Benjamin Gruenberg
Solemint,CA
Summary
My name is Benjamin gruenberg , I’ve been union with the entertainment industry for 24 years, unfortunately the business is changing so drastically Hollywood phase been relocateing
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Motion Picture and Television Set Painter
IATSE LOCAL 729 399/teamsters local 479 ( iatse)
Los Angeles, CA
12.2000 - Current
- Prepared and painted sets for television shows and movies.
- Mixed paint to achieve desired colors according to production requirements.
- Sanded, primed, and applied finishes to sets as needed.
Wildland Firefighter Usfs/cal Fire
Cal fire & United States forest service
Los Angeles, California
09.1998 - 05.2000
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
Education
Associate of Arts - Entertainment Craft
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA01-2009
Skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Faux Finishing
- Project Planning
- Detail orientation
- Deadline-driven
- Surface Preparation
- Client Communication
- Material Selection
- Deadline Adherence
- Construction Techniques
- Painting techniques
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Relations
- Materials Calculation
- Finish Removal
- Manual and Machine Sanding
- Pigment Mixing
- Joint Caulking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Clear Communication
- Cost Estimation
- Time Management
- Spray Gun Operation
- Wood Staining
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Service Promotion
- Written Communication
- Multitasking
- Facilities Maintenance
- Workspace Organization
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Equipment Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Scaffolding Erection
- Wall and surface repair
- Respirator operation
- Assignment Delegation
- Surface Texturing
- RRP Certification
- Floor Coating
- Reliability
- Painting equipment operation
- Installation and Finishing
- Venetian finishes
- Schedule Coordination
- Sponging and Ragging
- Special Coating Application
- Effective Communication
- Hand and power tools
- OSHA Compliance
- Sprayer use
- Professional Demeanor
- Industrial and commercial painting experience
- Adaptability
- Project Management
- Supply Purchasing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Primer Application
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Polishing
- Aerial Lift Rigging
- Continuous Improvement
- Paint mixing
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Drywall Installation and Taping
- Paint viscosity
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Crew Management
- Analytical Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Power and hand tools
- Excellent Communication
- Project plans and reports
- Scaffold building
- Quality Assurance
- Decision-Making
- Safety understanding
Timeline
Motion Picture and Television Set Painter
IATSE LOCAL 729 399/teamsters local 479 ( iatse)
12.2000 - Current
Wildland Firefighter Usfs/cal Fire
Cal fire & United States forest service
09.1998 - 05.2000
Associate of Arts - Entertainment Craft
Los Angeles Valley College