Byron Salazar
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Over16 yearsof success and contributions working as a Leadman for a widely recognized food manufacturing company in business for over100 years (El Pato), and4 years working in the furniture restoration industry. Motivated leader with exceptional people management skills. Expertise in trouble-shooting conflicts and making judgment decisions for resolution. Currently working For luxury Beverly Hills hotel with over 2 years of painting and repairing furniture finishes
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Beverly Hills Hotel
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Excelled under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or client satisfaction, ensuring repeat business and positive referrals.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
Leadman
Walker Foods, Inc.
06.2008 - 02.2022
- Supervise6 people to ensure all company protocol and procedures are followed
- Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards
- Monitor production line and watch for problems such as pile-ups or jams
- Stock and sort final product and prepare for distribution to vendors
- Pay close attention to machine operations to optimize workflow and efficiency
- Trouble-shoot issues that arise and report to Supervisor
- Train co-workers on machine operation and equipment maintenance
Wood Finisher
Novotny’s Refinishing, Inc.
07.2004 - 06.2008
- Smooth, shape, and touch-up surfaces to prepare them for finishing
- Utilizing tools such as sandpaper, pumice stones, steel wool, chisels, sanders and grinders
- Examine furniture to determine the extent of damage or deterioration; decide best method of repair/restoration
- Remove old finishes and damaged or deteriorated parts, using hand tools, stripping tools, sandpaper, steel wool, abrasives, solvents and dip baths
- Wash surfaces and prepare them for final finish application
Education
High School - undefined
John Marshall High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Food Production and Processing
- Machinery Operation and Monitoring
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Equipment Maintenance
- Computer Software – Windows and Mac Platforms
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Surface preparation
- Hand and power tools
- Caulking and crack filling
- Touch-up painting
- Wall repair
- Finishing techniques
Timeline
Painter
Beverly Hills Hotel
02.2022 - Current
Leadman
Walker Foods, Inc.
06.2008 - 02.2022
Wood Finisher
Novotny’s Refinishing, Inc.
07.2004 - 06.2008
High School - undefined
John Marshall High School
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