Ben Hoffmann
Delafield,WI
Summary
Seasoned Aquatic Weed Removal Laborer with a background in maintaining safe and clean aquatic environments. Experience extends to ensuring safety standards, carrying out regular property checks, and providing first aid when required. Strengths include high-level vigilance, strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively engage with patrons of various ages(customers). Previous roles showcased commitment to precision and accuracy of a quote contributing significantly to customer satisfaction and well-being. Painting professional skilled in interior and exterior structure painting and refinishing. Specializing in paint jobs. Skilled at the floor and miscellaneous covering and preparation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Sallmann Painting
Dousman, WI
12.2021 - Current
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Mixed and matched paint, stain or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
- Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering, or fading.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
Aquatic Weed Remover/Laborer
Sweeney's Aquatic Weed Removal
Dousman, WI
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- I Was a Crew leader in the second year which allowed me to help have a say in more and gave me more responsibility in making sure jobs got done and equipment all worked.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
- Removed aquatic seaweed from in and around docks and boathouses.
- Hauled heavy tarps long distances to and from work vehicles
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Worked with hydraulic trailers and operated many times.
- Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2027
High School Diploma -
Kettle Moraine Highschool
Wales, WI06-2023
Skills
- Project plans and reports/quotes
- Floor preparation
- Brushing and rolling paint
- Team collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable
- Attention to detail
- Team player
Affiliations
- I love being outdoors
- I love fishing and hunting
- I have a love for nature and its creations
- I have a niche for design
- I love to cook
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- I was awarded my school's Dick Ohm Award all four years of high school. And I was apart of my schools Honor Society my junior and senior year. I was on the honor roll all 4 years of highschool.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aquatic Weed Remover/Laborer
Sweeney's Aquatic Weed Removal
05.2022 - 08.2023
Painter
Sallmann Painting
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Kettle Moraine Highschool
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