Lucas Hutchins
Powhatan,Virginia
Summary
Knowledgeable Painter/Estimator/Foreman with over 20 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Lucas Hutchins Restoration and Painting, LLC
Goochland, VA
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean work environment at all times while working onsite.
- Calculated amounts of materials needed for each job.
- Repaired drywall or plaster if needed before applying paint or wallpaper treatments.
- Inspected finished projects to ensure they met quality standards prior to client acceptance.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by removing old paint, filling holes and cracks, sanding, and cleaning.
- Selected appropriate tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, ladders, scaffolding, as required for each job.
- Provided accurate estimates of labor costs, timeframes, and material requirements for projects.
- Performed minor repairs or carpentry work in order to prepare the surface for painting.
- Coordinated with other contractors when necessary in order to complete projects efficiently.
- Scheduled jobs according to customer needs and availability of resources.
- Consulted with customers regarding their preferences for color schemes and finishes prior to beginning any work.
- Applied primers and sealers to protect the surface from moisture damage.
- Ordered additional supplies when needed in order to complete projects in a timely manner.
Operator
C.W. Wright Construction
Chester, VA
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
Delivery Driver/Warehouse Assistant
Southern States Cooperative
Goochland, VA
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and presence of hazardous materials.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
Painter/Carpenter Foreman
Lloyd Minter Painting and Repairs
Goochland, VA
01.2007 - 08.2019
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Performed minor repairs, such as caulking windowsills, before painting them.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
- Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones.
- Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
- Estimated cost of materials needed for the project.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
- Completed diverse repairs on commercial and residential buildings and equipment.
- Constructed scaffolding and supports to complete work above ground-level.
- Calculated cost and quantities of required materials based on surface measurements or work orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Goochland High School
Goochland, VA06-2003
Skills
- Planning and Execution
- Budget Management
- Project Management
- Vision Implementation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Lucas Hutchins Restoration and Painting, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Operator
C.W. Wright Construction
02.2020 - 01.2022
Delivery Driver/Warehouse Assistant
Southern States Cooperative
08.2019 - 01.2020
Painter/Carpenter Foreman
Lloyd Minter Painting and Repairs
01.2007 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Goochland High School
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