CHRISTOPHER COSTLEY
HARTFORD,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented Spray Painter with a proven track record in quality control and team mentoring. Committed to enhancing productivity and ensuring flawless finishes in every project.
Experienced with surface preparation, color mixing, and application techniques essential for high-quality finishes. Utilizes precise brushwork and spray techniques to achieve desired results. Track record of maintaining clean and safe workspaces while consistently meeting project deadlines.
Experienced Painter with strong problem-solving skills and a solid work ethic. Known for mentoring junior painters and implementing effective quality control measures. Aiming to leverage expertise to drive efficiency and elevate team performance in painting operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter/Spray Painter
Brookfield Auto and Sales
Hartford, CT
09.2021 - 10.2025
- Mentored junior painters on techniques and safety protocols, fostering a culture of skill development and teamwork.
- Monitored inventory levels of paints and supplies, coordinating restocking efforts to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
- Implemented quality control measures to inspect finished work, addressing any imperfections or discrepancies promptly.
- Developed standard operating procedures for painting processes, contributing to enhanced productivity and consistency within the team.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
Painter/Paint Technician
Olenders Auto
Enfield, CT
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Applied high-quality finishes using advanced painting techniques and tools.
- Mentored junior painters, enhancing skill levels and maintaining consistent quality standards.
- Oversaw workflow management, ensuring timely completion of painting projects within set deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to refine processes, improving overall efficiency in paint application.
Painter/Spray Painter
Car Biz Auto
Avon, CT
02.2010 - 11.2016
- Executed high-quality painting services on vehicles, ensuring flawless finishes and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare surfaces for painting, enhancing adhesion and durability of coatings.
- Utilized spray guns and other painting tools effectively, maintaining equipment in optimal condition for consistent results.
- Oversaw workflow processes to improve efficiency in vehicle painting operations, reducing turnaround time without sacrificing quality.
Education
High School Diploma - Art
OCHO RIOS HIGH
ST ANN JAMAICASkills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Effective multitasking
- Team player
- Problem-solving
- Self-directed and motivated
- Paint sprayer operation
- Paint mixing
- Punctual and dependable
- Team collaboration
- Hand and power tools
- Surface preparation
- Color matching
- Spray painting
- Finishing techniques
Timeline
Painter/Spray Painter
Brookfield Auto and Sales
09.2021 - 10.2025
Painter/Paint Technician
Olenders Auto
01.2017 - 07.2021
Painter/Spray Painter
Car Biz Auto
02.2010 - 11.2016
High School Diploma - Art
OCHO RIOS HIGH