KERNEL STEVENS
1-268-***-**** ****************@*****.***
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://www.facebook.com/paintconsultantpro
Professional Summary
Good day Here is a copy of my Resume/CV Mount Pleasant Appt#5 Antigua w.i 9th June 2020 Tel # 1-268-***-**** Good day Sir/Madame I am writing to express my interest in seeking potential employment at your business place. I am a quali ed paint expert with over 20 years working experience. For the past years I had been employed as a senior outside sales paint representative for the leading paint hardware in Antigua, Northcoast Hardware . Currently i own a small painting company and also operate as an independent freelance worker offering consultation services to paint contractors and the various paint Hardwares on island. I have also worked as a senior sales Representative for Harris paint in Dominica for over eight years and posses great experience and knowledge in the general hardware industry. I specialise in paint chemistry, identifying and diagnosing various paint problems and architectural/industrial paint applications.
I am a very hard working and dedicated individual with vast experience in sales and customer relations, which would add value to your business. Accomplishments
Achieved accurate color match by completing matching previous color on caribbean cinemas in Antigua with accuracy and efficiency. Also solved previous paint peeling issues by use of proper prep work,use of right primer and top coat application. Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
Supervised team of 3 staff members at paint shop & 7 painters on job site Achieved perfect color match through effectively helping with color formulating and matching expertise
Successfully aquired Various paint courses certificates from reputable paint companies as Benjamin moore & Dunn Edwards paints
Currently own and operate my own small paint contracting business. Skills
Experienced & professional painter.
Specialise in spray painting,roller brush
application,floor & Countertop epoxy
Excellent computer skills & Hardware
knowledge
Possess over 20yrs driving experience with
application, waterproofing and roof
coatings application,pickling, stain &
varnish,faux finishes,surface prep work etc.
Vast experience in the eld of
plumbing,tiling and electrical installation.
Excellent communication and marketing
skills
valid driver's license also ability to operate
forklift .
Attached below is paint courses
certi cates and Clients Reccomendations.
Work History
Entrepreneur 09/2022 to Current
(PCP) Paint Coatings Pro. – Mount Pleasant,Antigua Write up material & labour estimates for clients
Manage & supervise employees on job site
Train employees
Identify and secure new projects
Freelance contract work for various paint hardwares Conduct training sessions for paint hardware employees. Spray painting,roller brush paint application,stain & varnish,pickling,industrial coatings application ( epoxy,urethane)
Building maintenance
SALES REPRESENTATIVE 01/2018 to 08/2022
BERGER PAINT,VALSPAR & BENJAMIN MOORE, waters – Blue Waters Main Rd, Antigua NorthCoast Hardware
Antigua Blue waters,
DUTIES : Conducting painting workshops for painters & Contractors. Introducing them to new painting methods and technologies.
Providing Training To new paint staff
Ensure that orders from northcoast dealers & customers are efficiently processed and delivered
Weekly visit to paint & hardware dealers islandwide to discuss potential business deals & sales
Identifying new & upcoming projects and proposing attractive offers on hardware materials to homeowners & contractors
Recommending the best painting and coating products for roo ng, ooring,cisterns,pools, cielings and various substrates
Providing customers with speci cations on technical and safety data relating to paint & general hardware products
Regular site visits to ensure painters and contractors follows manufacturers standard product application requirements for satisfactory results Identifying paint problems encountered by customer/home owners and providing professional Solutions
Color matching paint samples of different paint manufacturers Providing high standard of customer service under pressure And in hostile working atmosphere
Providing customers with accurate paint quantity and cost estimates Routine follow up phone calls to customers to ensure that they are satis ed with product performance or results.
Senior sales Representative 01/2010 to 01/2018
Harris Paint Factory Dominica
Providing professional advice and consultation on paint and coating applications.reccomendations on interior and exterior home color schemes.offering problem solving technique to homeowners and painters Conducting paint tinting,color matching and daily sales, routine maintenance of machine and hardware,Stock taking
PAINTER 01/2003 to 01/2010
Self Employed – Dominica
Self employed
Architectectural painting
Stain & varnishing
medical records/accounts Clerk 01/1998 to 01/2003
PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL
Management of patients medical records,writing & issuing hospital Bills.counseling patients on Bill payments
Booking Doctor appointment and ling.
Store clerk 01/1996 to 01/1998
ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SERVICE LTD, Layou ve star
Duties : inventory,stock management,time keeping,odering material from overseas. Education
St.joseph Secondary High School - St.joseph Dominica Benjamin moore paint online courses ;
Paint technology & pigments
Solutions to paint problem & Applications
CXC 1995
St.joseph Secondary school
Principles of business General 1 . Integrated science. General 1 . Social Studies. General 1 . Mathematics. General 2 . Principles of accounts. General 2 . Geographic. General 2 . English. General 4
Affiliations
I am closely affilated to the Benjamin moore paint brand in Antigua via the North coast hardware .i have done alotvof freelance and consulatation work for the company Certifications
Area of certification Training - paint chemistry,paint color formulation,pigment unnderstanding,color matching,Architectural paint types & common problems & solutions.
(2018- current)
Area of expertise License - scientific & technical activities n.e.c. paint contractor & consultation (2022- present) Timeframe
Area of certification, Company Name - Pcp Paint &Coatings pro (2022 - present) Licensed Job Title - Timeframe
Certified paint expert & Contractor, Paint coatings pro. ( 2000 - present)Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
Additional Information
Special recognition in the area of exceptional paint matching 2021 by Northcoast Paint Hardware Antigua.
Certifications from Dunn Edward paints & Benjamin moore Paint contractor.
Company name - Paint Coatings Pro
ADDITIONAL SKILLS :
Plumbing installations
REFERENCES :
Ms.Miguelle Christopher - Chief training officer (min of social transformation and human resources) Tel 1-268-***-**** or 1-268-***-****
Mr.Trevor Pennyfeather - Major officer / Intelligence and security, Antigua and Barbuda Defense force Tel #1-268-***-**** ( Client & Homeowner) Mr.Jacques Wright - Paint Contractor. Tel 1-268-***-**** Mr Paddy Benjamin -( Business Owner & property developer) tel 1-268-***-**** Ronni Sing - project manager (west indies oil Antigua ) -Tel 1-268-***-**** Mr Jason Simon- Northcoast Hardware (Store Manager)1-268-***-**** Languages
English & French:
Advanced (C1)