Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
GeneralManager

David Wellwood

Anderson,SC

Summary

Forward-thinking Small Business Owner with extensive knowledge of Sandblasting, painting and full containment of water towers. Known for success in tank restorations and leading employees to complete tasks. Dedicated to efficient conflict resolution and excellent services.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Self
Anderson, South Carolina
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths to better place them with certain tasks
  • Supervised daily operations on multiple job sites. Have been in this line of work since 1983

Part Owner

Suburban Contractors LLc
Manassas, VA
04.2016 - 06.2022
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversaw production of Job sites
  • Kept all equipment functional
  • Employed prompt decision-making
  • Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.

Foreman Sandblaster and Painter

Titan
Baltimore, MD
03.2013 - 04.2016
  • Sandblast and painting water towers using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using blast lines and other materials.
  • Operated power sprayers, blasting equipment and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Hung tarps for full containment
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.

Foreman Sandblaster and Painter

Blast Tech
Baltimore, MD
08.2011 - 04.2013
  • Painted water towers using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using blast lines and other materials.
  • Operated power sprayers, blasting equipment and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Hung tarps for full containment
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.

Foreman Sandblaster and Painter

Corfu
Fairfax, VA
05.2011 - 08.2011
  • Sandblast and painting water towers using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using blast lines and other materials.
  • Operated power sprayers, blasting equipment and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Hung tarps for full containment
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.

Foreman

G & M Painting
Riverview, MI
01.1994 - 05.2001
  • Sandblast and painting water towers using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using blast lines and other materials.
  • Operated power sprayers, blasting equipment and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Hung tarps for full containment
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.

Sandblaster and Painter

John A Papalas
Lincoln Park, MI
06.1987 - 12.1993
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Painted indoor areas such as factory utility lines
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
  • Applied Tar coats to roof tops

Education

Industrial

River Rouge High School
River Rouge, MI

Skills

  • Leadership and People Development
  • Team Leader
  • Project Oversight
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Basic Repairs
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • OSHA Guidelines
  • Project Deadlines
  • Protective Gear

Timeline

Owner

Self
06.2022 - Current

Part Owner

Suburban Contractors LLc
04.2016 - 06.2022

Foreman Sandblaster and Painter

Titan
03.2013 - 04.2016

Foreman Sandblaster and Painter

Blast Tech
08.2011 - 04.2013

Foreman Sandblaster and Painter

Corfu
05.2011 - 08.2011

Foreman

G & M Painting
01.1994 - 05.2001

Sandblaster and Painter

John A Papalas
06.1987 - 12.1993

Industrial

River Rouge High School
David Wellwood