Painter in San Jose, California

Highly motivated, detailed oriented, knowledge based PAINTER with 6 years’ successful, self-starter experience in residential and commercial businesses. Strong organizational skills, detailed, strong customer service skills; reported directly to construction management and managed commercial and residential projects directly impacting business. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Project Manager/Painter; David & Company Painting; Gilroy, CA Jun 2009 – Present • Managed small crew of six (6) for commercial and residential business for painting projects. • Interior and exterior surfaces utilizing brushes, rollers, spray machines, power washers, airless sprayers and ladders & scaffolds. • Lacquered interior doors, spray-painted all kinds of surfaces, and distinguish proper paint to specifications. • Prepped surfaces by sanding, dusting, priming and caulking. • Used stains, clear finishes via varnish and polyurethane, oil and water based enamels, and epoxies • Primed and prepped surfaces extensively for finish application to ensure quality customer service satisfaction. • Maintains records and reports of material, labor, • Installed ceiling fans and fixtures within the project • Electric wiring, install can lights, sheetrock and house repairs. • Determined appropriate type of primer for surfaces with the ability to follow through. • Convey project status to customers. Handyman/Laborer; Greg Powers Construction/Jack’s Tile; Redwood City, CA Dec 2008 – Jun 2009 • Assisted in fully remolding bathrooms including; demolition, sheetrock, tiling, grouting and installations of new fixtures. • Experienced with tile saw, and preparing cuts for tile setter. Apprentice/Driver; Bill Fry Construction; Campbell, CA May 2008 – Dec 2008 • Responsible for transporting all debris from job sites to the dumpsites via Bobtail truck. • Performed all demolition and job site cleanup tasks. • Assisted carpenters with hanging hangers and used palm nailer. • Prepped work for plumbers to set pipes by digging trenches. Lead Sales; Kelly Moore Paints; Redwood City, CA Aug 2005 – May 2008 • Managed a small staff of 5 (five) with knowledge of Kelly Moore products and customer satisfaction. • Product knowledge of interior and exterior paints for customer and contractors job site. • Provided knowledge of product materials and tools to customer and contractors. • Provided eye match for color samples upon customers request • Responsible for opening/closing store and balancing registers and responsible for bank deposits. REFERENCES: Provided upon requests