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RICKY MCADAMS

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Detail-oriented Painter with extensive experience in construction and maintenance, specializing in both interior and exterior projects. Proven expertise in surface preparation, finishing techniques, and color selection that aligns with client preferences. Enhanced project efficiency in previous roles, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high-quality standards. Committed to further advancing painting skills and project management capabilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Painting Contractor

PURPOSED PAINTING LLC
NORFOLK , VA
08.2018 - Current
  • Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
  • Calculated cost and quantities of required materials based on surface measurements or work orders.
  • Calculated amounts of materials needed for each job.
  • Repaired drywall or plaster if needed before applying paint or wallpaper treatments.
  • Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.

Painter Supervisor

E CALIGARI AND SON
NORFOLK , VA
01.2011 - 10.2020
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements in order to increase productivity and efficiency.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to new painters as they learned the trade.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding paint jobs promptly and professionally.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.

Painter

GERLOFF PAINTING
NORFOLK, VA
10.2000 - 01.2011
  • Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
  • Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
  • Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
  • Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
  • Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
  • Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
  • Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.

Education

GED -

NORVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Norfolk, VA
02-1996

Skills

  • Marketing and advertising
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Pressure washing
  • Protective coatings
  • Spray painting proficiency
  • Wallpaper removal
  • Brush and roller skills
  • Drywall repair
  • Stain and varnish application
  • OSHA compliance
  • First aid training
  • Paint application techniques
  • Blueprints analysis

Certification

  • OBTAINED MY PAINTING CLASS C CONTRACTORS LICENSE
  • OBTAINED LEAD CERTIFICATION

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Painting Contractor

PURPOSED PAINTING LLC
08.2018 - Current

Painter Supervisor

E CALIGARI AND SON
01.2011 - 10.2020

Painter

GERLOFF PAINTING
10.2000 - 01.2011

GED -

NORVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

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