Gerald Thomas Home: 832-***-****

Cell: 832-***-****

**** ********* **. ***** *****, La. 70814 acb3mm@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position with a progressive and innovative organization that offers an

opportunity for continued growth as a Journeyman Industrial Painter or Supervisor that has an excellent work ethic and development. Relocating is acceptable in progressing in my career.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective supervisor who understands the balance between what is best for the company, customer and the employee to improve productivity

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

• Dependable and highly motivated

• Dedicated team player who works well under pressure with minimal supervision

• Ability to learn new tasks quickly

• Ability to supervised crews of 40 to 60 and as small as 2-3. Proven records as a General Forman and Journeyman Painter for over 15 years.

• Excellent working knowledge of different hand tools and spray equipment such as: needle guns, sandblasters, caulking/dry tools, brushes/rollers, buffer, conventional airless, plural, etc.

• Ability to operate all types of lifts and heavy equipment: scissor, boom, swing stage, forklift, frontend loader, manlift, and bobcat.

• Ability to complete jobs in a timely manner, saving customers money.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mobley Industrial Services, La Porte, Tx. April 2012- Present

Foreman

• Manage employees

• Submitted all time sheets

• Supervise various crews

• Sandblasting and spray painting on tanks, vessels, structures, piping.

• Work overtime to make sure job is completed in timely manner

Petrin Corporation, Port Allen, La April 2006-April 2012

General Foreman

• Manage 20 plus employees with their assignment for the day.

• Responsible for overseeing the progress of work completed on a daily basis.

• Attend weekly meetings for the progress of work performed on sub sites

• Makes sure job meets QC standards.

Protherm Services, Baton Rouge,La June 2002 – April 2006

Foreman

• Manage employees

• Submitted all time sheets

• Supervise various crews

Iberville Coatings, St. Gabriel,La August 1998 – June 2002

Painter

• Sandblasting and spraypainting on tanks, vessels, structures, piping.

• Work overtime to make sure job is completed in timely manner

EDUCATION

Diploma Graduation Date: May 1996

Istrouma Senior High Baton Rouge, LA

GPA-3.0

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS

• Promoted to supervisor after a short time with the company.

• Exceeded performance standards set forth by management.

• NCCER Certified

• Forklift Certified

• Manlift Certified

• Case 570 Certified

REFERENCES

References are available upon request.

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