Thomas Cherney
Arden
Summary
Dynamic Painting Contractor with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results for clients, including extensive work with drywall repair and surface preparation. Adept at project estimation and maintaining OSHA compliance, I excel in customer service and effective communication, ensuring projects are completed on time and to exacting standards.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Painting Contractor
Self Employed
Plantation, FL
02.1989 - 09.2023
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
- Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
Southwest Baptist University
Fort Worth, TX06-1984
Skills
- OSHA compliance
- Surface preparation
- Protective coatings
- First aid training
- Pressure washing
- Budgeting and finance
- Marketing and advertising
- Scaffolding setup
- Project estimation
- Drywall repair
- Paint mixing
- Respirator operation
- Wall repair
- Hand and power tools
- Clean driving record
- Scheduling
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Team player
- Creative thinking
- Self-directed and motivated
- Effective multitasking
- Customer service
- Customer needs assessment
- Dependable
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Project plans and reports
- Quality assurance
- Painting equipment operation
- Touch-up painting
- Brushing and rolling paint
- Cost estimation
- Problem-solving
- Issue resolution
Accomplishments
- Completed 99% of jobs at or under budget.
Timeline
Painting Contractor
Self Employed
02.1989 - 09.2023
Master of Divinity - Theology
Southwest Baptist University