Shanaya Washington
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive experience in surface preparation and coating applications. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in blasting techniques, paint application, and safety protocols, coupled with solid work ethic and attention to detail. Consistently delivers high-quality finishes and contributes to overall project success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paint Record Keeper/ Blaster/Painter
Bollinger shipyards
Gonzales, Louisiana
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Maintained accurate records of paint consumption and verified inventory levels to prevent shortages supporting efficient project planning.
- Collect and document environmental conditions (humidity, dew point, surface temperature)
- Led engaging tailgate meetings to ensure team safety and project alignment.
- Applied mainly industrial paint types using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment with precision.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, handtools, and other materials for finishing jobs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within deadlines while maintaining high standards.
Firewatch/Holewatch
Consulting Safety Training (CST)
Pascagoula, MS
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed documentation to maintain accurate records.
- Reduced the risk of accidents by maintaining a clean, organized work area around confined spaces.
- Implemented emergency response plans, enhancing safety preparedness within the team.
- Monitored confined space activities to ensure adherence to safety regulations and
- Ensured communication between employees and supervisors by promptly reporting any safety concerns or incidents.
Short Arc Welder
Bollinger shipyards
Morgan City, Louisiana
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Reviewed blueprints or drawings to confirm accurate dimensions for product specifications.
- Configured welding machines and equipment for optimal job execution.
- Employed mirrors to improve visibility and precision during component welding.
- Used a variety of hand tools such as grinders and files for finishing jobs.
- Created airflow solutions in confined spaces to promote worker safety.
- Performed welding of components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions to fulfill project specifications.
Blaster/Painter
Bollinger Shipyards
Lockport, Louisiana
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Prepared surfaces through sanding, scraping, handtools and cleaning to ensure optimal paint adherence.
- Painted vessels, tanks, and surfaces for Coastguard and Navy boats, ensuring high-quality finishes in various environments.
- Monitored temperature and environmental conditions on vessels to ensure safe working conditions.
- Mixed paints and coatings in precise ratios to ensure consistent colors and textures, enhancing overall appearance and durability.
- Ensured safety protocols handling hazardous material such as spray lines, blast hoses, vacuum, etc.
- Maintained clean work materials, spray guns, and roller handles
Education
High School Diploma - Welding
Fletcher Community College
Thibodaux, LANCCER - Occupational Health And Safety
Safety Builders Consultants
Houston, TX05-2026
High School Diploma -
HL Bourgeois High School
Gray, LA05-2020
Skills
- Coating Inspection
- Surface Preparation/ Cleaning
- Safety Compliance
- Project Coordination
- Quality Control
- Inventory management
- Paint application
- Documentation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Problem solving
- Organization
- Safety Reporting
Timeline
Paint Record Keeper/ Blaster/Painter
Bollinger shipyards
06.2025 - 06.2026
Firewatch/Holewatch
Consulting Safety Training (CST)
06.2024 - 11.2024
Short Arc Welder
Bollinger shipyards
01.2024 - 06.2024
Blaster/Painter
Bollinger Shipyards
08.2020 - 07.2023
High School Diploma - Welding
Fletcher Community College
NCCER - Occupational Health And Safety
Safety Builders Consultants
High School Diploma -
HL Bourgeois High School