Efren Pimentel
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Dependable Painter with 35 years of hands-on experience in aircraft and marine industries such as Methodical and team player well-versed in both interior and exterior applications. Committed to providing superior services at top quality
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Logos Aviation
Nick Kyhiakopouos
Fort Lauderdale International Executive Airport
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Remove interior of aircraft and reinstall
Painter
Multi Tech Solutions
Fortlaudale , FL
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
Team Lead Painter
Bradford Marine
Fortlaudale , FL
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Polished final coats to specified finishes.
- Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
- Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
- Mixed and matched paint, stain or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
Painter
Signature marine
Fortlaudale , FL
02.2013 - 12.2016
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
Lead Painter
Starbord yacht group inc
Fortlaudale , FL
10.2009 - 06.2012
- Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
Lead Painter
IK yacht inc.
Fortlaudale , FL
10.2004 - 10.2009
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces of yachts
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each job duties
- Mixed and matched paint, stain or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
- Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
Painter
Hop a jet
Fortlaudale , FL
10.2003 - 01.2007
- Remove aircraft interior and reinstall for wood finish
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Performed repairs to defects in paint work and wood work by cleaning surface for contamination, project start.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
Painter
Bombardier Aerospace
Fortlaudale , FL
04.1990 - 07.1997
- Remove aircraft interior and reinstall
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Painted airfcraft parts and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, metal sheetrock, and wood.
Team Lead Painter
Aero toy store
Fortlaudale , FL
10.1984 - 10.1990
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding wood veneer
- Remove interior and reinstall
- Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive results
- Completed diverse repairs on aircraft painting and varnish work
- Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors determine work requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Utrecht High School
Brooklyn, NY01.1986
Skills
- Paint/refinishing finishes
- Spray technique
- Management of team
- Matching colors of surface
- Installation of carpet and bucketsfor aircraft
- Creative
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Safety understanding
Timeline
Logos Aviation
Nick Kyhiakopouos
04.2022 - 03.2025
Painter
Multi Tech Solutions
08.2021 - 01.2022
Team Lead Painter
Bradford Marine
04.2016 - 07.2019
Painter
Signature marine
02.2013 - 12.2016
Lead Painter
Starbord yacht group inc
10.2009 - 06.2012
Lead Painter
IK yacht inc.
10.2004 - 10.2009
Painter
Hop a jet
10.2003 - 01.2007
Painter
Bombardier Aerospace
04.1990 - 07.1997
Team Lead Painter
Aero toy store
10.1984 - 10.1990
High School Diploma -
New Utrecht High School