Robert Darden
Como,MD
Summary
Adept at transforming spaces, my tenure at Express Employment Professionals showcases a blend of meticulous surface preparation and masterful paint application, both by hand and with advanced tools. My strong work ethic and attention to detail have consistently exceeded client expectations, ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Professional painter with comprehensive experience in surface preparation, color matching, and application techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results in both residential and commercial settings. Adept at adapting to changing project needs and ensuring client satisfaction through consistent performance and attention to detail. Reliable and flexible, known for maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Professional painting specialist with consistently high standard of workmanship and focus on achieving results. Proven track record in delivering quality finishes and managing complex projects with efficiency. Valued team player known for flexibility and reliability, adept at problem-solving and adapting to dynamic work environments.
Experienced with surface preparation, color mixing, and application techniques essential for high-quality finishes. Utilizes precise brushwork and spray techniques to achieve desired results. Track record of maintaining clean and safe workspaces while consistently meeting project deadlines.
Efficient Painter committed to timely completion of residential and commercial painting projects. Dedicated contributor to hardworking painting team emphasizing safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction.
Detail-oriented Painter experienced in preparing surfaces, applying paints and smoothing finishes. Collaborative team member with focused attention on safety. Specializes in [Type] painting.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Express Employment Professionals
12.2021 - Current
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- 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.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
- Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship within established timelines.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
- Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
Painter and Blaster
HKA Staffing
05.2020 - 11.2021
- 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.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- 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.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
- Achieved consistent paint finishes by expertly mixing paints to match desired colors and textures.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes, and joints.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
- Sandblasted heavy equipment using spray guns and sandblasting equipment to clean grease, dried concrete, oil paint and rust from equipment.
- Prevented misfires by conducting thorough pre-blast inspections of all equipment, connections, and detonators before initiating each blast sequence.
Painter
Mid-Atlantic Coatings
07.2018 - 03.2019
- 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.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
- Enhanced durability of painted surfaces with application of weather-resistant coatings.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
Wrapping And Painter
Tidewater Staffing Inc
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- 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.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
- Reduced waste materials by accurately estimating paint quantities needed for each job.
- Enhanced the appearance of residential and commercial spaces by skillfully applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
Brush And RollerAnd Waterblaster
Main Industries Inc.
05.2005 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated versatility in painting skills by adapting to different surface types, including wood, concrete, metal, and drywall.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and properly disposing of hazardous materials.
- Increased job completion speed by assisting with masking, taping, and other preparatory tasks as needed.
- Enhanced overall project aesthetics with precise edge work and smooth paint finishes on various surfaces.
- Contributed to company reputation for high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail in all painting tasks.
- Maintained and cleaned paint equipment and paint areas.
- Operated spray equipment to paint surfaces.
- Increased workplace efficiency through regular maintenance and organization of painting equipment and supplies.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Cleaned workpieces and products, applied coatings and buffed surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
- Examined finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouched defective areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hertford County High School
Ahoskie, NC06-1994
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Exterior painting
- Team player
- Effective multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Paint mixing
- Team collaboration
- Surface preparation
- Punctual and dependable
- Hand and power tools
- Caulking and crack filling
- Touch-up painting
- Quality assurance
- Power and hand tools
- Clean driving record
- Scaffolding setup
- Brush technique mastery
- Fixtures removal
- Wood panel painting
- Surface repair techniques
Timeline
Painter
Express Employment Professionals
12.2021 - Current
Painter and Blaster
HKA Staffing
05.2020 - 11.2021
Painter
Mid-Atlantic Coatings
07.2018 - 03.2019
Wrapping And Painter
Tidewater Staffing Inc
05.2016 - 07.2018
Brush And RollerAnd Waterblaster
Main Industries Inc.
05.2005 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Hertford County High School
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