Larry Brewer
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Adept at leading teams to exceed project goals, I enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction at Jam 520 Construction through expert surface preparation and paint application. Skilled in both commercial painting and maintenance supervision, my strong work ethic and leadership qualities have consistently improved workplace safety and project quality. Efficient Painter committed to timely completion of residential and commercial painting projects. Dedicated contributor to hardworking painting team emphasizing safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction. Organized [Job Title] well-versed with color combinations, chemicals, painting tools and equipment used in painting processes. Offering [Number] years of experience applying paint on exterior and interior surfaces. Customer-focused individual exceptionally talented at preparing surfaces by sanding, scraping and spackling.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter Laborer
Jam 520 Countruction
05.2017 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability, efficiently handling various types of painting projects including residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
- Maintained clean workspaces, organizing tools and equipment for optimal productivity.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively managing time and resources for multiple painting tasks.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing their concerns promptly and professionally during the project timeline.
- Elevated team morale through proactive communication and collaboration on challenging projects.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
- Reduced rework instances through meticulous quality control checks at every stage of the painting process.
- Consistently met deadlines on assigned projects by prioritizing tasks efficiently based on urgency level.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes, and joints.
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
- Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
- Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
Maintenance Supervisor
Internation Labs
06.2007 - 06.2014
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Education
GED -
Gibbs High School
Saint Petersburg Fl.06.1981
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Leadership Qualities
- Spray painting
- Power Washing
- Paint Application Techniques
- Drywall Repair
- Tool operation
- Surface Preparation
- Masking techniques
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Material Estimation
- Project Planning
- Drop cloth management
- Protective Coating Application
- Epoxy Coating Application
- Varnish and Enamel Application
- Brush Painting
- Roller Painting
- Strong Work Ethic
- Team Player
- Hand and power tools
- Time Management
- Exterior Painting
- Self-Directed and Motivated
- Touch-up painting
- Power and hand tools
- Indoor and Outdoor Painting
- Commercial Painting
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Safety awareness
- Punctual and Dependable
- Caulking and Crack Filling
- Clean Driving Record
- Primer Application
- Wall repair
- Safety understanding
Timeline
Painter Laborer
Jam 520 Countruction
05.2017 - 04.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
Internation Labs
06.2007 - 06.2014
GED -
Gibbs High School