JAMES COPELAND
ad4c29@r.postjobfree.com 270-***-**** Marietta, GA 30067
Summary
Energetic worker equipped with superb sense of visual aesthetics. Passionate about helping clients select paint colors to create comfortable, soothing and inspiring interior spaces. Ready to enhance paint selection and application services for providers.
Skills
Quality Assurance
Equipment Troubleshooting
Paint Sprayer Operation
Respirator Operation
Paint Mixing
Finishing Techniques
Surface Preparation
Safety Awareness
Computer Literate
Sprayer Use
Punctual and Dependable
Scheduling
Strong Work Ethic
Exterior Painting
Team Collaboration
Hand and Power Tools
Scaffolding Setup
Customer Service
Problem-Solving
Effective Multitasking
Power and Hand Tools
Inventory Control
Creative Thinking
Painting Equipment Operation
Experience
Leary Construction Co Greenfield, IN
Water Tower Painter/Blaster
06/2023 - Current
Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
Mixed paints to desired color and texture;.
Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;.
Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.
Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering or fading;.
Consulted with clients regarding colors and finishes;.
Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning job;.
Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings;.
Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting;.
Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences;.
Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones;.
Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors Inc. Avon, IN
Water Tower Painter
05/2020 - 06/2023
Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
Mixed paints to desired color and texture;.
Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;.
Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.
Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering or fading;.
Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning job;.
Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings;.
Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms;.
Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones;.
Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences;.
Education and Training
Providence High School Providence, KY
High School Diploma
03/1993