Christopher Thomas
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
To obtain a position with an established company where I can use the skills i possess to not only succeed, but exceed expectations . I am a confident, dependable, hardworking individual who loves a challenge. I work well in a team setting or as the lead man on site. I am a fast learner who can solve most problems if given the opportunity. I look forward to growing alongside of a company as such.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Grinding & Polishing Technician
Wholesale Floors LLC
02.2023 - Current
- Creating a seamless, smooth, easy to maintain interior floor through multiple stages of grinding and polishing.
- Safely operate walk behind grinder, commercial vacuums, hand grinders, and hand tools.
- Minor and major repairs on commercial and residential floors.
- Job management, completing each phase in a timely and orderly fashion.
- Prep, maintain, and fill expansion joints in surface.
Painter, Maintenance
City Of Yuma
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Painting of interior and exterior
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Performed thorough surface preparation, guaranteeing long-lasting results for clients.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Cutting in for proper separation and distribution of colors.
- Applied waterproofing when needed.
Tow Truck Driver/Mechanical Technician
Advanced Towing
03.2009 - 11.2017
- Assisted in training new tow truck drivers, sharing best practices for safe operations and efficient service delivery.
- Managed inventory control for onboard equipment, ensuring all necessary tools were readily available for each job assignment.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Streamlined dispatch communication by accurately updating job status information through the use of mobile applications.
Painter/Foreman/Swing Manager
Wilson & Keo
06.1995 - 02.2006
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- High rise & Skyscraper painting.
- Managed a crew to make sure the job was done and done right.
Education
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, NV06.1996
Skills
- Hard Skills
- Mural Painting
- Hand and power tools
- Installation and Finishing
- Cutting in lines
- Commercial Painting
- Scaffold building
- Trimming
- caulking/ water proofing
Timeline
Concrete Grinding & Polishing Technician
Wholesale Floors LLC
02.2023 - Current
Painter, Maintenance
City Of Yuma
03.2019 - 02.2023
Tow Truck Driver/Mechanical Technician
Advanced Towing
03.2009 - 11.2017
Painter/Foreman/Swing Manager
Wilson & Keo
06.1995 - 02.2006
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School
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