Jareem Johnson
Chesapeake, VA *****
******************@***********.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Scaffold Builder
Gillman Services Inc - Norfolk, VA
November 2019 to January 2020
Fixing the scaffolding to the building or structure to make it more stable, using short tie tubes. Laying planks (battens) across the scaffolding for workers to walk on putting up the scaffolding poles
(standards) and attaching the horizontal tubes (ledgers) to them with couples. Unloading scaffolding equipment at the site.
Fixing guard rails and safety netting.
Taking down the scaffolding after a job is finished. Setting base plates on the ground at regular intervals (these stop the upright poles slipping) Abrasive/Grit Sandblaster
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc - Norfolk, VA
April 2018 to November 2019
Organize blast hoses and check equipment for any potential hazards before and after complete blasting and/or painting projects.
Surface preparation, including but not limited to: sanding, blasting, cleaning, etc.use coating applications.
Use both power tools and hand tools in preparing the foundation surfaces for preservation. Applying primer and finishing coats, comply with shipyard safety and environmental measures while taking on multiple tasks.
Effectively lead and mentor less experienced crew members towards career and skill development. Set up and operation of sandblasting equipment (eg.. Pot tending). Leading the mixing and application of paint to ship parts with brushes, rollers and spray equipment. Operation of man lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts. Successfully completes sustained work at various heights, including but not limited to, 100 feet, outdoors.
1st Class Painter
Venture Dynamics - Portsmouth, VA
August 2012 to December 2017
Executed daily operations of SP1,2,3 and 11.
Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting wall. Maintained thorough and accurate records of all disposed paint, paint tools and cleaning rags. Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming. Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces. Cleaned the exterior of buildings using a motorized power washer. Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on the shifting needs of each project.
Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects. Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications. Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers. Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting. Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day. 1st Class Painter
Trillium Corporation - Portsmouth, VA
July 2010 to January 2011
Executed daily operations of SP1,2,3 and 11.
Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers. Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications. Obtained proper dimensions and finish specifications from blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions. Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces. Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials. Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting. Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls. Maintained thorough and accurate records of all disposed paint, paint tools and cleaning rags. Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day. Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming. Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces. Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on the shifting needs of each project.
Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects. Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job. 2nd Class Painter
Surface Preparations and Coatings - Virginia Beach, VA October 2009 to February 2010
Executed daily operations of SP1,2,3 and 11.
Obtained proper dimensions and finish specifications from blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions. Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications. Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers. Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials. Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting. Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls. Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job. Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day. Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming. Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces. Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on the shifting needs of each project.
2nd Class Painter
Stanley Marine Corporation - Norfolk, VA
August 2007 to March 2008
Executed daily operations of SP1,2,3 and 11.
Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers. Obtained proper dimensions and finish specifications from blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions. Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications. Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials. Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces. Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting. Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls. Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job. Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day. Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming. Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces. Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects. Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on the shifting needs of each project.
Environmental Specialist
B.A.E System - Norfolk, VA
May 2006 to July 2007
Executed daily operations of SP1,2,3 and 11.
Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends depending on the shifting needs of each project.
Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects. Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces. Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming. Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day. Maintained thorough and accurate records of all disposed paint, paint tools and cleaning rags. Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls. Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting. Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job. Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces. Obtained proper dimensions and finish specifications from blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions. Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications. Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers. Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions. Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job. Painter Assistant
1st Marine Corporation - Portsmouth, VA
September 2004 to March 2006
Power tooling.
Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers. Executed daily operations of SP1,2,3 and 11.
Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications. Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces. Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting. Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job. Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls. Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming. Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day. Maintained thorough and accurate records of all disposed paint, paint tools and cleaning rags. Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces. Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends depending on the shifting needs of each project.
Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials. Education
High School Diploma
Hueneme High School
2002
Skills
• Power Tools
• Painting
• Construction
• Word
• Forklift
• JLG Certification Operator