Shamsudeen Nasiru
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Skillful House Painter with 14 years of experience finishing interior and exterior surfaces of residential dwellings. Sanded and prepared surfaces, applied primer and paint and implemented advanced finishing techniques and custom designs. Adept at using brushes, rollers, spray paint, sponges and broad variety of painting and finishing products. Attentive to detail in providing clients with exceptional painting service. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter/Laborer
Self-employeed
Accra Ghana, Greater Accra
08.2008 - 08.2022
- Prepared surfaces for painting by washing, scraping and sanding them.
- Mixed various paints according to specifications.
- Applied primer on walls and ceilings prior to painting.
- Cleaned up job site after work completion.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracks or blisters.
- Carried out minor repairs to damaged surfaces before painting them.
- Selected appropriate types of paints and finishes based on customer requirements.
- Assisted in mixing large batches of paint using colorants, thinners and other additives.
- Installed drop cloths around furniture and fixtures prior to starting work.
- Ensured proper ventilation while working with hazardous chemicals like paint thinner or stripper.
- Used masking tape along edges where two different colors meet while painting trim or moldings.
- Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
- Removed old wallpaper from walls using steamers or scrapers.
- Wallpaper installer
- Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
- Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
09.2014
Skills
- Varnish and Enamel Application
- Paint Mixing
- Heavy Lifting
- Time Management
- Materials Calculation
- Wood Staining
- Attention to Detail
- Materials Management
- Installation and Finishing
- Safety Awareness
- Surface Preparation
- Painting Equipment Operation
- OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Painter/Laborer - Self-employeed
08.2008 - 08.2022
Armed Forces Senior High Technical School - High School Diploma,
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