Tori Ruhl
Wichita,Kansas
Summary
Skilled painter with a strong work ethic, ensuring quality finishes and adherence to safety standards. Experienced in surface preparation, effective multitasking, and team collaboration.
Dedicated painting professional with expertise in applying protective coatings and maintaining quality assurance. Proven ability to prepare surfaces and operate painting equipment efficiently while collaborating with teams to meet production deadlines.
Experienced with surface preparation, color mixing, and application techniques essential for high-quality finishes. Utilizes precise brushwork and spray techniques to achieve desired results. Track record of maintaining clean and safe workspaces while consistently meeting project deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Textron Aviation
Wichita, KS
08.2025 - Current
- Applied protective coatings to aircraft surfaces, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and masking areas as needed.
- Operated spray guns and other painting equipment to achieve uniform finishes on aircraft components.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow and meet production deadlines.
- Maintained clean work environment by organizing tools and equipment according to safety protocols.
Painter
Verus Aerospace
Wichita, KS
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Applied protective coatings to aircraft surfaces ensuring durability and compliance with industry standards.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, masking, and cleaning to achieve optimal adhesion for paint application.
- Operated spray painting equipment while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Inspected painted surfaces for quality assurance, identifying defects and implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Conducted routine maintenance on painting tools and equipment to ensure operational readiness and reliability.
- Recommended improvements to painting processes that increased consistency and quality of finished products.
Painter
Paragon Inc.
Wichita, KS
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce turnaround times on painting projects.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper painting techniques and safety practices within the facility.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
Painter
Premier Processing
Wichita, KS
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kansel Intermediate
Wichita, KS09.2009
Skills
Strong work ethic
Attention to detail
Indoor and outdoor painting
Exterior painting
Team player
Effective multitasking
Problem-solving
Safety awareness
Self-directed and motivated
Time management
Paint sprayer operation
Paint mixing
Punctual and dependable
Surface preparation
Hand and power tools
Touch-up painting
Quality assurance
Commercial painting
Color matching
Excellent communication
Primer application
Painting restoration
Finishing techniques
Timeline
Painter
Textron Aviation
08.2025 - Current
Painter
Verus Aerospace
07.2024 - 08.2025
Painter
Paragon Inc.
09.2021 - 06.2024
Painter
Premier Processing
06.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Kansel Intermediate