Kristopher Ermey
Tradesman
Selah,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Mural & Sign Painter
Murals By Kris
01.2016 - Current
- Met with the owners of commercial and residential properties to discuss the type and colors of paints they wanted
- Use specialty painting methods inside homes and businesses, including masking and painting with stencils
- Responsible for thoroughly prepping walls, signage, and other surfaces to ensure paint went on smoothly
- Arranged fans and used heat guns to dry surfaces faster based on the wishes of clients
- Provided clients with feedback regarding the best paints to use and which colors would look best
- Painted interior and exterior walls, baseboards, moldings, windowsills and other parts of buildings
- Responsible for cleaning any spills and removing tools and supplies to keep clients’ properties clean
- Informed clients of problems that might lead to a delay in the completion of their jobs
- Painted wall murals for When Letters Collide (a volunteer group dedicated to providing services to the community).
- Taught art history/culture and gave lessons to elementary students in the OKC metro on a monthly basis
- Assisted in creating a STEM curriculum for students at Millwood Elementary
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, and sand machines.
- Filled cracks, holes and joints with caulk, putty, plaster and other fillers, using caulking guns, and putty knives.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, and using water, and abrasive blasting.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Production Worker
Goodwill Industries
Richland, WA
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Examined products to verify conformance to quality standards.
- Followed written instructions, diagrams, and drawings to fulfill product needs.
- Attached identification labels to finished products for easy spotting.
- Conducted quality checks and recorded observations to maintain records.
- Researched industry innovations and market trends.
- Loaded and unloaded products on delivery trucks and secured packages to prevent damages.
Electrical Apprentice
Tradesmen International
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Liaised with electrician to splice and terminate wires at junction points.
- Replaced fuses, light switches and other electrical components.
- Assisted electrician with repairing or installing wire and electrical cable systems, conduit systems, and other wire raceway systems.
- Operated electrical and mechanical hand tools under direct supervision.
- Learned and performed large-scale projects by following and transmitting written and oral instructions.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
- Performed electrical installations of commercial units.
- Provided support to electricians and other trades in the electrical field.
- Cleaned, gathered and transported materials to electricians on construction site.
Electrical Apprentice
Jackson electric
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Maintained current electrical apprentice's license and identification card to meet governmental regulations.
- Assisted in the design of high-voltage power distribution systems.
- Followed schematics to confirm job specifications and plan installation layouts.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Reviewed work and materials to confirm adherence to local building codes.
- Used testing voltmeters and oscilloscopes to verify compatibility and safety of systems.
- Evaluated and repaired electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Provided assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators.
- Replaced wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Tested and troubleshot equipment to diagnose and correct malfunctions.
Education
Diploma -
Del City High School
Del City, OKSkills
Electrical experienceConstructionCommunication skillsMechanical knowledgeCertifications and LicensesElectrician ApprenticeDriver's LicenseForklift Certified
Paint mixing
Safety awareness
Paint mixing
Critical Thinking
Self-Motivated
Excellent Communication
Organization and Time Management
Sprayer experience
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Production Worker
Goodwill Industries
10.2022 - 03.2023
Electrical Apprentice
Tradesmen International
08.2016 - 04.2020
Freelance Mural & Sign Painter
Murals By Kris
01.2016 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Jackson electric
03.2014 - 08.2016
Diploma -
Del City High School