Christopher Earl Byrd

** ******* **** ****, ****, AL

334-***-****

adst15@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To utilize my 25+ years of employment to secure a future with a company that appreciates a professional level of skill and attention to detail

SKILLS:

- Thorough knowledge of industrial and residential painting equipment and techniques, to include aircraft, support equipment and allied components

- Able to work in disagreeable environments including paint fumes and all types of weather

- Understands written and verbal instructions

- Able to bend, stoop, climb, stand for long periods of time, crouch and perform other difficult motions; able to lift 50 or more pounds regularly

- Work independently or in a team with good decision making skills and excellent communication skills

- Experience as a Forklift Operator

- Standard tool proficiency

- Previous experience as a volunteer fire fighter

PAST EMPLOYMENT:

Arista Aviation; Enterprise, Al 2016-2017

- Performed all preparatory work to include obtaining supplies and equipment, constructing scaffolds, set up ladders, cover items with drop cloths and tape, mask and cover portions of surfaces not to be painted

- Performed all duties associated with the treatment, preparation, and coating of wood, glass, synthetic, concrete or other surfaces

- Prepared surfaces by mechanical means such as scraping, wire brushing, masking, spackling and sanding/sandblasting surfaces; remove any necessary hardware using standard tools/equipment to access hard to reach surfaces

- Cleaned, degreased, and removed any and all contaminants so coating materials adhered properly

- Mixed, thinned, blended, matched, tinted and toned coating materials following specific written or verbal requirements/specifications

- Applied coating materials such as primers, paints, varnishes, and shellacs, using standard application techniques and ensured the coating finish met surface protection requirements

- Painted insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surfaces/fuselage using stencils

Utility Trailers; Enterprise, Al 2017-2017

- Obtained supplies/equipment in preparation for application of paint/coating material following company/customer requirements

- Prepped trailer surfaces by mechanical means such as scraping, wire brushing, masking, sanding, and sandblasting surfaces

- Utilized specified color charts to mix, thin, blend, match, tint and tone coating materials prior to application

- Applied primer, top coat and color using standard application techniques and ensured coating finish met surface protection requirements

- Disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled sprayers and power equipment using solvents, wire brushes and cloths for cleaning duties

- Disposed of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner in accordance with OSHA and other industrial regulations

Dorsey Trailers; Elba, Al 2013-2016 Lead Painter

- Served as shift leader. Responsibilities included, but not limited to; interpret job work orders to perform required trailer coatings; logistics management for ordering any/all materials and/or equipment required to complete job taskings within customer determined timeframe, handled movement of equipment on/off trailers and movement of pallets within the workspace using pallet jacks and/or forklifts, maintained safe and productive work environment, oversaw team OSHA compliance and other industrial standards and policies, ensured team adhered to all internal safety rules, kept work area clean and hazard free, kept supervisor/manager informed regarding accomplishments and/or concerns

- Performed all duties associated with the treatment, preparation and application of paint/coating of trailer body using standard techniques and ensured the coating finish met surface protection requirements

- Ensured customer quality assurance standards were met or exceeded

- Disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties

- Disposed of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner in accordance with OSHA and other industrial regulations

Southern Trailers; Elba, Al 2011-2013 Painter

- Obtained supplies/equipment in preparation for application of paint/coating material following company/customer requirements

- Prepped trailer surfaces by mechanical means such as scraping, wire brushing, masking, sanding, and sandblasting surfaces

- Utilized specified color charts to mix, thin, blend, match, tint and tone coating materials prior to application

- Applied primer, top coat and color using standard application techniques and ensured coating finish met surface protection requirements

- Disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled sprayers and power equipment using solvents, wire brushes and cloths for cleaning duties

- Disposed of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner in accordance with OSHA and other industrial regulations

Utility Trailers; Enterprise, Al 2010-2011 Painter

- Obtained supplies/equipment in preparation for application of paint/coating material following company/customer requirements

- Prepped trailer surfaces by mechanical means such as scraping, wire brushing, masking, sanding, and sandblasting surfaces

- Utilized specified color charts to mix, thin, blend, match, tint and tone coating materials prior to application

- Applied primer, top coat and color using standard application techniques and ensured coating finish met surface protection requirements

- Disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled sprayers and power equipment using solvents, wire brushes and cloths for cleaning duties

- Disposed of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner in accordance with OSHA and other industrial regulations

ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIALIZED TRAINING

- Welding Certified

- Plastic Media Blast Certification

- Water Survival Certificate

- Rigging Certificate

EDUCATION

- Elba High School 1992

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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