Skilled in both spray painting and team leadership, I enhanced crew efficiency and quality standards at Hartman Walsh Painting Co. Leveraging expertise in surface preparation and safety regulations, I consistently delivered projects that exceeded client expectations, fostering repeat business and positive referrals. My strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities have been pivotal in my professional growth and success in the painting industry.
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Mario Thomas
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
FD Thomas
Painter, Maintenance
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Performed thorough surface preparation, guaranteeing long-lasting results for clients.
- Conducted regular inspections of completed work, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing disruptions to surrounding areas.
- Enhanced property values through meticulous attention to detail in painting and maintenance tasks.
- Improved building aesthetics by skillfully applying various painting techniques and materials.
Hartman Walsh Painting Co
Painter Supervisor
07.2022 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Improved team efficiency by implementing streamlined painting processes and techniques.
- Spearheaded innovative initiatives aimed at improving overall crew efficiency without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, reallocating resources as needed to maintain progress toward goals.
- Collaborated with other supervisors to develop and implement company-wide best practices for painting projects.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Ensured consistent quality of work by conducting regular inspections and providing feedback to the team.
ME&I Construction
Painter Supervisor
03.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Improved team efficiency by implementing streamlined painting processes and techniques.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, preventing delays in project timelines.
- Spearheaded innovative initiatives aimed at improving overall crew efficiency without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Ensured consistent quality of work by conducting regular inspections and providing feedback to the team.
- Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and positive referrals.
- Mentored junior painters, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Reduced material waste by accurately estimating paint quantities and implementing conservation practices.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and organizing regular training sessions.
BrandSafway
Blaster Spray Painter
02.2022 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Achieved a high-quality finish by preparing surfaces and applying appropriate painting techniques.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety compliance.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while operating blasting equipment, protecting both self and colleagues from potential hazards.
- Completed complex surface preparation tasks, ensuring a smooth base for the application of paints and coatings.
- Performed routine maintenance on painting equipment, prolonging its lifespan and ensuring smooth operation during projects.
GAB
Blaster Spray Painter
05.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety compliance.
- Completed complex surface preparation tasks, ensuring a smooth base for the application of paints and coatings.
- Performed routine maintenance on painting equipment, prolonging its lifespan and ensuring smooth operation during projects.
- Cleaned up work areas after each project was completed-contributing to a well-maintained and hazard-free environment.
- Demonstrated versatility in working with various types of paints such as epoxy-based coatings, polyurethane finishes, waterborne systems-adapting methods accordingly.
Bechtel Construction Company
Painter
02.2021 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
Apache Industrial Services
Blaster Spray Painter
01.2021 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Achieved a high-quality finish by preparing surfaces and applying appropriate painting techniques.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while operating blasting equipment, protecting both self and colleagues from potential hazards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety compliance.
- Inspected surfaces for defects prior to painting-taking corrective action when necessary to ensure flawless results.
- Completed complex surface preparation tasks, ensuring a smooth base for the application of paints and coatings.
- Optimized paint usage through proper selection of nozzles, hoses, pressure settings, and other related factors based on specific project requirements.
- Performed routine maintenance on painting equipment, prolonging its lifespan and ensuring smooth operation during projects.
Education
Grambling State UniversityGrambling, LA
Business Management
University Overview
Ville Platte High SchoolVille Platte, LA
General Studies
05.2002
University Overview
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Computer skills
- Spray painting
- Brush and roller techniques
- Adherence to safety regulations
- Paint application techniques
- Surface preparation
- Pressure washing
- Color mixing
- Hazardous material handling
- Protective coatings
- Texture painting
- Estimating materials
- Epoxy coating application
- Ladder safety
- First aid and CPR
- Material storage
- Fall protection
- Proper ventilation
- Respiratory protection
- Construction professional
- Computer literate
- Willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Team player
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Exterior painting
- Self-directed and motivated
- Touch-up painting
- Effective multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Power and hand tools
- Team collaboration
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Commercial painting
- Creative thinking
- Paint sprayer operation
- Safety awareness
- Primer application
- Paint mixing
- Finishing techniques
- Safety
- Color matching
- Inventory control
- Scope of work planning
- Issue resolution
- Blueprints analysis
- Respirator use
- Construction site operations
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Blast and paint equipment servicing
- Painting equipment operation
- Paint applications
- Brushing and rolling paint
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Job Title to Job Title after just Number months with the company.
- Completed Number% of jobs at or under budget.
Timeline
Painter, Maintenance
FD Thomas
12.2024 - Current
Painter Supervisor
Hartman Walsh Painting Co
07.2022 - 10.2024
Painter Supervisor
ME&I Construction
03.2022 - 06.2022
Blaster Spray Painter
BrandSafway
02.2022 - 03.2022
Blaster Spray Painter
GAB
05.2021 - 02.2022
Painter
Bechtel Construction Company
02.2021 - 05.2021
Blaster Spray Painter
Apache Industrial Services
01.2021 - 03.2021
Grambling State University
Business Management
Ville Platte High School
General Studies
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