Kendry Montero
Gastonia
Summary
Results-driven Field Supervisor with over 3 years of experience in commercial and residential painting operations. Proven ability to manage crews, coordinate project schedules, and oversee day-to-day field execution while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Skilled in surface preparation, coatings application, and equipment operation including Graco sprayers. Strong background in client communication, jobsite problem-solving, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope. Adept at balancing leadership, productivity, and customer satisfaction while contributing to business growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Foreman
Taylor’s Industrial Coatings
Lake Wales
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily site operations for industrial coating projects.
- Coordinated worker schedules to ensure timely project completion.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Conducted site inspections to maintain compliance with safety regulations.
- Communicated project updates to management and clients effectively.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues on-site promptly.
- Enforced quality control measures throughout coating processes.
Site Foreman
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, grinding, and cleaning for paint application.
- Applied protective coatings using spray guns and brushes on ship components.
- Mixed paints and solvents according to specifications for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow on projects.
- Masked off areas before applying paint
- Prepared surfaces for painting, including sanding and cleaning.
Site Foreman
National Coatings
Raleigh
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily operations of coating application processes.
- Coordinated crew schedules and assigned tasks to ensure efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all project phases.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining progress made during each phase of a project's development cycle.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment necessary for each project.
- Managed daily activities of a commercial construction crew, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented plans to improve efficiency of the team's workflow.
Painter
Apex commercial coatings
Charlotte
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming for optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied various paint types using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of painting projects.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Paint Prepper
VM Painting
Fort Myers
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Prepared surfaces by sanding and scraping to ensure proper paint adhesion.
- Masked areas to protect from overspray and achieve clean lines.
- Mixed paints and primers according to specifications for consistent color application.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, maintaining organized workspaces at job sites.
- Assisted painters by providing necessary tools and materials during projects.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve project efficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
FSW
Fort Myers, FL 03.2020 - 02.2022
Boynton Beach Community High
Boynton Beach, FLSkills
- Site supervision
- Safety compliance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Project scheduling
- Team leadership
- Workflow optimization
- Client communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Site coordination
- Drywall installation
- Scaffolding setup
- Painting techniques
- Construction deadlines
Certification
- OSHA 10 & OSHA 30
- First AID & CPR
- Confined Space
- Twic
- Man Lift Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Site Foreman
Taylor’s Industrial Coatings
08.2025 - Current
Site Foreman
Ingalls Shipbuilding
02.2025 - 08.2025
Site Foreman
National Coatings
09.2023 - 01.2025
Painter
Apex commercial coatings
02.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
FSW
03.2020 - 02.2022
Paint Prepper
VM Painting
02.2019 - 01.2022
Boynton Beach Community High