Benjamin Watrous
Ledyard,CT
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, delivering high-quality painting and carpentry services as a self-employed contractor. Successfully led custom projects, enhancing team productivity and client satisfaction. Expert in indoor and outdoor painting, with a proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Self Employed Services
04.2008 - Current
- Executed detailed surface preparation for various painting projects to ensure optimal adhesion and finish quality.
- Applied a variety of paint types using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment to achieve desired aesthetics.
- Developed color matching techniques to meet client specifications and enhance overall project appeal.
- Mentored junior painters on best practices in application techniques and safety standards.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.
- 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 project.
- Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
Lead Carpenter
Self Employed Services
04.2001 - Current
- Led custom carpentry projects from design to completion, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship.
- Supervised and trained junior carpenters, enhancing team skills and productivity.
- Developed project timelines and managed budgets for residential renovations.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Resolved on-site challenges through innovative problem-solving techniques and effective communication.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement in construction methods, leading to increased profitability for the company.
- Delivered custom-built solutions tailored to client needs by leveraging advanced carpentry skills in various construction techniques.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of assignments while maintaining high-quality workmanship throughout each project phase.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
Education
GED -
Ledyard
CTSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Exterior painting
Timeline
Painter
Self Employed Services
04.2008 - Current
Lead Carpenter
Self Employed Services
04.2001 - Current
GED -
Ledyard