Highly motivated professional with over 25 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Denisha Wallpapering & Painting L.L.C.
Lexington, KY
06.1997 - Current
Kept work area clean and organized at all times.
Applied adhesive paste to the back of wallpaper according to manufacturer's instructions.
Cut wallpaper strips to size using sharp utility knives or scissors.
Aligned top edges of each strip before smoothing out with brush or roller.
Hung pre-pasted and non-pasted wallpaper on walls using brushes, rollers, or other tools.
Measured walls to determine amount of wallpaper needed.
Trimmed excess paper from around doors, windows, and corners with sharp blades or razor knives.
Worked quickly but carefully to ensure a professional finish.
Applied fabric-backed vinyl wallcoverings over primed surfaces using adhesives and special tools such as trowels and seam rollers.
Adhered to company policies regarding product usage, waste disposal.
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on ladders or scaffolding.
Provided customer service throughout the process, answering questions about installation techniques.
Removed old wallpaper by soaking it with water and scraping off the surface.
Matched patterns in successive strips when hanging paper with a pattern.
Assisted other installers when necessary to complete jobs within deadlines.
Repaired tears in wallpaper with glue or paste patches made from scraps of leftover material.
Inspected finished job for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
Recommended different types of wallpapers based on customer needs.
Cleaned and prepared wall surfaces for wallpapering, including filling cracks and holes.
Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards for worker and asset protection.
Coordinated with manufacturers to understand proper installation procedures for each type of material.
Organized supplies in efficient arrangements to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
Read and understood blueprints, drawings, and written instructions to complete accurate work.
Used straight blades and trimming knives to remove excess materials and rough edges.
Removed old paper using water, steam, manual scraping or chemical solvents.
Applied sizing to seal surfaces and maximize adhesion of coverings.
Smoothed paper with brushes and rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles, producing high-quality finishes.
Marked vertical guidelines on walls with plumb bobs and chalk and laser measurement equipment for optimal alignment.
Prepared surfaces for covering by removing imperfections, filling holes and applying chemicals such as adhesives, plaster or waterproofing treatments.
Completed expert painting with brushes, rolls and spray systems.
Covered interior walls, ceilings and surfaces with decorative wallpaper and fabric based on customer desires and project specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management And Ethics
Asbury University
Wilmore, KY
10-2008
Nursing Education
Lexington Community College
Lexington, KY
Some College (No Degree) - DUI Instructor
Cabinet For Health And Family Services
Frankfort, KY
Some College (No Degree) - Victory Over Trauma
Open Hands
Lawrenceburg, KY
Substance Abuse
Open Hands
Skills
Labor Relations
KPI Management
Business Management
Administrative Oversight
Budget Administration
Marketing Tactics
Customer Relations
Profit and Loss Analysis
Bidding Processes
Contract Management
Business Planning
Project Estimating
Quality Management Systems
Human Resources
Strategic Planning
Cost Reduction
Consulting
Project Management
Team Oversight
Verbal and Written Communication
Financial Management
Partnership Development
Design Coordination
Affiliations
I enjoy spending free time working with women struggling with substance abuse disorder.
Caring for women survivors of domestic violence is a passion of mine.
While volunteering at church, I pray for children as the future leaders of our nation.
Family time weekly to be a loving, nurturing parent is my ultimate goal.
Timeline
Owner
Denisha Wallpapering & Painting L.L.C.
06.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Management And Ethics
Asbury University
Nursing Education
Lexington Community College
Some College (No Degree) - DUI Instructor
Cabinet For Health And Family Services
Some College (No Degree) - Victory Over Trauma
Open Hands
Substance Abuse
Open Hands
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