Tony McRae
Newport News,VA
Summary
Skilled painter and owner-operator with a long record of dependable work in industrial settings and retail operations. Experienced in surface preparation, color matching, spray application, and safety procedures. Committed to accurate work, strong teamwork, and smooth daily operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Painter
McRae Paints
Newport News, Virginia
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations, staff scheduling, and customer service at McRae Paints to enhance workflow.
- Guided customers in color matching, paint mixing, and product selection to ensure satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked coatings, supplies, and tools to maintain availability.
- Trained team members on product knowledge, safety procedures, and sales support.
Painter
Jacobs Technology
Hampton, VA
06.2008 - 08.2019
- Applied primer and finish coats on interior and exterior structures.
- Painted interior and exterior walls using various techniques. and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and spray guns to ensure quality finish.
- Mixed paint materials to match project specifications and color standards.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces to prepare for optimal paint adhesion.
- Inspected surfaces for damage, rust, and coating defects before work.
- Protected floors, equipment, and fixtures during Jacobs Technology painting operations.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Coordinated repainting schedules with maintenance teams to facilitate project timelines.
- Followed safety procedures, respirator use, and hazard controls on site.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Prepared surfaces for coating at Nasa Langley Research Center
Painter
Vick Painting And Powerwashing
Newport News, Virginia
09.2004 - 06.2008
- Applied paint with brushes and rollers
- Ensured protection of floors, equipment, and fixtures during Jacobs Technology painting operations.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Maintained cleanliness of brushes, rollers, spray tools, and work areas after shifts to uphold safety standards.
- Removed debris from job sites post-project completion to promote safety and professionalism.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ferguson High School
Newport News, VA06-1993
Political Science
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Surface preparation
- Paint mixing
- Spray application
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Operations management
- Staff scheduling
- Customer service
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Owner/Operator Painter
McRae Paints
08.2019 - Current
Painter
Jacobs Technology
06.2008 - 08.2019
Painter
Vick Painting And Powerwashing
09.2004 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Ferguson High School
Political Science
Norfolk State University