Diego Padilla
Homestead
Summary
Dedicated Residential Painter skilled in surface preparation, paint application, and customer communication. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients and team members, delivering high-quality results while addressing client needs throughout the project lifecycle.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Painter
Padilla Painting
Homestead
02.2022 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning for paint application.
- Applied primer and paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers with precision.
- Assisted in selecting appropriate colors and finishes based on client preferences.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition throughout tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Communicated with clients to address concerns and provide project updates regularly.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
- Sanded down rough spots on walls before applying primer or coats of paint.
- Maintained ladders and scaffolding while working at heights.
- Repaired cracks, holes, dents and other imperfections in walls prior to painting them.
- Used drop cloths and plastic sheets to protect furniture from paint splatters.
- Gathered necessary supplies such as brushes, rollers, tape measures prior to beginning work on any given project.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Physically performed painting, loading/unloading, pressure washing, and errands.
- Used pressure washing techniques to clean surfaces of dirt, mold, mildew, and other debris.
- Performed pressure washing of residential and commercial buildings.
Residential Painter
Brothers Painting & Pressure Cleaning
Homestead
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning for paint application.
- Applied primer and paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers with precision.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
- Maintained ladders and scaffolding while working at heights.
- Repaired cracks, holes, dents and other imperfections in walls prior to painting them.
- Used drop cloths and plastic sheets to protect furniture from paint splatters.
- Gathered necessary supplies such as brushes, rollers, tape measure's prior to beginning work on any given project.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance purposes before signing off on the job.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hope Academy
Homestead, FL06-2018
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Paint application
- Customer communication
- Attention to detail
- Physical stamina
- Interpersonal skills
- Drywall repair
- Pressure washing
- Efficient work pace
- Texture painting
- Caulking expertise
- Reliability and punctuality
- Proper brush techniques
- Touch-up painting
- Self-directed and motivated
- Paint sprayer operation
- Willingness to learn
- Exterior painting
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Residential Painter
Padilla Painting
02.2022 - Current
Residential Painter
Brothers Painting & Pressure Cleaning
02.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Hope Academy