Breanna Nicole Menard
Bay City
Summary
Experienced and dependable Journeyman Painter, Professional Artist, and Muralist with over 20 years in painting and construction. Skilled at completing high-quality work independently or leading a crew, combining strong leadership, artistic talent, and business management skills. Physically capable of heavy lifting and long hours, with reliable transportation and flexible availability. Expertise includes residential painting, surface preparation, safety compliance, and advanced finishing techniques, with a creative eye for murals and artistic projects.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Operator
Sunflower Painting Co.
Bay City, MI
01.2000 - Current
- Managed all aspects of a painting business including scheduling, estimating, and client relations
- Completed residential interior and exterior painting projects
- Supervised crews, trained employees, and ensured quality workmanship
- Prepared surfaces, applied coatings, and performed detailed finishing work
- Designed and painted murals for residential projects
- Maintained tools, equipment, and inventory
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and job site regulations
Journeyman Painter
Kelly Cooper House Painting LLC
Pine, AZ
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed residential interior and exterior painting work at a journeyman level
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and priming
- Applied high-quality finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
- Painted custom murals and artistic accents upon request
- Ensured clean, precise results and maintained a tidy work area
- Communicated with homeowners to meet expectations and project goals
Journeyman Painter / Construction Worker
Prizm Painting LLC
Tempe, AZ
01.2000 - 06.2022
- Completed high-quality residential interior and exterior painting projects with minimal supervision
- Interpreted blueprints and job specifications to ensure accurate execution
- Led and trained entry-level workers and apprentices
- Operated spray systems and ensured proper coating application
- Performed drywall installation, patching, and texture matching
- Painted decorative murals and artistic features for select clients
- Maintained safety compliance and enforced job site standards
Education
High School Graduate -
Penn Foster High School
01-2012
Skills
- Interior & Exterior Painting (Journeyman Level)
- Professional Artistic Painting & Mural Creation
- Advanced Surface Preparation & Finishing
- Spray Equipment Operation (Airless & HVLP)
- Drywall Installation, Repair & Texture Matching
- Basic Carpentry, Framing & Remodeling
- Blueprint Reading & Job Layout
- Power & Hand Tool Expertise
- OSHA Safety Standards & Compliance
- Project Coordination & Team Leadership
- Time Management & Problem Solving
- Customer Service & Client Relations
- Estimating & Job Bidding
- Certified Fire Caulking
- Highly skilled in Idea Paint
- Experienced with epoxies, oil, and water-based paints and primers
- Power washing, sprayer operation, and back brushing techniques
- Recognized for excellence and high-quality work
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Certified Fire Caulking
- Highly skilled in Idea Paint
- Proficient with epoxies, oil, and water-based paints and primers
- Experienced in power washing, sprayer operation, and back brushing
- Set high performance standards with strong attention to detail, schedules, deadlines, and quality
- Demonstrate excellent customer service with a professional attitude
- Own all necessary tools including ladders, brushes, rollers, and hand tools
- Experience operating as a subcontractor and supervising painting crews
- Received recognition and notoriety for work completed with excellence
Timeline
Journeyman Painter
Kelly Cooper House Painting LLC
06.2022 - 08.2023
Owner / Operator
Sunflower Painting Co.
01.2000 - Current
Journeyman Painter / Construction Worker
Prizm Painting LLC
01.2000 - 06.2022
High School Graduate -
Penn Foster High School