Kelly Brunson
Summary
Dependable painter with several years of hands-on experience in commercial and industrial settings. Methodical and self-directed team player well-versed in both interior and exterior applications. Committed to providing superior services and quality
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Semi Painter
Mountain west truck
West Valley City
02.2026 - Current
- Prepared surfaces for painting using sanding and cleaning techniques.
- Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment consistently.
- Run equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes and semis
- Adapted work schedule to support production requirements.
- Contributed to production demands by working shifts of up to 13 hours.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition regularly.
- Collaborated with team members, ensuring timely project completion.
- Assisted in color mixing, achieving precise paint finishes.
- Ensured proper ventilation during painting tasks to promote safety.
- Organized painting supplies and materials to streamline workflow.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work, and estimate materials for each job.
- Followed the manufacturer's instructions when mixing chemicals for special applications.
Painter
Tesla collision center
West Valley City
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment effectively.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Prepared surfaces for painting using sanding and cleaning techniques.
- Assisted in color mixing to achieve desired paint finishes accurately.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering, or fading.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Organized painting supplies and materials for efficient workflow daily.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment consistently.
- Ensured proper ventilation during painting tasks to promote safety.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition regularly.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Used the forklift to move vehicles in a safe and responsible manner
- Worked on a rotating shift work schedule switching from days to nights for production purposes
Industrial painter
White head composite industries
North Salt Lake
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Prepared surfaces by sanding and cleaning before applying paint.
- Operated spray guns and brushes to achieve consistent paint application across surfaces.
- Mixed paints to achieve desired colors and finishes.
- Inspected painted surfaces for quality and consistency.
- Maintained and calibrated equipment and tools to ensure reliable performance and high-quality finishes.
- Followed safety protocols while handling chemicals and solvents.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
- Documented paint usage and inventory levels accurately.
- Inspected painted surfaces after completion to ensure quality standards were met.
- Masked off areas before applying paint finishes.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on painting equipment between jobs.
- Operated power tools such as spray guns and pressure washers.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Verified availability of all necessary painting supplies before starting each job.
- Applied primer coats to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
- Repaired equipment malfunctions or damage related to painting jobs.
- Assisted other painters in completing large-scale projects efficiently.
- Sprayed or brushed on protective coatings such as epoxy, lacquer, enamel, and polyurethane.
- Adhered to all applicable local laws and regulations concerning the use of paints and other chemicals.
- Followed safety protocols while working with hazardous substances like solvents and paints.
- Recognized potential problems associated with different types of substrates.
- Maintained records of materials used during each job assignment.
- Mixed and matched paint according to specific project requirements.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Ensured that ventilation systems were functioning properly before starting any painting tasks.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Evaluated existing paint layers for integrity prior to repainting a surface.
- Tested colors on sample boards before applying them to larger surfaces.
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products to uphold quality standards and ensure client satisfaction.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work, and estimate materials for each job.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Moved projects using forklifts and semi trucks while conducting maintenance checks.
- Working long hours to ensure projects where completed on time usually 12 to 13 hour days
Education
East Hollywood High School
West Valley City, UTSkills
- Surface preparation
- Paint application
- Color mixing
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operating
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Semi Painter
Mountain west truck
02.2026 - Current
Painter
Tesla collision center
11.2025 - 01.2026
Industrial painter
White head composite industries
11.2022 - 01.2025
East Hollywood High School