Brad Shirley

Journeyman Painter

Self Employed Web

Improved safety standards by following OSHA guidelines and utilizing personal protective equipment during all tasks.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering timely completion of projects, maintaining a clean workspace, and providing professional communication.
Adapted quickly to various painting environments, such as interior/exterior surfaces or challenging weather conditions, ensuring optimal results at all times.
Ensured lasting quality of work by properly cleaning, storing, and maintaining all painting equipment and supplies.
Collaborated closely with other trades professionals on construction sites to ensure seamless project execution without delays or conflicts.
Performed routine maintenance on equipment.
Increased efficiency with advanced surface preparation skills, including sanding, caulking, and masking.
Maintained exceptional attention to detail for intricate designs or patterns, resulting in increased client referrals.
Provided accurate quotes to clients by thoroughly assessing project details and calculating necessary materials and labor costs.
Reduced project lead times through effective planning and organization of materials and resources.
Consistently met deadlines for both residential and commercial clients through efficient task prioritization and time management skills.
Received positive feedback from clients for excellent color matching abilities that resulted in cohesive design aesthetics throughout properties.
Achieved consistent high-quality finishes by applying expert painting techniques and using proper tools.
Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality workmanship, resulting in increased referrals and new business opportunities.
Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
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.
Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.