BRENT A HOCKERT
CERTIFICATIONS
• Osha ** Certified
• Swingstage/Scaffolding Certified
Organized Painter/Foreman, well-versed with color combinations, chemicals, painting tools and equipment used in painting processes. Offering 20 years of experience applying paint on exterior and interior surfaces. Customer-focused individual exceptionally talented at communication with customers/job superintendent's to ensure quality and desired results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Also adding 30+ years managerial experience in dealing with customer demands, building teams with positivity, and fulfilling job completion with great success. Positions have included, area manager-midwest territory, operations manager, floor coatings manager, account manager. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem- solving skills.
WORK HISTORY
September 2022 - Current
Journeyman Painter Mulcahy Nickolaus, Oakdale, MN
Read blueprints and instructions and examined surfaces to determine kind and amount of work necessary for each project.
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Met with clients to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
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• Monitored and adjusted painting techniques for optimal results. Managed daily operations by scheduling and coordinating appointments, assisting customers in selecting and matching colors and preparing invoices and bank deposits.
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Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
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Followed safety protocols and used protective equipment during painting projects to minimize risk.
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Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
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Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
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Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
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Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
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Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
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Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
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• Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders. Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
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Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
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CONTACT
Isanti, Minnesota 55040
ad3hls@r.postjobfree.com
March 2011 - September 2022
Painter, Job Foreman Superior Painting And Decorating, Saint Paul, MN May 2005 - March 2012
Painter/Foreman Painter Hamernick Decorating Center, Saint Paul, MN Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
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• Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints. Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
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• Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers. Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
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Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
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Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
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Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
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Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
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Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
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Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
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Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
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Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
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Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
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Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
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Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
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• Established clear priorities and production quality standards. Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
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• Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials. Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
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• Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project. Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
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Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
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• Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project. Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
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• Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials. Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
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Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
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Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
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Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
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April 2004 - March 2005
Crew Foreman Final Coat Painting, Bloomington, MN
May 2001 - August 2002
Crew Foreman Evergreen Cleaning, Bloomington, MN
Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
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Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
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Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
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Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
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Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
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• Helped manage project budgets by tracking time and expenses.
• Managed hiring and training of crew members for projects. Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
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Led team of 20+ people focused on managing and improving desired quality results.
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Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
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Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
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Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
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• Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns. Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
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Established and enforced policies and procedures to maintain high standards of work.
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Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
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Developed and implemented process improvements to increase productivity.
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Generated and analyzed weekly reports to track crew performance and identify areas of improvement.
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Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service.
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Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
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Troubleshot equipment problems and completed repairs and maintenance actions.
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• Helped manage project budgets by tracking time and expenses.
• Managed hiring and training of crew members for projects. Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
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Led team of 20= people focused on managing and improving desired quality results.
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Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
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Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
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• Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns. Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
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Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
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Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
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Collaborated with other departments to streamline operations and improve customer service.
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Established and enforced policies and procedures to maintain high standards of work.
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Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
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Developed and implemented process improvements to increase productivity.
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Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service.
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Generated and analyzed weekly reports to track crew performance and identify areas of improvement.
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EDUCATION
Working Towards An Associates of Science Degree Business Management
Anoka Ramsey Community College, Anoka, MN
June 1988
High School Diploma
Park Center Ib World School, Brooklyn Park, MN