Demetirc Sims
Gordon,GA
Summary
Highly skilled Painter with comprehensive experience in residential and commercial painting. Equipped with mastery of paint application techniques, color mixing, surface preparation, and finishing. Demonstrated ability to lead teams on large-scale projects while ensuring work is completed on time and to client satisfaction. Proven capability of improving efficiency through innovative solutions in previous roles.
Skilled painter with background in construction and maintenance. Have experience in both interior and exterior painting projects, surface preparation, and finishing techniques. Possess strong ability to select and mix colors that meet project requirements and client preferences. Improved efficiency of painting processes in previous roles, leading to more timely completion of projects without compromising on quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter/Blaster Spray Painter
Eagle Railcar Services
Gordon, GA
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Mixed paints to desired color and texture.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Followed the manufacturer's instructions when mixing chemicals for special applications.
Painter
Williams Construction Company
Gray, GA
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Performed minor repairs, such as caulking windowsills, before painting them.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
- Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
- Erected scaffolding or swing gates or set up ladders to work above ground level.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
Chalk/Bagger Operator
Imerys Kaolin
Deep Step , GA
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Adjusted machine components and pressure to support product processing.
- Ensured that all bags were sealed securely before stacking them on pallets for transport.
- Notified team leader of product discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
- Tracked inventories and input equipment counts into warehouse databases.
- Operated forklift to move full pallets from production area to shipping dock for delivery.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of trucks with bagger machine.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilkinson County High School
McIntyre, GA05-2000
Skills
- Paint mixing
- Wall repair
- Tool cleaning
- Respirator operation
- Floor preparation
- Construction site operations
- Excellent communication
- Watercolor painting
- Blast and paint equipment servicing
- Dependable
Timeline
Painter/Blaster Spray Painter
Eagle Railcar Services
07.2023 - 07.2024
Painter
Williams Construction Company
01.2021 - 05.2023
Chalk/Bagger Operator
Imerys Kaolin
02.2020 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Wilkinson County High School