Thomas Valverde
San Diego, United States *****
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Skills
Experienced in spraying, brushing, rolling, staining, drywall, dependable, assertive, punctual experienced, Team Player. Completed a 10-hour OSHA course. Operated a boom truck, man lift, and scissor lift.
Education and Training
June 1980
Samuel Ayer High School Milpitas, CA
High School Diploma
Summary
Experienced Journeyman Painter with 30 years applying paint and other finishes to houses. Sanded, filled and cleaned surfaces before priming and painting, incorporating custom designs and techniques to client request. Dedicated to excellence in providing picture-perfect finishes.
Experience
October 2021 - March 2022
General Coatings San Diego, CA
Journeyman Painter
Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
Used plaster, putty and wood filler to fill cracks, holes and gaps in joints prior to painting to promote paint durability.
Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
Sprayed and brushed custom artwork on interior and exterior walls and ceilings using stencils or by following sketches.
Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
May 2021 - August 2021
MD Coatings San Diego, CA
Journeyman Painter
Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
Used plaster, putty and wood filler to fill cracks, holes and gaps in joints prior to painting to promote paint durability.
Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
Sprayed and brushed custom artwork on interior and exterior walls and ceilings using stencils or by following sketches.
Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
September 2018 - March 2020
General Coatings San Diego, CA
Journeyman Painter
Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
Used plaster, putty and wood filler to fill cracks, holes and gaps in joints prior to painting to promote paint durability.
Protected exposed surfaces from harmful substances by setting up drop cloths, plastic or paper.
Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
Received work orders from supervisors and clients to determine scope of work, materials needed and other job requirements.
Cleaned and protected interior and exterior surfaces with oils and mildew remover.
Executed advanced finishing techniques to achieve customized appearance of finished surfaces.
Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces prior to painting.
Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
March 2016 - July 2017
Tri-state Inc. San Diego, CA
Journeyman Painter
Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim.
Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
September 2016 - March 2017
A & E Construction San Diego, CA
Journeyman Painter
Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
Used plaster, putty and wood filler to fill cracks, holes and gaps in joints prior to painting to promote paint durability.
Protected exposed surfaces from harmful substances by setting up drop cloths, plastic or paper.
Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
September 2015 - July 2016
Allen & Hein, Inc San Diego, CA
Journeyman Painter
Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
Used plaster, putty and wood filler to fill cracks, holes and gaps in joints prior to painting to promote paint durability.
Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.