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Overview
Work History
Education
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Oneida Brizuela

Katy,TX

Summary

Focused House Painter offers great service and task prioritization skills. Possesses excellent eye for detail and commitment to delivering quality results on time. Works well both independently or in team environments. Motivated Painter driven to provide high-quality work. Adept at working quickly without sacrificing results. Ready to bring 2 years of experience to new positions with long-term potential. Dependable worker dedicated to completing projects on time and surpassing quality expectations. Skillfully uses variety of tools and machinery for addressing unique installation and repair requirements.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

House Painter

Self-employeed
03.2021 - Current
  • Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
  • Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
  • Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
  • Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
  • Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
  • Followed safety protocols and used protective equipment during painting projects to minimize risk.
  • Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
  • Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
  • Met with clients to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
  • Managed daily operations by scheduling and coordinating appointments, assisting customers in selecting and matching colors and preparing invoices and bank deposits.
  • Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
  • Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
  • Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
  • Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
  • Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
  • Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.

Swamper

Strike Construction
11.2019 - 12.2020
  • Traveled on trucks with drivers to assist with loading, unloading and maintenance.
  • Pressure washed [Tools] and maintained clean work area.
  • Assisted operators on rigging pipeline construction.
  • Cleaned oil and other spills.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Cleaned and inspected trucks and franc trucks after jobs.
  • Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
  • Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.

Swamper

Sun Land Construction
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Traveled on trucks with drivers to assist with loading, unloading and maintenance.
  • Pressure washed [Tools] and maintained clean work area.
  • Assisted operators on rigging pipeline construction.
  • Cleaned oil and other spills.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.

Refinery Insulation Installer

Pemex Deer Park
03.2006 - 11.2019
  • Climbed ladders, worked with hand tools, drills, pumps and other hand-held and electrical equipment necessary for installing insulation.
  • Maintained high standard of clean-up before leaving job sites, completing necessary touch-up work and clean-up to avoid leaving property owners to deal with dust or debris.
  • Worked with variety of insulation material types in residential and commercial settings.
  • Completed can foaming and caulking as necessary around windows, doors and other features, exercising good judgement and caution in avoiding excess foam application in any area.
  • Cut, formed and arranged insulation to promote efficiency of materials for each project.
  • Installed ventilation and other necessary products in homes, working in attics, basements and crawlspaces and achieving structural integrity in tight or hard-to-reach spaces.
  • Documented daily work times and type and quantity of unused materials.
  • Applied and handled insulating products such as foam, fiberglass and cloth with mud.
  • Cultivated safety and efficiency at each work site by identifying potential hazards and promoting workplace safety to all team members.
  • Delivered training and mentoring to several apprentices in preparation for full-time roles.
  • Set up and operated fabricating equipment to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal for insulation projects.
  • Determined required properties for each installation and chose optimal materials to meet demands.
  • Installed and secured protective sheet metal to minimize damage and degradation.
  • Sorted and organized supplies inventory and ordered material stock from approved vendors.
  • Operated hand tools such as beader crimpers, brakes and shears.
  • Carefully evaluated blueprints and work plans to make accurate cuts and prepare correctly-sized pieces for specific installation requirements.
  • Fabricated fiberglass pipe and duct materials for installation in commercial and residential projects.
  • Used industrial-scale sewing machines for heavy fabrics to create insulating pads for pipes.
  • Fabricated and assembled sheet metal products and equipment such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes and furnace casings.

Education

No Degree -

Dionicio De Errera
Honduras
05.1990

Skills

  • Powder Coating
  • Company Guidelines
  • Site Cleanup
  • Inventory Records
  • Hand Painting
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Hazard Recognition and Removal
  • Special Coating Application
  • Stucco Patching
  • Color and Pattern Coordination
  • Respirator Operation

*** CERTIFICATIONS***

- Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher

- HASC ( reciprocal courses)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

Spanish native speaker. Understands english well enough to read protocols and instructions for on-site work.


Timeline

House Painter

Self-employeed
03.2021 - Current

Swamper

Strike Construction
11.2019 - 12.2020

Swamper

Sun Land Construction
01.2018 - 03.2020

Refinery Insulation Installer

Pemex Deer Park
03.2006 - 11.2019

No Degree -

Dionicio De Errera
Oneida Brizuela