in paint line operations, employing technically astute and innovative solutions in tune with industry trends.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
- Scheduled staff shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
Lansing06-1989
Skills
- Painting techniques
- Facilities maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Work order management
- Inventory replenishment
- Employee performance evaluation
- Team supervision
- Deadline management
- Employee scheduling
- Contractor coordination
- Production scheduling
- Employee performance assessment
- Commercial painting expertise
- Power washing
- Exterior painting techniques
- Interior painting methods
- Brush and roller skills
- Drywall repair
- Scaffolding setup
- Surface preparation
- Stain and varnish application
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Painter/ Cleaner
A change of color
10.2023 - Current
Painter
Tony’s Painting
07.2017 - 09.2023
Paint Supervisor
Fincantieri Marinette Marine
05.2011 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
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