Keith LaVair
Plymouth Meeting,PA
Summary
At GNB, as Head Painter, I spearheaded initiatives that cut paint waste significantly, leveraging my expertise in paint mixing and advanced spray techniques. My strong leadership and collaborative skills ensured project efficiency, marrying technical proficiency with a results-driven approach to deliver seamless project execution and enhance tool longevity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Painter
GNB
Norristown, PA
01.2004 - 03.2023
- Reduced paint waste by implementing effective paint mixing and application methods.
- Performed maintenance tasks on painting equipment and paint booth regularly to ensure optimal functionality and extend longevity of tools.
- Collaborated with other trade professional such as paint reps snap-on tools sales reps body and frame techs and estimate writers to coordinate project timelines efficiently for seamless execution.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills through clear delegation of tasks, setting expectations, providing feedback, training of tech school students and guidance when needed.
- Use of sun gun, color camera, spray guns, buffer, sanders, grinders, and computer application such as color net and Adobe to retrieve documents and technical information
Education
High School Diploma -
Methacton High School
Worcester, PA06.1993
Skills
Strong leadership abilities
Creative Thinking Capacity
Detail-oriented approach
Equipment Maintenance Knowledge
Advanced spray techniques
Expert Color Matching
Paint mixing proficiency
Surface Preparation
Materials inventory
Spray finishing techniques
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Spray gun painting
Reliability
Organizational Skills
Adaptable to change
Training and Mentoring Abilities
Certification
I-Car certified
Timeline
Head Painter
GNB
01.2004 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Methacton High School