Gary Raisbeck

Experience in heavy industrial commercial residential and murals as well as fine painting. Proven journeyman painting skills and experiences.

Restoration and refinishing of wood, millwork, trim, and furniture, matching and mixing of paints, stains, and metalics.

Repair of broken tile, marble and stone.

fixing damaged wallcoverings and all aspects of the painting and decorating trade that comes with 39 years of experience in the field.

working along side general public with mine and their saftey in mind.

• Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
• Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
• Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
• Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
• Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
• Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
• Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
• Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
• Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
• Reduced project lead times through effective planning and organization of materials and resources.
• Streamlined workflow processes by effectively setting up job sites with necessary materials prior to commencement of work.
• Maintained exceptional attention to detail for intricate designs or patterns, resulting in increased client referrals.
• Ensured lasting quality of work by properly cleaning, storing, and maintaining all painting equipment and supplies.
• Improved safety standards by following OSHA guidelines and utilizing personal protective equipment during all tasks.
• Achieved consistent high-quality finishes by applying expert painting techniques and using proper tools.

• Working independently both for general contractors as well for private parties in painting homes and commercial buildings.
• lead painter on numerous remodels for interior and exterior painting
• Expert on color matching to client's requirements or to existing surfaces.
• Expertise in commercial buildings.
• Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
• Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
• Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship within established timelines.
• Consistently met safety regulations while working on-site at both residential and commercial properties.
• Accomplished seamless blending between old paintwork areas with new applications using careful color matching techniques.
• Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
• Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
• Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper maintenance of painting equipment for optimal performance on each job site.

Team member on painting of San Jose Sharks Arena.

Tasks included heavy industrial spraying, high work, and finishing of luxury suites.

Continued on project after opening with team for building maintenance as well as touch up painting.

Worked in various high security buildings such as NASA's Ames Research Center, and Loral Space and Communications

Large project work at Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel, Lockeed Martin, and NUMI.

• Adapted quickly to various painting environments, such as interior/exterior surfaces or challenging weather conditions, ensuring optimal results at all times.
• Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
• Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges during the painting process while still delivering desired results for clients.
• Collaborated closely with other trades professionals on construction sites to ensure seamless project execution without delays or conflicts.
• Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
• Ensured lasting quality of work by properly cleaning, storing, and maintaining all painting equipment and supplies.
• Achieved consistent high-quality finishes by applying expert painting techniques and using proper tools.
• Adept in all coatings including wood graining, staining, marbleing, wall glazing and rag rolling.
• Additional skills in floor coating- metal and concrete.