Thomas Otwell
Dubach,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Hinson Painting
Ruston, LA
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering or fading;.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning job;.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting;.
- Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones;.
- Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms;.
- Performed minor repairs such as caulking windowsills before painting them ;.
- Protected furniture from dust generated during preparation of walls ;.
- Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints ;.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
Carpenter
Howard Construction International
Dubach, LA
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Measured materials accurately with tape measure or ruler.
- Cut wood, plastic, fiberglass and other building materials using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes and sanders.
- Assembled parts into sections according to specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from delivery vehicles as needed.
- Operated power tools such as drills, nail guns and circular saws safely and efficiently.
- Installed doors, windows, siding, trim and other components of buildings.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping up debris at the end of each shift.
- Grouted tile floors and walls according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Collaborated with carpenters in completing complex tasks more quickly.
- Attached hardware such as hinges, locksets and drawer pulls securely.
- Unloaded lumber from trucks using forklift when necessary.
- Assembled products using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Built carpentry products such as cabinetry, framework and furniture.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Installed, assembled and repaired woodwork, millwork, cabinetry and trim under supervision of master carpenter.
- Installed drywall, ceilings and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ruston High School
Ruston, LA05-1990
Skills
- Time Management
- Dependable
- Punctual and Dependable
- Excellent Communication
- Project Management
- Effective Multitasking
- Team Player
- Creative
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Construction Site Operations
- Exterior Painting
- Safety Understanding
- Basic Carpentry
- Power and Hand Tools
- Problem-Solving
- Sprayer Use
- Painting Equipment Operation
- Equipment Troubleshooting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Painter
Hinson Painting
01.2019 - 01.2024
Carpenter
Howard Construction International
04.2016 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Ruston High School
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