Whernika Ontiveros
Katy
Summary
Seasoned Sandblasting Painting Foreman known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in surface preparation, coating application techniques, and project management. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Hardworking Foreman Painter bringing many years of experience in field. Highly organized and results-driven leader with disciplined nature and focus on safety. Successful running multiple crews simultaneously.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Foreman Painter
Insulation Solutions
Taylor
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervised painting crews to ensure high-quality finishes on commercial projects.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming before applying paint.
- Trained new painters on techniques and safety protocols in the workplace.
- Created detailed estimates based on labor costs, material costs, travel expenses.
- Oversaw the preparation of surfaces for painting, including sanding, patching, caulking and masking off areas to be painted.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Sandblasting Painting Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
Taylor
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed and coordinated sandblasting painting activities to ensure that work was completed on time and within budget.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all sandblasting painting operations.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Performed maintenance on tools, equipment, and machinery used in the sandblasting painting process.
Painter
Northwest Insulation
Dumas
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Provided expert advice on the best products to use for various jobs.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
Foreman Painter
Austin Industries
Tulsa
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Prepared surfaces by sanding and priming for optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied various paint types using brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
- Assisted in training new painters on techniques and safety practices.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their painting needs.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Trained new hires on proper use of tools and safety procedures related to their job duties.
- Inspected finished products to ensure quality control standards were met.
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Brock Services
Borger
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Applied final touches to products ensuring high-quality finishes.
- Maintained records of production data including material usage rates, quantities produced and quality control results.
- Utilized hand tools and equipment for detailed finishing work.
- Prepared and treated surfaces before applying finishes.
- Followed detailed finishing instructions from supervisors.
- Apply Chartek
- Apply Cement 241
- Supervised concrete finishing operations to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Coordinated crew schedules and delegated tasks for efficient workflow management.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess project specifications and requirements.
- Directed and supervised the work of concrete finishers, laborers, and other staff; monitored progress to ensure that project deadlines were met.
Education
Industrial Engineer -
Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacin
Maracaibo, Edo. Zulia. Venezuela 07-2016
Skills
- Industry standards
- Coating inspection
- Surface preparation
- Field supervision
- Microsoft office
- Task delegation
- Sandblasting techniques
- Paint application
- Touch-up work
- Work planning
- Paint mixing
- Concrete coatings
- Epoxy coatings
- Team leadership
- Furniture refinishing
Languages
English
Limited
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Osha 10
Timeline
Foreman Painter
Insulation Solutions
03.2025 - 11.2025
Sandblasting Painting Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
08.2024 - 12.2024
Painter
Northwest Insulation
04.2024 - 07.2024
Foreman Painter
Austin Industries
01.2024 - 04.2024
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Brock Services
05.2023 - 11.2023
Industrial Engineer -
Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacin