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Jerome Kuala

Jerome Kuala

Kahului,HI

Summary

Proven Foreman at Paint Forward LLC, adept in crew leadership and maintaining OSHA compliance, significantly enhanced team productivity and project completion rates. Skilled in materials management and effective communication, consistently ensured high-quality standards and safety. Excelled in employee training and adapting workflows, showcasing a dedicated work ethic and attention to detail. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Foreman

Paint Forward LLC
09.2011 - Current
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
  • Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
  • Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
  • Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime due to mechanical failure or repairs.

Journeyman Painter

Windward Construction
03.2004 - 09.2011
  • Improved safety standards by following OSHA guidelines and utilizing personal protective equipment during all tasks.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering timely completion of projects, maintaining a clean workspace, and providing professional communication.
  • Adapted quickly to various painting environments, such as interior/exterior surfaces or challenging weather conditions, ensuring optimal results at all times.
  • Ensured lasting quality of work by properly cleaning, storing, and maintaining all painting equipment and supplies.
  • Increased efficiency with advanced surface preparation skills, including sanding, caulking, and masking.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
  • Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hawaii Job Corps
Makawao, HI
02.2004

Skills

  • Crew Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Effective Communication
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Employee Training
  • Materials Management
  • Schematics and Blueprints
  • Scaffolding Set Up
  • Supply Ordering

Certification

  • Gradall
  • Aerial Lift
  • Fall Protection
  • CPR
  • Hazmat
  • PPE

Timeline

Foreman

Paint Forward LLC
09.2011 - Current

Journeyman Painter

Windward Construction
03.2004 - 09.2011

High School Diploma -

Hawaii Job Corps

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