Debra Motes
Contractor
Tulsa,OK
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Painter
Dale's Painting
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Masked surfaces to prevent paint over spray.
- Cleaned Up work area.
Business Owner
Handy Girl Home Repair And Painting
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Great problem solver.
- Team management.
- Strategic decision making.
- Business Planning.
- Building Trust and Satisfaction with clients.
Contractor
Handy Girl Home Repair And Painting
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Painter.
- Carpenter.
- Basic Electrical.
- Drywall.
- Framer.
- Remodeler
- Flooring Installs.
- Masking.
- Clean-Up.
- Supplied all Materials Needed.
- Negotiated fees and contracts to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients.
- Trained new team members to apply best coding best practices and proper use of development tools.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
- Managed daily operations by scheduling and coordinating appointments, assisting customers in selecting and matching colors and preparing invoices and bank deposits.
- Met with clients to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
- Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
- Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
- Read blueprints and instructions and examined surfaces to determine kind and amount of work necessary for each project.
General Contractor
Randy's Handymen
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Monitored and adjusted painting techniques for optimal results.
- Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Followed safety protocols and used protective equipment during painting projects to minimize risk.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
- Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
General Contractor
Stanley Brown
02.2005 - 03.2010
- Install Flooring
- Painting
- Preparing all Surfaces for all projects
- Drywall Patching
- Drywall Installing
- Kept work areas clean
- Removed light fixtures
- Prepared tools needed for the project
- Installed light fixtures
- Removed Face plates
- Installed Carpet
- Cleaned Equipment after use
- Remodeled homes
Education
No Degree - Administrative Medical Assisting
Wright Career College
TulsaHigh School Diploma -
Wright Career College
Tulsa, OKNo Degree - Medical Assisting
Wright Career College
TulsaSkills
- 15 years experience in home remodeling and repair
- 10 years experience with drywall
- 15 years experience in installing all types of flooring
- 15 years experience in painting interior and exteriors of homes and buildings
- Trim work
- Masking and preparation
- Framing
- Expert brushwork techniques
- Interior design understanding
- Team collaboration aptitude
- Customer service orientation
- Paint mixing abilities
- Attention to detail
- Project estimation accuracy
- Spray painting proficiency
- Expert color matching
- Stain and varnish application
- Time management capabilities
- Wallpaper installation
- Wood refinishing knowledge
- Airless spray equipment
- Paint Mixing
- Materials Calculation
- Work Order Interpretation
- Customer Relations
- Joint Caulking
- Manual and Machine Sanding
- Clear Communication
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Time Management
- Wood Staining
- Spray Gun Operation
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Cost Estimation
- Problem-Solving
- Supply Purchasing
- Workspace Organization
- Drywall and Trim Specialist
- Surface Preparation
- Hand and Power Tools
- Equipment Operation
- Wall Repair
- Spray Gun Painting
- Drywall Installation and Taping
- Job Tracking
- Installation and Finishing
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Surface Texturing
- Fixture Removal and Attachment
- Touch-Up Painting
- Primer Application
- OSHA Compliance
- Project Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Paint Matching
- Ventilation Management
- Materials Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Sponging and Ragging
- Crew Management
- Color and Pattern Coordination
- Polishing
- Planning and Execution
- Payroll Administration
- Cost Control and Analysis
- Business Management and Development
- Budget Management
- Negotiation
- Vendor Relations
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Performance Management
- Opportunity Identification
- Small Business Operations
- Conflict Resolution
- Inventory Control
- Creative Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Delegation Skills
- Customer Service
- Performance Improvement
- Employee Relations
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Desktops, Laptops, and Mobile Devices
- Employee Motivation
- Recruitment
Timeline
Professional Painter
Dale's Painting
02.2022 - 09.2023
Business Owner
Handy Girl Home Repair And Painting
03.2020 - 07.2023
Contractor
Handy Girl Home Repair And Painting
03.2020 - 07.2023
General Contractor
Randy's Handymen
04.2019 - 12.2020
General Contractor
Stanley Brown
02.2005 - 03.2010
No Degree - Administrative Medical Assisting
Wright Career College
High School Diploma -
Wright Career College
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Wright Career College
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