Hi, I’m
BRANDON ALLISON
Professional Painter
Kalamazoo,MI
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Summary
Dedicated painting professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level painter position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Blovely Painting And Home Remodeling
Owner
2004.03 - Current (20 years & 6 months)
Job overview
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Managed daily operations by scheduling and coordinating appointments, assisting customers in selecting and matching colors and preparing invoices and bank deposits.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Met with clients to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
- Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
Marshalls Department Store
Lead Loss Prevention Associate
2021.09 - 2021.11 (2 months)
Job overview
- Provided loss control reporting for prospects and clients.
- Completed loss control surveys for underwriting information and evaluation.
- Implemented and maintained loss prevention programs in close collaboration with store management.
- Coached and counseled new engineers in client risk management and internal underwriting issues.
All Stars Home Improvement
Contractor
2003.03 - 2004.03 (1 year)
Job overview
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Platinum professional marketing , Detroit, MI
Traveling sales consultant for the automotive industry
01.2015 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College , Kalamazoo, MI
Associate of Arts from Construction Management
01.2009 - 08.2011
Portage Central High School , Portage, MI
from General
2000
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Client Service
- Staff Training
- Business Development
- Staff Management
- Business Planning
- Sales Leadership
- Financial Management
- Hiring and Staffing
- Project Estimating
- Project Management
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Putty
- Caulk Application
- Product Application
- Finish Stripping
- Stucco Patching
- Hand Brushes
- Fixture Removal and Attachment
- Polishing Surfaces
- Structural Painting
- Commercial Projects
- Preventive Maintenance
- Drywall Installation and Taping
- Color and Pattern Coordination
- Primer Application
- Customer Satisfaction
- Sponging and Ragging
- Coating Preparation
- Repair Pricing
- Masking and Tapping
- Apartment Painting
- Hand Painting
- Trim Painting
- Safety Practices
- Pneumatic Sprayer Operation
- Site Cleanup
- Job Assignments
- Hand and Power Tools
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Reading Comprehension
- Time Management
- Structural Repairs
- Power Washer
- Proper Equipment Usage
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Licensed Carpenter/Contractor - 2004-present
- Certified Professional Painter , Company Owner Blovely Painting and Home Remodeling - 2004-2021
Availability
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Timeline
Lead Loss Prevention Associate
Marshalls Department Store
2021.09 - 2021.11 (2 months)
Traveling sales consultant for the automotive industry
Platinum professional marketing
01.2015 - 03.2018
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Associate of Arts from Construction Management
01.2009 - 08.2011
Owner
Blovely Painting And Home Remodeling
2004.03 - Current (20 years & 6 months)
Contractor
All Stars Home Improvement
2003.03 - 2004.03 (1 year)
- Licensed Carpenter/Contractor - 2004-present
- Certified Professional Painter , Company Owner Blovely Painting and Home Remodeling - 2004-2021
Portage Central High School
from General
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