Matthew Morris
Washington,PA
Summary
Experienced professional with over 18 years experience applying paint and other finishes to commercial buildings, houses, etc. Dedicated to excellence in providing picture-perfect finishes. Very Maticulous and take pride in my work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Painter
Egan Painting
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Erected scaffolding or ladders as needed to reach high ceilings or walls.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, filling holes and cracks, taping off areas, and washing walls.
- Cleaned up work area after completion of project.
- Applied primer and finish coats using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from paint.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
Professional Painter
Thomarios Painting
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Erected scaffolding or ladders as needed to reach high ceilings or walls.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, filling holes and cracks, taping off areas, and washing walls.
- Cleaned up work area after completion of project.
- Removed wallpaper from walls prior to painting.
- Applied primer and finish coats using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
Professional Painter
Prestige Painting
Venetia, Pennsylvania
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Removed wallpaper from walls prior to painting.
- Cleaned up work area after completion of project.
- Erected scaffolding or ladders as needed to reach high ceilings or walls.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, filling holes and cracks, taping off areas, and washing walls.
- Applied primer and finish coats using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while working.
- Filled gaps between wood panels with caulking compound.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
Education
Washington High School
Washington, PASkills
- Client communication
- Safety compliance
- Material selection
- Cleanliness standards
- Spraying proficiency
- Expert brushwork technique
- Exterior painting experience
- Strong work ethic
- Roll and brush expertise
- Color application expertise
- Caulking and crack filling
- Touch-up painting
- Reliable
Personal Information
Timeline
Professional Painter
Egan Painting
04.2025 - 08.2025
Professional Painter
Thomarios Painting
08.2021 - 04.2025
Professional Painter
Prestige Painting
05.2015 - 08.2020
Washington High School