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Charles Poston

Painter/Historic Restoration
Brunswick,GA

Summary

Diligent House Painter possessing in-depth knowledge of painting tools and equipment. Prepares surfaces for painting, applies coats of paint and assists customers in selecting appropriate colors for projects. Self-directed and energetic individual with excellent physical stamina. Safety-oriented Painter specializing in skim coating and plastering. Wall repair specialist with advanced knowledge of spackling and caulking.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Painter

Seaside Home Services
St. Simons Island, GA
11.2018 - 05.2022
  • Committed to providing quality work at competitive prices.
  • Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams.
  • Valued for being extremely detail oriented.
  • Performed flat glass repairs and minor structural repairs to concrete and wood decks, window trim, windows and door casings.
  • Performed smoothing and finishing work on walls, trim and cabinetry.
  • Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls.
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
  • Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
  • Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
  • Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
  • Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
  • Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
  • Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
  • Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
  • Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
  • Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
  • Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.
  • Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.

Subcontracting Painter

Nash Contractors
St. Simons Island, GA
04.2014 - 10.2018
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
  • 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.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
  • Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
  • Bid on projects, prepped sites and completed projects in line with customer specifications and requirements.
  • Obtained correct dimensions and specifications by properly measuring areas.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in oven.
  • Painted lines for parking lot stalls and safety lines on curves in road.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
  • Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
  • Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
  • Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.

Painter

Charles Poston/ Subcontractor
Southeast Georgia, GA
12.2007 - 12.2016
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Obtained correct dimensions and specifications by properly measuring areas.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
  • Painted lines for parking lot stalls and safety lines on curves in road.
  • 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.
  • Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in oven.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
  • Bid on projects, prepped sites and completed projects in line with customer specifications and requirements.
  • Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
  • Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
  • Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
  • Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
  • Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
  • Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.

painter

La Bell Painting
Jacksonville, FL
03.2004 - 07.2006
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Obtained correct dimensions and specifications by properly measuring areas.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
  • Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in oven.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
  • Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Painted lines for parking lot stalls and safety lines on curves in road.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
  • Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
  • Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.
  • Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.

Historic Restoration

R.K. Contractors
Savannah, GA
01.2001 - 10.2003
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Obtained correct dimensions and specifications by properly measuring areas.
  • Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
  • Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
  • Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
  • Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
  • Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
  • Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.
  • Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.

Education

Associate of Arts - Art Teacher Education

Collage of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, Ga
05.2012

Skills

  • Scaffolding Erection
  • Spray Gun Operation
  • Active Listening
  • Measurement Collection
  • Time Management
  • Joint Caulking
  • Customer Relations
  • Drywall Painting
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Protective Coatings
  • Finish Removal
  • Materials Calculations
  • Wood Staining
  • Varnish and Enamel Application
  • Work Orders
  • Protective Equipment Knowledge
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Manual and Machine Sanding
  • Company Guidelines
  • Safety Practices
  • Power Washer
  • Minor Repairs
  • Brush Removal
  • Site Cleanup
  • Surface Texturing
  • Drywall Installation and Taping
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Creative Solutions
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Hand Brushes
  • Color and Pattern Coordination
  • Faux Finishing
  • Special Coating Application
  • Paint Matching
  • Supply Purchasing
  • Stucco Patching
  • Sponging and Ragging
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Putty
  • Special Projects

Timeline

Maintenance Painter

Seaside Home Services
11.2018 - 05.2022

Subcontracting Painter

Nash Contractors
04.2014 - 10.2018

Painter

Charles Poston/ Subcontractor
12.2007 - 12.2016

painter

La Bell Painting
03.2004 - 07.2006

Historic Restoration

R.K. Contractors
01.2001 - 10.2003

Associate of Arts - Art Teacher Education

Collage of Coastal Georgia

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