Richard Ford
L'Anse,MI
Summary
Skilled Painter specializing in surface preparation and quality control. Delivers high standards and exceptional customer service while ensuring safety compliance. Experience in painting and towing operations contributes to efficient project completions and improved customer satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Interior/Exterior Painter
Vasquez Painting
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Prepared surfaces through scraping, sanding, and priming, ensuring readiness for high-quality exterior painting.
- Applied various paints and coatings using brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
- Conducted quality control inspections of painted surfaces, identifying and addressing issues to maintain high standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition, supporting consistent performance and longevity.
Flat Bed Tow Truck Driver
Swift Towing And Recovery
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided timely vehicle recovery and roadside assistance, ensuring customer safety and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with law enforcement for accident scene management and recovery.
- Executed secure loading and unloading of vehicles, maintaining compliance with safety standards during transport operations.
- Coordinated with dispatch to efficiently receive and execute job assignments.
- Conducted routine inspections on towing equipment for safety compliance.
Flat bed Towtruck Driver/Parts Runner
Tender Car Collision Care
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2019 - 02.2021
- Transported vehicles safely between locations for repairs and inspections.
- Coordinated vehicle pickup and drop-off schedules with team members to optimize workflow.
- Delivered parts and equipment to technicians to support timely repairs.
- Ensured timely delivery of packages to customers, enhancing service reliability.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies. - (G.M.A.W.) Welding
M.A.T.C.
Madison, WI04-2021
Certificate of Technical Studies. - Carpentry, Electrical And Plumbing.
M.A.T.C.
Madison, WI12-2013
High School Diploma -
Forsest Hills School
Kettle Moraine, WI.01-2008
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Paint application
- Paint selection
- Quality control
- Tool maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Efficient cleanup
- Vehicle recovery
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Client relations
Certification
Fork-Lift.
Affiliations
Reading.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interior/Exterior Painter
Vasquez Painting
01.2023 - 08.2025
Flat Bed Tow Truck Driver
Swift Towing And Recovery
03.2021 - 01.2023
Flat bed Towtruck Driver/Parts Runner
Tender Car Collision Care
2019 - 02.2021
Certificate of Technical Studies. - (G.M.A.W.) Welding
M.A.T.C.
Certificate of Technical Studies. - Carpentry, Electrical And Plumbing.
M.A.T.C.
High School Diploma -
Forsest Hills School