Dakota Gravitt
Everest,KS
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 10 years in the paint industry, adept at overseeing application processes and training new employees. Exceptional communication and leadership skills foster a collaborative team environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement. Focused on delivering measurable results while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and equipment performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Home Painter
Self Employed
Everest, KS
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming for optimal paint application.
- Applied various painting techniques using brushes, rollers, and sprayers to achieve finishes.
- Mixed paints and coatings to match specified colors and ensure consistency in application.
Wet Paint/powder coat technician
Van Am Tool and Engineering
Joseph, MO
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated powder coating and wet paint equipment to apply finishes on various metal components.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning and sandblasting prior to powder coating/wet paint processes.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Monitored curing ovens to ensure optimal temperature and time settings for coatings.
- Calibrated and maintained spray guns, hoppers and other equipment used in the process.
- Kept accurate records of all work performed including quantity produced, defects found and time taken to complete tasks.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
Lead of Clear Coat Department/Paint Booth Sprayer/Trainer
Koch and Company
Seneca, United States
06.2014 - 06.2024
- Oversaw the clear coat application process, ensuring high-quality finishes and adherence to industry standards.
- Trained new team members on best practices for paint application and equipment usage, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Implemented quality control measures that reduced defects in clear coat application by 15%, enhancing overall product satisfaction.
- Maintained and calibrated spray equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wathena High School
Wathena, United StatesSkills
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Communication
- Color Matching
- Surface Preparation
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Defect Reduction
- Process Optimization
- Safety Compliance
- Team Training
- Paint Application Techniques
- Equipment Calibration
- Quality Control
- Airless Paint application
- Pneumatic spray based paint application
Hobbies and Interests
I am a father, and a husband who thoroughly enjoys spending my spare time with my family. I enjoy fishing, farming, cooking, and recording music in my studio.
Timeline
Wet Paint/powder coat technician
Van Am Tool and Engineering
06.2025 - 02.2026
Professional Home Painter
Self Employed
07.2024 - Current
Lead of Clear Coat Department/Paint Booth Sprayer/Trainer
Koch and Company
06.2014 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Wathena High School