Tara Johnson
Belvidere,IL
Summary
Reliable and detail-focused painter known for maintaining high standards in all tasks. Experienced in job site cleanup and animal care, with strong scheduling and teamwork skills. Good eye for Discrepancies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Painter
Martin Johnson House Painting
Belvidere, Illinois
07.1998 - Current
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning with abrasives, solvents, and tools to ensure optimal adhesion and finish.
- Applied primers, sealants and finishes to walls according to specifications.
- Transported and positioned ladders safely on work sites to facilitate efficient painting operations.
- Removed old paint from surfaces to ensure proper application of new coats, enhancing overall aesthetic quality.
- Assisted with painting interior and exterior structures including baseboards, door frames and window frames.
- Removed wallpaper prior to painting walls if necessary.
- Helped move furniture out of the way during painting projects.
- Provided support to lead painters throughout the duration of each job.
- Painted walls and other large areas using brushes and rollers.
Kennel Technician
AKA Doodles and Poodles
Caledonia, Illinois
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Cared for and monitored animals daily, ensuring proper feeding, hydration, clean cages, and timely medication administration.
- Maintained kennel cleanliness through consistent sanitizing and disinfecting, promoting a healthy environment for animals.
- Identified and reported signs of illness or distress in animals to supervisor, facilitating prompt medical attention.
- Performed minor grooming services such as brushing fur coats and trimming nails.
- Ensured humane treatment of animals during care and monitoring.
- Exercised dogs regularly according to individual needs.
Scheduling
R & D Thiel
Belvidere, Illinois
08.2010 - 12.2015
- Scheduled dates for houses to be built.
- Printed alternative sheets for future house builds using tiny term; matched customer options and entered them accurately.
- Collected and printed necessary paperwork from Pulte website for distribution to relevant stakeholders.
- Produced and distributed copies to team members for reference.
- Did monthly projections for the company.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, ILSkills
- Indoor and Outdoor Painting
- Job Site Cleanup
- Scheduling
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Microsoft Office Specialist Certified
- Office Equipment Operations
- Data Entry
- Filing
- Quick learner
- Animal care
Timeline
Kennel Technician
AKA Doodles and Poodles
07.2019 - 12.2021
Scheduling
R & D Thiel
08.2010 - 12.2015
Interior Painter
Martin Johnson House Painting
07.1998 - Current
Some College (No Degree) -
Rock Valley College