Michael Clinkscales

**** ******* **** **, ***. B • Washington, DC 20019-5198 • 202-***-****

Email: adcqkk@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Skills:

Skilled using paint rollers, application rollers, and pressure rollers

Skilled using airless paint guns, paint spray guns, and plaster spraying guns

Skilled using hopper guns, pneumatic spray texture guns, spray texture guns, and stucco patching guns

Skilled using drywall taping knives, patching knives, spacking knives, joint knives, and wipe-down knives

Skilled using drywall lifts, mini lifters, and roll lifters

Skilled using drywall ripping tools, hacksaws, keyhole saws, and wallboard saws

Professional Experience:

Drywall Mechanic/Finisher

Measured and marked surfaces according to blueprints and drawings, using equipment such as tape measures, straightedges, squares, and marking devices

Fit and fastened wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks with glue, nails, and screws

Hung dry lines to wall moldings to guide positioning of main runners

Measured and cut openings in panels or tiles for electrical outlets, windows, vents, plumbing, or other fixtures, using keyhole saws or other cutting tools

Hung drywall panels on metal frameworks of walls and ceilings in offices, schools, or other large buildings using lifts or hoists to adjust panel heights

Assembled and installed metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents

Worked with drywall finishers who covered the seams between drywall panels

Trimmed rough edges from wallboard to maintain even joints, using knives

Cut and screwed together metal channels to make floor or ceiling frames, according to plans for the location of rooms or hallways

Performed demolition, cleaned and discarded debris from demolition

Painter/ Helper

Used drop cloths or masking tape and paper to cover and protect surfaces during painting

Filled cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, with caulking guns or putty knives

Applied primers and sealers to prepare bare wood or metal, for finish coats

Applied paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures with brushes, spray guns, or rollers

Michael Clinkscales

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Read work orders and received instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements

Erected scaffolding, swing gates, and ladders, to work above ground level

Removed pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting

Washed and treated surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sanded rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly

Mixed and matched colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies

Supplied and held tools and materials

Cleaned work areas and equipment

Work Experiences:

August 2011- December 2011

Drywall Mechanic, Christian Mechanical Services, Washington, DC

July 2011- September 2011

Drywall Finisher, Tradesman International, Fairfax, VA

July 2005- September 2010

Drywall Mechanic, Community Vision Builders Inc., Mt. Ranier, MD

April 2004- October 2004

Drywall Finisher, Progressive Wall Coverings Technicians, Sterling, VA

July 2003- November 2003

Drywall Mechanic, P&D Drywall Constructors LLC., Silver Springs, MD

September 2002- May 2003

Drywall Finisher, Soho Group Inc., Washington, DC

January 2002- August 2002

Painter, Express Painters, Washington, DC

May 2000- December 2001

Drywall Finisher, Avedon Contracting Inc., Forestville, MD

Education:

GED, Prince George’s Community College, Largo, MD- 1995

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