Steve Torres Cruz
East Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Versatile and diligent, I excelled at Torres Inc, mastering surface preparation and indoor/outdoor painting, while enhancing team efficiency. Renowned for punctuality and a fast-learning curve, I significantly contributed to project successes. My adeptness in color matching and customer service fostered positive outcomes, aligning with employer needs for skillful and adaptable team players.
Professional tradesworker with focus on supporting painting projects through precise preparation and material organization. Known for consistent collaboration with team members to achieve high-quality results. Reliable and adaptable with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Painter's Helper
Torres Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Cleaned brushes, rollers and equipment prior to use.
- Followed painter's directions for product application and site cleanup.
- Returned equipment and unused painting supplies to proper locations after each workday.
- Adhered to manufacturer instructions for paints, solvents and materials use.
- Prepared different paintable surfaces prior to product application.
- Worked with water and oil-based paints and trained on removal of unwanted or splattered paints.
- Completed finish coats on low-visibility surfaces.
- Applied primers and rough coats according to painter's directions.
- Primed surfaces evenly prior to painting allowing paint to be applied evenly.
- Utilized proper personnel protective equipment during painting and preparation, avoiding inhalation of hazardous debris and toxic particulates.
- Masked, covered or otherwise protected non-paintable surfaces.
Sales Associate
Trader Joe's
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Palo Alto Academy
East Palo Alto, CA06-2023
Skills
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Surface preparation
- Job site cleanup
- Color matching
- Power washing
- Taping
- Masking techniques
- Spray painting
- Good Team Player
- Fast Learner
- Punctual
- Responsible
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Painter's Helper
Torres Inc
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Trader Joe's
08.2023 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
East Palo Alto Academy
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