Wendy Van Der Gugten

• Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and time management strategies.
• Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear to reach company and OSHA standards while on the job.
• Evaluated potential risks associated with each project, developing contingency plans to minimize potential disruptions.
• Developed advanced technical skills through ongoing training programs and workshops to stay current in the field.
• Incorporated sustainable practices into daily operations to reduce environmental impact without compromising quality.
• Established strong relationships with Brewery management and other skilled trades through clear communication, transparency, and professionalism.
• Painted surfaces using airless spray guns,conventional spray pot, brushes and paint rollers.
• Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding,sandblasting, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
• Work with several industrial and specialty coating
• Commercial and industrial painting experience.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
• Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
• Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, ,scissor lifts ,swing stage to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
• Forklift certified
• Confined space
• Lead abatement
• Worked with several hazardous materials.
• Removed and rehang wallcoverings.
• Basic carpentry jobs.
• Small tile repair jobs.
• Work order writing and scheduling.
• Material inventory and ordering.
• Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
• Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.

Started at the Brewery for this contractor and performed everything that I'm currently performing now.

• Graduated from District council 36 Painters and allied trades apprenticeship program with a solid foundation in industry-specific knowledge.
• Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
• Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
• Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
• Improved safety standards by following OSHA guidelines and utilizing personal protective equipment during all tasks.
• Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
• Adapted quickly to various painting environments, such as interior/exterior surfaces or challenging weather conditions, ensuring optimal results at all
• Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
• Performed sandblasting on phase 2 Hyperion water treatment facility
• Performed T-lock on phase 2 Hyperion water treatment facility.
• Applied epoxy coatings,cold tar epoxy, trowel on epoxy coatings.
• Surface prep interior and exterior coating on phase 2 hyperion water treatment facility
• Scaffolding, boom lift, scissor lift experience
• Confined space.
• Several underground and above ground Metro stations applying epoxy coatings.
• Several Los Angeles River lead abatement removal by sandblasting and then spray epoxy coating.
• Commercial surface prep and painting.