Francisco Rodiguez

Responsible for all aspects of a painting business, including client acquisition, project estimation, managing a team of painters, overseeing job quality, ensuring safety compliance, and handling administrative tasks, while also actively participating in painting work on projects when needed; essentially acting as both the business leader and a hands-on painter on the job site.

• Hands-on Painting:Actively participating in painting projects, especially on smaller jobs or when needed to support the crew
  Demonstrating expert painting techniques to the team
  Surface preparation, including sanding, patching, and taping Mixing paint and applying finishes according to client specifications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members
• Strong business acumen, including budgeting, pricing, and financial management
• Proven painting expertise with knowledge of different paint types, application methods, and surface preparation techniques
• Leadership qualities to motivate and guide a team
• Attention to detail to ensure high-quality finishes on every project
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members
• Strong business acumen, including budgeting, pricing, and financial management
• Proven painting expertise with knowledge of different paint types, application methods, and surface preparation techniques
• Leadership qualities to motivate and guide a team
• Attention to detail to ensure high-quality finishes on every project
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
  

• Washed and treated surfaces with oil, turpentine or other preparations.
• Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
• Cleaned walls to ensure proper adherence of paint.
• Maintained and organized painting supplies such as brushes, rollers, drop cloths, ladders, caulking guns, tape measures and sanders.
• Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching imperfections.
• Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
• Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
• Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
• Calculated cost and quantities of required materials based on surface measurements or work orders.
• Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
• Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
• Recommended blending, harmonizing and contrasting color options to customers.
• Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
• Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
• Installed drywall panels in preparation for painting.
• Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
• Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
• Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
• Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
• Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
• Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
• Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
• Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.
• Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
• Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
• Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
• Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
• Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.