Ja'Mya Lewis
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Skilled painting contractor with hands-on experience in surface prep, spray painting, drywall repair, and expert color matching. Strong OSHA compliance and finish quality support efficient, detailed work on commercial and military projects.
Overview
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Work History
Painting Contractor
Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Helped prep Camp Shelby Training Center walls by scraping, sanding, and patching surface damage.
- Applied primer and paint to military buildings with brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
- Protected floors, fixtures, and equipment with drop cloths and masking materials.
- Mixed coatings and matched colors for barracks, offices, and common areas.
- Repaired drywall or plaster if needed before applying paint or wallpaper treatments.
- Inspected finished projects to ensure they met quality standards prior to client acceptance.
- Selected appropriate tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, ladders, scaffolding, as required for each job.
- Instructed laborers on proper safety procedures when using hazardous materials or working in confined spaces.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by removing old paint, filling holes and cracks, sanding, and cleaning.
- Consulted with customers regarding their preferences for color schemes and finishes prior to beginning any work.
- Kept records of supplies used during each job including paint color codes and quantities purchased.
- Applied primers and sealers to protect the surface from moisture damage.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used during jobs in order to keep them in good condition.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Spray painting proficiency
- OSHA compliance
- Expert color matching
- Project estimation
- Drywall repair
- Scaffolding setup
- Protective coatings
- Brush and roller skills
- Budgeting and finance
- Paint application techniques
Certification
- General Industry Safety and Health
Timeline
Painting Contractor
Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center
05.2026 - 07.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Pearl River Community College