Travis Thornburg
Spokane,WA
Summary
At Platinum Unlimited, I leveraged my strong work ethic and expertise in paint mixing and application to deliver high-quality painting services, consistently meeting project deadlines and budget requirements. Skilled in both team collaboration and self-directed tasks, I ensured optimal outcomes and safety on every project, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Platinum Unlimited
09.2020 - Current
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Consistently upheld a clean and organized workspace, prioritizing safety measures and improving time management.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Applied primer, paints using the right coatings for the materials metal,fiberglass and plastics.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget..
- Consistently adhered to safety regulations and utilized appropriate PPE products in the workplace.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Maintained constant communication with manufacturers to stay informed about the latest research products and ensure optimal outcomes in projects.
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to health and safety protocols during all painting tasks.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
Shop Owner
Self Employed
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Maintained accurate financial records, including sales reports, expense tracking, and budget management.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Optimized scheduling processes to maximize efficiency in completing repairs while maintaining high levels of quality workmanship.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely completion of repairs for customers.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Reduced waste materials by accurately estimating paint quantities needed for each job.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Achieved seamless paint jobs by thoroughly prepping surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
- Reduced rework rate with meticulous attention to detail in all painting processes.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School
Spokane, WA06.1996
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Indoor and Outdoor Painting
- Effective Multitasking
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Safety awareness
- Self-Directed and Motivated
- Time Management
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Paint mixing
- Hand and power tools
- Able to work in confined spaces and able to work alone
Timeline
Painter
Platinum Unlimited
09.2020 - Current
Shop Owner
Self Employed
01.2012 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School