Charleston Alison
Waipahu,HI
Summary
Efficient Painter committed to timely completion of residential and commercial painting projects. Dedicated contributor to hardworking painting team emphasizing safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter/Drywall Finisher
Hawaii Plumbing Group
04.2024 - 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.
- Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
- Removed damaged drywall and wallpaper to prepare for new installations.
- Achieved smooth and consistent wall surfaces by applying drywall compound and sanding.
- Received consistent excellent feedback on work quality and customer service.
- Upheld strict adherence to building codes and regulations while executing all tasks related to drywall finishing.
- Finished installation of drywall by sanding mudded drywall to smooth, even surface.
- Filled joints between panels with multiple layers of compound to strengthen and smooth drywall and drywall joints.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
Painter
International Union Of Painters And Allied Trades
10.2020 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.
- Consistently met safety regulations while working on-site at both residential and commercial properties.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
- Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper maintenance of painting equipment for optimal performance on each job site.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
- Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
Painter/Sandblaster
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF
09.2014 - 10.2020
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper sandblasting procedures, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
- Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various materials.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, streamlining processes for increased productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of material usage, project completion timelines, and other relevant data for reporting purposes.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
- Achieved desired surface finishes by selecting appropriate abrasives and adjusting sandblasting techniques as needed.
- Used personal protective gear to eliminate exposure to harmful dust, fumes and materials.
- Enhanced workplace safety by meticulously preparing surfaces for painting and blasting operations.
- Minimized environmental impact by utilizing eco-friendly blasting materials whenever possible while still maintaining desired results.
- Optimized blasting operations through careful planning, precise calculations, and thorough post-blast evaluations to minimize adverse impacts on surrounding areas.
- Maximized durability of applied paint products through careful selection of appropriate materials for specific vessel types and conditions.
- Adhered to company guidelines and best practices while executing all assigned tasks related to marine painting projects.
- Assured quality control measures were followed consistently during each stage of the painting process from surface preparation to final touchups.
- Contributed to extended lifespan of marine vessels by using protective coating systems designed for harsh environments.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Spray painted surfaces with airless, conventional and High Volume Low Pressure equipment.
- Prepares surface areas and applying paint and decorative coating using brushes, roller, spray gun/machine as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Campbell High School
06.2006
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Indoor and Outdoor Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Problem-Solving
- Safety awareness
- Team Player
- Surface Preparation
- Hand and power tools
- Safety understanding
- Caulking and Crack Filling
- Touch-up painting
- Punctual and Dependable
- Power and hand tools
- Commercial Painting
- Creative Thinking
- Spray painting
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Service
- Primer Application
- Basic Carpentry
- Painting Restoration
- Clean Driving Record
- Drywall Installation
- Brush Technique Mastery
- Oil Painting Techniques
- Underpainting Techniques
- Respirator use
- Drywall and trim specialist
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Time Management
Certification
- Fall protection qualified
- Respirator qualified
- boom lift qualified
- forklift qualified
- sandblaster qualified
- painter qualified
coaching football
I've been coaching my son with his football team since he was 5 years old during flag football seasons. He is now 11 and this is his third season in tackle football. I value my work life balance.
Timeline
Painter/Drywall Finisher
Hawaii Plumbing Group
04.2024 - Current
Painter
International Union Of Painters And Allied Trades
10.2020 - 04.2024
Painter/Sandblaster
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF
09.2014 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
James Campbell High School
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