James Nicolaus
Rome,NY
Summary
Skilled Painter with eye for detail and efficient approach. Offering 18 years of experience in painting and repair work.
Dependable worker dedicated to completing projects on time and surpassing quality expectations. Skillfully uses variety of tools and machinery for addressing unique installation and repair requirements.
Dependable with proven experience installing special materials and decorative coverings on residential and commercial surfaces. Bringing strong attention to detail and careful measuring abilities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
OPWDD-Central DDSO
06.2004 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Painter/General Laborer
Self-employeed
01.2005 - Current
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Installed hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring for multiple residential and commercial clients.
- Cut and trimmed flooring to fit around obstacles and within tight spaces.
- Conducted accurate measurements and calculations to verify proper layout and installation.
Maintenance /Cleaner
Victory Of Rome
03.2015 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
Sales Representative
Tri Valley Beverage
03.1989 - 06.2002
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
Education
No Degree -
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NYSkills
- Inventory Replenishment
- Minor Repairs
- Safety Standards
- Maintain Equipment
- Checklists and Recordkeeping
- Basic Carpentry
- Productivity and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Painting Preparation
- Sprayer Use
- Exterior Painting
- Hand and Power Tools
Additional Information
- Excellent time & attendance
- Team Player
- Excellent communication skills
Timeline
Maintenance /Cleaner
Victory Of Rome
03.2015 - Current
Painter/General Laborer
Self-employeed
01.2005 - Current
Direct Support Professional
OPWDD-Central DDSO
06.2004 - Current
Sales Representative
Tri Valley Beverage
03.1989 - 06.2002
No Degree -
Herkimer County Community College
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