David Harnum
Allenstown
Summary
Detail-oriented painter/Maintenance with a strong work ethic and safety awareness. Proven ability to enhance workflow, train junior staff, and achieve high-quality finishes in diverse painting and Maintenance projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter, Maintenance
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
Andover, MA
03.2022 - Current
- Applied various paint types using brushes, rollers, and sprayers for diverse projects across multiple properties.
- Prepared surfaces for painting through scraping, sanding, and priming to ensure high-quality finishes.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and proactively addressed issues before escalation.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in painting and maintenance tasks.
- Trained junior staff on proper techniques and equipment use to promote consistent quality in work output.
- Implemented safety protocols and maintained compliance with industry standards during all painting operations.
- Maintained inventory of paints and supplies, ensuring availability for ongoing maintenance projects without delays.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing disruptions to surrounding areas.
- Improved building aesthetics by skillfully applying various painting techniques and materials.
- Performed smoothing and finishing work on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication and timely project completion.
- Reduced maintenance costs for clients with efficient use of resources and materials.
- Addressed client concerns promptly and professionally, resolving any issues that arose during the project lifecycle.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
Painter
ARC Electrostatic Painting
Auburn, NH
02.2014 - 03.2022
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and priming to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
- Operated electrostatic painting equipment to achieve high-quality finishes on various surfaces.
- Trained new staff on best practices for safety and equipment operation within the painting environment.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflow processes to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
- Optimized paint application techniques, resulting in improved coverage and reduced material waste.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of the project.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
- Accomplished seamless blending between old paintwork areas with new applications using careful color matching techniques.
Food Service Supervisor
Auburn Tavern
Auburn, NH
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Supervised daily food service operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and customer service excellence.
- Developed schedules for team members, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Implemented inventory management procedures, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline workflow and improve meal delivery times.
- Conducted regular inspections of food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Memorial
Manchester, NHSkills
- Interior and exterior painting
- Exterior painting
- Exterior surface preparation
- Surface preparation
- Multitasking capabilities
- Caulking and filling
- Touch-up painting
- Hand and power tools
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Multitasking skills
- Team player
- Problem-solving
- Drywall repair techniques
Timeline
Painter, Maintenance
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
03.2022 - Current
Painter
ARC Electrostatic Painting
02.2014 - 03.2022
Food Service Supervisor
Auburn Tavern
05.2013 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Memorial