John Bress
Krum,Texas
Summary
Self-motivated professional, successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Strong leader and problem-solver, dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Adaptable painter with proven track record of completing jobs on time and under budget. Focused leader willing to give clear, concise directions to others. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Discipleship Painting
09.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
Lead Painter
2 Buck's Painting
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
Lead Painter
Stephen's Painting
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
Lead Painter
Kay Bailey Convention Center
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
Lead Paint Technician
Spectra
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Lead Painter
Paintzen
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
Painter's Helper
JW's Custom Painting
09.2009 - 10.2014
- Masked, covered or otherwise protected non-paintable surfaces.
- Followed painter's directions for product application and site cleanup.
- Cleaned job site after project completion, removing tape, and tarps and inspecting for drips or inconsistencies in paint application.
- Applied primers and rough coats according to painter's directions.
- Prepared different paintable surfaces prior to product application.
- Carried paints and painting supplies to each job site and positioned to comply with painter's instructions.
Education
GED -
Texas Education Agency
Dallas, TX01.2020
Skills
- Evaluating Suppliers
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality Control Planning
- Payroll Preparation
- Staff Training
- Staff Management
- Project Estimating
- Paint Viscosity
- Spot Painting Techniques
- Interior Painting
- Surface Preparation
- Wood Sealing
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Faux Finishing
- Surface Repair
- Primer Application
- Proper Equipment Usage
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Discipleship Painting
09.2022 - Current
Lead Painter
2 Buck's Painting
07.2021 - 09.2022
Lead Painter
Stephen's Painting
03.2020 - 07.2021
Lead Painter
Kay Bailey Convention Center
09.2018 - 03.2020
Lead Paint Technician
Spectra
06.2016 - 09.2018
Lead Painter
Paintzen
10.2014 - 06.2016
Painter's Helper
JW's Custom Painting
09.2009 - 10.2014
GED -
Texas Education Agency
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