Customer Service Hazardous Materials
Resume:
Otis Garvin
****A W. *th St Wilmington De ***** – 302-***-**** –
**********@*****.***
Objective
Dependable and hardworking painter with more than 20 years in the construction and painting industry, that thrives in a fast-paced environment and works to complete projects quickly and efficiently, seeking employment with a well-established organization where I may fully utilize my skills and abilities
Experience
Custom Painter
M Cohen & Sons, Broomall, PA
2020 – Current
Used conventional spray-painting equipment for application of various technical coatings.
Identified hazardous materials labels and related safety precautions that are required.
Removed paint using different type of power tools.
Touch up defective areas of painted surfaces by sanding and bonding.
Mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.
Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned.
Cleans up worksite debris.
Carpenter Contractor
International Tradesman, West Chester, PA
2017 – 2020
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Assisting supervisors with structural design, planning, layout, and installation.
Conduct repair work and installation of doors, windows, drywall, cabinets, stairs, and other fixtures as required.
Ability to assess the quality of woodwork and materials.
Ability to operate tools, machines, and other equipment.
Compliance with local building codes, and health and safety regulations.
Provide excellent customer service.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.
Independent Painter
2011-2021
Lead a team of painters on a specific job.
Prepare all surfaces for painting by removing debris, cleaning, or power washing when needed.
Repair any portion of the surface, including replacing boards or pieces of drywall when needed.
Cover entirely all portions of the home not being painted.
Obtain supplies needed for each job such as brushes, paint nozzles, drop cloths, etc.
Speak with customers regarding their vision and guide them through decision-making process.
Industrial Painter
Donato Painting, Newark, De
2006-2010
Communicating with clients to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects.
Assembling scaffolding as required
Covering trim, floors, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint.
Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes.
Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth.
Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them.
Mixing and matching paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications
Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers
Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers and tarps
Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds or blowtorches
Estimating time and material costs on painting projects
Cleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.
Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments
Removing and reinstalling fixtures (e.g., doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary.
Carpenter
Carpentry Unlimited, Wilmington, De
2003-2005
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Assisting supervisors with structural design, planning, layout, and installation.
Conduct repair work and installation of doors, windows, drywall, cabinets, stairs, and other fixtures as required.
Ability to assess the quality of woodwork and materials.
Ability to operate tools, machines, and other equipment.
Compliance with local building codes, and health and safety regulations.
Provide excellent customer service.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.
Supervisor
ML Parker Construction, Newark, De
2000-2003
-Plan and schedule projects, estimate time and materials, supervise subordinates, maintain records and file and prepare reports.
• Prepare, schedule and supervise the work layout for the maintenance, alteration and
repair of building structures and components.
• Perform carpentry tasks.
• Keep records of carpenters' time and materials used for each job.
• Supervise carpentry jobs requiring a high degree of skill.
• Provide assistance on complex jobs.
• Provide estimates of personnel and material required for a job.
• Assign carpenters to jobs, oversee masonry work.
• Requisition materials from warehouse or purchases materials from suppliers.
• Inspect scaffolding and hazardous work to ensure proper safety measures are being
observed.
• Keep records and compiles reports of work performed by carpentry crew.
• Perform related work as require
Education/Certifications
DIPLOMA
James Grove, Wilmington, DE
1997
Matthews Paint Professional Certificate
2021
Featured Work
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References
Alyssa Lingerfelt, M Cohen & Sons
Andrew, Tradesman
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