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Joseph Forbes

Woodville,WI

Summary

I'm a second generation painter. I've done everything from stocking shelves at a paint store to multi family homes and municipal projects. Painting has been my profession for over 20 PLUS years. I am a dedicated professional. My work standards are extremely high.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Painter Supervisor

Ryan Jack Painting, Inc
Eau Claire, WI
02.2018 - Current
  • Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
  • Applied Industrial coatings such as two part epoxies and urethanes.
  • Prepped and applied multiple flooring systems.
  • Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
  • Led crew of 3-4 painters and provided mentoring to each, offering assistance wherever needed.
  • Applied vinyl wall coverings to wall services.
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.

Residential and Commercial Painter

Self Employed
Saint Paul, MN
02.2009 - 01.2018
  • Simulated special looks such as wood grain, marble and brick through use of paint techniques and special tools.
  • Applied paint with brushes, rollers and sponges.
  • Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
  • Smoothed surfaces through sanding, brushing and scraping.
  • Identified issues with paint viscosity and flow before projects were negatively affected.
  • Used paint remover, scrapers and brushes to remove old paint.
  • Filled cracks, joints and nail holes with putty plaster.
  • Observed safety protocols set by company to avoid hazardous conditions.
  • Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
  • Read blueprints and instructions and examined surfaces to determine kind and amount of work necessary for each project.
  • Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
  • Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
  • Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
  • Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.

Store Supervisor

ICI Paints
Roseville, MN
02.2006 - 01.2009
  • Liaised with store manager to set up visually appealing layout for store merchandise.
  • Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Answered product questions and assisted customers in selection and checkout.
  • Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock and receiving deliveries.
  • Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
  • Worked with store management to implement company safety programs and awareness, reducing workers' compensation costs.
  • Aligned inventory processes with demand projections to maximize organizational and budget efficiency.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients.

Education

Certificate - Painting And Decorating

St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute
St. Paul

Skills

  • Paint mixing
  • Drywall and trim specialist
  • Hand and power tools
  • Safety awareness
  • Wall Repair
  • Sprayer Experience
  • Safety Understanding
  • Respirator Use
  • Power and Hand Tools
  • High-End Residential Work
  • Graining and Marbleizing
  • Team Player
  • Construction professional
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

Painter Supervisor

Ryan Jack Painting, Inc
02.2018 - Current

Residential and Commercial Painter

Self Employed
02.2009 - 01.2018

Store Supervisor

ICI Paints
02.2006 - 01.2009

Certificate - Painting And Decorating

St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute

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