Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Jesse Marra

M & M Painting
Chelsea,MA
32
years of professional experience

Skilled painting and carpentry professional with 20+ years of experience in interior and exterior finishes, drywall repair, and project planning. Strong in surface preparation, color matching, and quality touch-ups. Known for clear client communication, problem-solving, and efficient coordination of crews, materials, and estimates.

Work History

Interior Painter/ Carpenter

32 Years 1 Month
M & M Painting | 09.1994 - Current
  • Applied primers, paints, and finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment with consistent coverage.
  • Matched colors and selected coatings to meet customer specifications and project requirements.
  • Prepared interior surfaces by patching holes, sanding imperfections, and caulking gaps for smooth finishes.
  • Masked floors, trim, fixtures, and furnishings to protect work areas during painting operations.
  • Inspected surfaces and corrected flaws before coating to maintain quality and durability.
  • Coordinated prep and finishing work with crew members to keep projects moving efficiently.
  • Maintained clean, organized job sites by removing debris, tools, and paint materials after completion.
  • Applied multiple paint finishes such as flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss based on client preference and surface requirements.
  • Utilized industry-specific tools such as rollers, brushes, and sprayers to achieve desired results.
  • Provided accurate estimates for labor costs and materials needed, ensuring transparency with clients regarding expenses.
  • Performed touch-ups post-project completion to guarantee client satisfaction with the final product''s appearance.
  • Incorporated decorative techniques like faux finishes or patterns upon client request for unique visual effects in their spaces.
  • Addressed client concerns promptly and professionally, fostering positive relationships and repeat business opportunities.
  • Draw plans for upcoming projects, estimate material quantities, receive bids from suppliers, and arrange necessary workforce to complete projects.

Project Manager

12 Years 4 Months
LaRovere | 05.2003 - 09.2015
  • Directed project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to keep work aligned with client expectations.
  • Coordinated subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to maintain smooth project execution.
  • Reviewed plans, specifications, and change requests to ensure accurate scope alignment.
  • Resolved project issues quickly to reduce delays and maintain workflow continuity.
  • Monitored progress against milestones and adjusted priorities to support on-time completion.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Maintenance and upkeep and restoration of poorly maintained units of a series of housing complexes as big as 100-plus units.
  • Complete remodeling and restoration of poorly kept units.
  • Positioned as a key member of a workforce which handled but was not limited to.

Interior Painting/Exterior Painting

Dry Wall Repair

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical

Education

High School Diploma

North East Vocationa; | Wakefield, MA | 06-1992
  • Cabinet Making
  • Carpentry
  • Small Carpentry
  • Paper Hanging
  • Woodworking
  • Drafting
  • Furniture Design

Skills

Spray painting
Brush and roller techniques
Priming surfaces
Drywall repair
Sanding techniques
Paint mixing
Texture application
Wood staining
Wallpaper removal
Expert color matching
Exterior painting
Touch-up painting
Wall preparation
Wall texturing
Wall and surface repair
Painting equipment operation
Residential painting techniques
Faux finishing
Venetian plaster
Mold eradication techniques
Protective covering
Hand and power tools
Tool operation
Project estimation
Project plans and reports
Time management
Effective multitasking
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Customer service
Team player
Eco-friendly materials
Cabinet installation techniques
Power tool safety knowledge
Knowledge all types and uses of lumber
Knowledge of hazards to power tools
carpentry materials
and the ability to take precautions and ensure safety requirements
Ability to operate and maintain all carpenter tool

Timeline

Project Manager

LaRovere
05.2003 - 09.2015Read More

Interior Painter/ Carpenter

M & M Painting
09.1994 - CurrentRead More

North East Vocationa;

High School Diploma
Read More
Jesse Marra