John Flores
Crestwood,IL
Summary
Professional painter with comprehensive experience in surface preparation, color matching, and application techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results in both residential and commercial settings. Adept at adapting to changing project needs and ensuring client satisfaction through consistent performance and attention to detail. Reliable and flexible, known for maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
DBM Services
05.2015 - Current
- Managed daily operations and coordinating appointments,assisting customers in selecting and matching colors
- Read blueprints and examined surfaces to determine kind and amount of work necessary for each project
- Prepared surfaces by washing,scraping,sanding,and patching holes
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking,blistering or fading
- Performed minor repairs such as caulking windowsills interior/exterior before painting
- Climbed scaffolding,staging,ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces observed safety protocols to prevent injuries
- Protected all surfaces from any spills or damage by using drop cloths prior to and during painting
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting
- Used brushes,spray guns and rollers to paint surfaces
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes
- Cleaned up jobsites after completion of projects
Painter
K&E Painting and Decorating
03.2015 - 12.2022
- Met with clients to discuss color and design details
- Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment,oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper,tape and other materials
- Repaired defects in walls including holes and scrapes
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning job
- Set up scaffolding and ladder to access elevated surfaces safely, following OSHA and company guidelines for proper equipment usage
- Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil based paints
- Applied paint with cloth,brush,sponge,sprayer and fingers to create special effects
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at the end of each workday
Painter-Foreman
All Tech Decorating
04.2002 - 12.2010
- Actively listened to customers requests,confirming full understanding before addressing concerns and agreeing to do the job
- Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project
- Qualified to paint both interior/exterior surfaces using various painting techniques including but not limited to brushing,rolling,spray and texturing for both residential and commercial properties
- Covered surfaces and furnishing with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops,including carpet,cabinetry,outlet covers and lighting fixtures
- Highly skilled in preparing surfaces by scraping,wire brushing or sanding to a smooth finish
- Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts,used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and celings
Painter
Tiffany Decorating
04.1998 - 12.2002
- Obtained correct dimensions and specifications by properly measuring areas
- Mixed and matched paints according to customers specifications
- Primed,smoothed and cleaned trim,walls and ceilings to prepare for painting
- Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls
- Safely operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways,bathrooms and lobbies
- Applied primer or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finished coats
- Moved painted item to drying racks and finished coated surfaces
- Performed preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work
Painter
Five Star Decorating
04.1997 - 04.1998
- Applied paint,stain and varnish to wood,metal and drywall both inside/outside of residential/commerical properties using sprayers,brushes and rollers
- Primed and sealed unfinished wood,metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks,holes and joints with plaster,putty and caulk
- Sanded,stripped,brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth,ensuring adherence of paint and primer
- Able to calculate the area to be painted and the quantity of paint required
- Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for each specific job
- Wore protective clothing such masks,respirators and gloves
Education
Aurora, IL
03-2000
High School Diploma -
Hubbard High School
Chicago, IL06-1988
Skills
- Asbestos,Swing Stage Scaffolding
- Confined Spaces
- Color Matching
- Mold Eradication Techniques
- Industrial/Commerical,Residential Painting Expertise
- Journeymen Painter District 30/ Painter Apprentice Program
Timeline
Painter
DBM Services
05.2015 - Current
Painter
K&E Painting and Decorating
03.2015 - 12.2022
Painter-Foreman
All Tech Decorating
04.2002 - 12.2010
Painter
Tiffany Decorating
04.1998 - 12.2002
Painter
Five Star Decorating
04.1997 - 04.1998
High School Diploma -
Hubbard High School