David Portillo
Ruskin,FL
Summary
Talented Painter with eye for detail and efficient approach. Offering 5 years of experience in painting and repair work. Comfortable renewing aging structures and applying initial coats to new construction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Painting
Dcarypainting
Ruskin, FL
04.2019 - 03.2024
- Prepared surfaces for painting by removing old paint, filling holes and cracks, sanding, and cleaning.
- Mixed paints and stains to desired colors and consistency according to job specifications.
- Applied primers and sealers to protect the surface from moisture damage.
- Calculated amounts of materials needed for each job.
- Developed detailed plans for each project based on customer specifications.
- Provided accurate estimates of labor costs, timeframes, and material requirements for projects.
- Selected appropriate tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, ladders, scaffolding, as required for each job.
- Inspected finished projects to ensure they met quality standards prior to client acceptance.
- Maintained a clean work environment at all times while working onsite.
- Performed minor repairs or carpentry work in order to prepare the surface for painting.
- Coordinated with other contractors when necessary in order to complete projects efficiently.
- Scheduled jobs according to customer needs and availability of resources.
- Kept records of supplies used during each job including paint color codes and quantities purchased.
- Ensured that all workers were following OSHA regulations while onsite.
- Ordered additional supplies when needed in order to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Consulted with customers regarding their preferences for color schemes and finishes prior to beginning any work.
- Repaired drywall or plaster if needed before applying paint or wallpaper treatments.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
- Documented progress and provided estimated completion time for clients.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Covered surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
- Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Calculated cost and quantities of required materials based on surface measurements or work orders.
- Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
Education
GED -
Military School
El Salvador12-1997
Skills
- Surface Preparation
- Pressure Washing
- Paint mixing
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Color Matching
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Caulking and Crack Filling
- Exterior Painting
- Indoor and Outdoor Painting
- Color mixing
- Hand and power tools
- Excellent Communication
- Painting equipment operation
Certification
- L24000059015
- Dcarypainting.com
Languages
English
Elementary
Spanish
Professional
Websites
Timeline
Service Painting
Dcarypainting
04.2019 - 03.2024
GED -
Military School