DEMAR SMALLWOOD
Cross,SC
Summary
Skilled Painter with a proven track record at Pegasus Steel, enhancing project outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic. Expert in paint mixing and spray painting, consistently delivering quality finishes. Excelled in team collaboration and effective multitasking, achieving high client satisfaction and safety standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Pegasus Steel
Ladson, SC
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to health and safety protocols during all painting tasks.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
Painter Technician
Force Protection Industries
Ladson, SC
11.2006 - 08.2014
- Improved client satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing recommendations for color schemes, finishes, and techniques.
- Completed thorough post-job cleanup to ensure client satisfaction and uphold company reputation.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors to report progress updates on ongoing projects.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to complete large-scale projects within tight deadlines.
- Ensured safety compliance by utilizing appropriate protective gear while working with hazardous materials.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining organized tools, equipment, and supplies at all times.
- Maintained a clean work environment by covering furniture, floors, and other items with drop cloths to prevent damage from paint splatters.
- Contributed to team productivity by efficiently disassembling and reassembling fixtures during the painting process.
- Ensured long-lasting results by applying sealants and primers as needed for different surface types.
- Reduced material waste through accurate measurements, precise mixing of paint, and proper storage.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
Painter
Kion Inc North America
Summerville, SC
09.2017 - 03.2018
Painter
Mahle Behr
Charleston, SC
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
- Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
Education
Cross High
Cross, SC06.2000
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Indoor and Outdoor Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Effective Multitasking
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Safety awareness
- Time Management
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Paint mixing
- Punctual and Dependable
- Safety understanding
- Touch-up painting
- Quality Assurance
- Power and hand tools
- Creative Thinking
- Spray painting
- Excellent Communication
- Primer Application
- Painting Restoration
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Respirator use
- Manufacturer Application Specifications
- Spray gun painting
- Paint Matching
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Timeline
Painter
Mahle Behr
08.2018 - 05.2024
Painter
Kion Inc North America
09.2017 - 03.2018
Painter
Pegasus Steel
10.2014 - 06.2017
Painter Technician
Force Protection Industries
11.2006 - 08.2014
Cross High