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Blake Wakefield

Port Neches,TX

Summary

Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with 15+ years of experience working in busy environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Painter

Big Thicket Industries
02.2025 - Current
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.

Painter's Helper

A-Bear Custom Paint & Remodeling
01.2020 - Current
  • Helped remove damaged materials and surfaces in preparation for repairs.
  • Operated high air-pressure sandblasting equipment and power tools to remove rust, grease and dirt before applying paint.
  • Filled cracks and breaks in surfaces of plaster articles with putty and epoxy compounds.
  • Installed insulation and other thermal barriers to preserve building temperature.

Field Technician

Aataboy Pest Control
06.2019 - 01.2020

Pest control and billing

Tow Truck Driver/Shop Helper

Savants Collision Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Delivered exceptional tow truck service across region and liaised with local authorities.
  • Maximized safety and production levels by frequently cleaning and organizing work areas.
  • Collected payment by cash, debit or credit card and used Point of Sale system to process transaction.
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.

Forklift Operator/Recycler

Ashley Furniture Warehouse
03.2012 - 06.2014
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.

Education

GED -

Windham ISD
Breckenridge, TX

Skills

  • Forklift certified
  • Pallet stacking
  • Industrial and commercial painting experience
  • OSHA compliance
  • Loading dock operations
  • Mechanical inspection
  • Problem-solving
  • Shipment receiving
  • Quality control
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Loading and unloading
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Activity logging

Accomplishments

  • Gained many new clients through word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation.

Timeline

Painter

Big Thicket Industries
02.2025 - Current

Painter's Helper

A-Bear Custom Paint & Remodeling
01.2020 - Current

Field Technician

Aataboy Pest Control
06.2019 - 01.2020

Tow Truck Driver/Shop Helper

Savants Collision Center
01.2015 - 01.2017

Forklift Operator/Recycler

Ashley Furniture Warehouse
03.2012 - 06.2014

GED -

Windham ISD
Blake Wakefield