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Ernest Harmon

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Skilled Painting Contractor with solid history of quality workmanship and customer satisfaction in both residential and commercial projects. Strong knowledge of painting materials, techniques, and safety protocols alongside robust project management skills. Proven ability to lead teams, manage timelines, and ensure projects meet aesthetic and durability expectations. Past roles have consistently resulted in high client retention rates due to focus on delivering superior service and results.

Successful professional bringing several years of expertise in building construction, maintenance and remodeling to new position with challenging and rewarding employer. Knowledgeable and skilled in various construction techniques, procedures, carpentry tools and equipment. Team-oriented in communicating with others to complete excellent rough carpentry work and share information needed to complete finish carpentry tasks.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Operator painting business

Self-employeed
Sarasota, FL
09.2011 - 11.2025
  • Managed daily operations and logistics for diverse clientele across multiple sectors.
  • Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract new customers.
  • Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking for sustainability.
  • Trained and mentored staff to improve service quality and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated scheduling of services to optimize resource allocation and team productivity.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.

Education

Venice High School
Venice, FL

Skills

  • Surface preparation
  • Color matching
  • Paint application
  • Customer relationship management
  • Budget management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Project scheduling
  • Team leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Staff training
  • Stain and varnish application
  • Pressure washing
  • Drywall repair
  • Wallpaper removal
  • Spray painting proficiency
  • Project estimation
  • Expert color matching
  • Wall texturing
  • Texture manipulation
  • Paint applications
  • Wall and surface repair
  • Artistic collaboration
  • Project plans and reports

Timeline

Owner / Operator painting business

Self-employeed
09.2011 - 11.2025

Venice High School
Ernest Harmon