Sara Hodge
Westerville,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented painter experienced in preparing surfaces, applying paints, and smoothing finishes. Collaborative team member with focused attention on safety. Specializes in both residential and commercial painting. Committed to the timely completion of painting projects. A dedicated contributor to a hardworking painting team emphasizing safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Park Wide Painter
Xanterra Parks & Resorts At Yellowstone
Gardiner, MT
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Used hand and power tools safely to grind, polish, and wash surfaces
- Upheld professional standards by applying necessary layers of primer, paint, and sealing materials
- Maintain clean, organized, and well-functioning equipment and supplies
- Painted finished work and re-painted interiors to support building maintenance teams
- Used masking tape or drop cloths to protect adjacent surfaces from paint and restored the area to its original state upon completion.
- Completed diverse repairs on commercial and residential buildings and equipment.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Commercial Painter
USDA-FS Curlew Job Corps, CCC
8 2022 - 02.2024
- Reviewed and discussed work orders with supervisors to understand project requirements
- Tracked jobs by keeping accurate records of on-site materials and daily activities
- Interacted and engaged with clients professionally
- Adjusted work to match specifications set for different products and orders
- Read, interpreted, and worked from blueprints, layouts, and other specifications
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, brushing and scraping existing walls, floors, and trim.
- Followed safety regulations while working at heights or in confined spaces wearing protective gear.
Camp Crew Supply Technician
USDA Forest Service
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Confirmed and validated packing list to purchase orders to match condition, quantities and descriptions
- Oversaw accurate filing and tracking systems with complete documentation for deliveries, back orders and missing items
- Managed supply labeling system and maintained logs for official records
- Supported timely production changes, organizing the necessary materials, equipment and products to help each happen smoothly
- Helped coordinate and integrate supply chain management strategies across departments
- Worked team with resolve production and supplier constraints
- Coordinated flow of materials between different internal locations based on need
- Stayed on top of trends by regularly analyzing areas like costs and deliveries
- Monitored inventory flow and deliveries remotely with logistics information systems.
Forestry Technician Student
USDA-FS Curlew Job Corps, CCC
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Educated campers and other community members on forest fire prevention
- Oversaw activities of loggers and contractors to ensure environmental protection protocols were followed
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain a friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere
- Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences
- Created access points with new roads, including planning routes, clearing brush, and removing trees
- Improved access to valuable trees by removing brush and stumps
- Created access points with new roads, including planning routes, clearing brush and removing trees.
Warehouse Supervisor
Amazon
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Resolved issues involving dispatched products to maintain a high level of customer service
- Coordinated smooth distribution and allocation of inventory to meet distribution demands
- Led team by exceeding order processing and delivery standards
- Conducted daily shipping audits, verifying documentation and correct handling to reduce losses
- Documented incident and accident reports and investigated root causes to improve employee safety
- Evaluated crew member performance with reviews, corrective actions, and merit awards
- Analyzed workflow processes and developed strategies and adjustments to improve safety, quality, and productivity
- Supervised and trained the warehouse team to uphold safety and compliance with regulations.
Waitress Supervisor
Yum! Brands.
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Improved front-of-house efficiency and team performance by monitoring wait staff activities and coaching on techniques
- Aided in management decision-making by offering feedback on policies and procedures
- Protected staff and customers by monitoring and maintaining strict safety standards
- Handled daily opening and closing functions, including delegating work to team members and verifying completion
- De-escalated conflicts with customers experiencing problems with food items and team service
- Engaged directly with customers, including presenting menus and specials, checking on satisfaction, and offering advanced support
- Kept team on-task and used expert communication skills to quickly resolve problems
- Maintained team environment and consistently met guests' needs by coordinating daily staff work
- Scheduled and utilized employee resources to fulfill service demand levels
- Improved team performance, mentoring struggling workers to strengthen job skills and knowledge
- Resolved errors and incidents through work review and monitoring.
Education
High School -
Texas Connections Academy
San Antonio, TXPainting -
USDA-FS Curlew Job Corps
Curlew, WAForestry -
USDA-FS Curlew Job Corps
Republic, WASkills
- Painting equipment operation
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Respirator operation
- Scope of work planning
- Creative
- Effective multitasking
References
- Douglas Wilson, Paint Instructor, (509) 799-0635, Wilson.Douglas@jobcorps.org
- Jeremy Leuis, Forestry Training Specialist, (509) 207-0449, jeremy.leuis@usda.gov
- Bill Chamberlin, Open Doors Instructor, (509) 779-0550, Chamberlin.bill@jobcorps.org
Certification
- OSHA 30
- CPR
- First aid
Timeline
Park Wide Painter
Xanterra Parks & Resorts At Yellowstone
05.2024 - 01.2025
Camp Crew Supply Technician
USDA Forest Service
09.2023 - 10.2023
Forestry Technician Student
USDA-FS Curlew Job Corps, CCC
11.2022 - 04.2023
Warehouse Supervisor
Amazon
07.2019 - 01.2021
Waitress Supervisor
Yum! Brands.
05.2017 - 09.2019
Commercial Painter
USDA-FS Curlew Job Corps, CCC
8 2022 - 02.2024
- OSHA 30
- CPR
- First aid
High School -
Texas Connections Academy
Painting -
USDA-FS Curlew Job Corps
Forestry -
USDA-FS Curlew Job Corps
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