Organized and dependable Glazier with faculty for measuring, cutting and installing glass, windows and mirrors with high degree of accuracy. Bringing 16 years of painting and glazing experience and demonstrated to deliver aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound work. Emphasizing safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter, Glazier, Sign Maker
University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
04.2006 - Current
Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces in dormitories, office buildings and other communal spaces.
Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper maintenance of painting equipment for optimal performance on each job site.
Enhanced appearance of residential and commercial spaces. This includes but is not limited to striping parking lots and roads, scraping paint from exterior and interior buildings and repairing exterior and interiors.
Secured glass panes into frames and sashes using clips, points or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
Leveraged FlexiSIGN to streamline sign making process, resulting in improved communication, increased safety, navigation and organization, campus wide.
Oversaw financial administration and managed glazing tools and inventory while selecting and monitoring vendors.
Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
Glazier
Arrow Glass
07.2004 - 04.2006
Secured glass panes into frames and sashes using clips, points or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
Utilized problem-solving skills to address any challenges encountered during installation or repair processes efficiently.
Communicated with clients to establish project requirements and provide cost estimates, providing detailed update throughout project execution.
Communicated effectively with customers and team members concerning quality standards, deadlines and customer requests.
Improved customer satisfaction with timely installations of glass windows, doors, custom showers, and mirrors.
Painter
Kevin Daniels Painting
05.2003 - 07.2004
Provided exceptional customer service in addressing concerns or changes during course of projects.
Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
Worked in newly constructed homes, collaborated with general contractors and designers to achieve proposed aesthetics.
Education
Local #363 Painters Tapers & Allied Trades -
Painters Apprenticeship
Champaign, IL
08.2009
High School Diploma -
Mahomet-Seymour High School
Mahomet, IL
05.2003
Skills
Drywall Installation
Issue Resolution
Glazing Techniques
Manufacturer Application Specifications
Supply Purchasing
Color Matching
Quality Assurance
Project Management
Hand and power tools
Finishing Techniques
Equipment Troubleshooting
Basic Carpentry
Job Tracking
OSHA Compliance
Materials Calculation
Problem-Solving
Scaffolding Erection
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Customer Service
Equipment Operation- specifically ariel lifts
Materials Management
Surface Preparation
Crew Management- fills in for supervisor when necessary
Research Assistant at University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois Urbana, ChampaignResearch Assistant at University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign
Postdoctoral Research Scholar at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)Postdoctoral Research Scholar at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Principal Research Scientist and Program Leader at University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignPrincipal Research Scientist and Program Leader at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign