Preston S. Thompson III
Chicago, Illinois 61820
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Objective
My objective is to work in an environment where I can use my abilities that I have learned and am skilled in doing and to gain successful business relationships. Experience
2019-present
North Shores Group
I specialize in Drywall and Painting, estimating, contracting, and project management. I also install Flooring, siding, kitchens, bathrooms and all interior and exterior renovation related work 9-1-2009 to 2019
Dynamite Drywall
Owner
Drywall Contractor Bidding, estimating, sub-
Owner
We specialize in Commercial & Residential Drywall and Painting Position associated Skills.
Skills: Purchase Orders • Pre-Construction • Continuous Improvement • Change Requests • Lean Construction • Sales Management • Team Leadership • Contract Negotiation • Office Administration • Interpersonal Skills • Drywall • Negotiation • Attention to Detail • Project Management
2005-2009
Pro Man Services
Administration • Interpersonal Skills • Drywall • Negotiation • Attention to Detail • Project Management
including flooring, electrical, plumbing, drywall, & painting. I obtained valuable knowledge of how to manage new construction projects during this time including reading 2019-Present North Shore Renovations Drywall blueprints and maintaining a timely completion for the owners and builders. 1-1-89 to 6-1-94
Unique Painting
Marietta, Georgia
Painting apprenticeship
Learning the basics of the painting and drywall trade Accomplished journeymen status in the drywall and painting trade 7-1-95 to 1-1-96
Painters Union Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Union Painter/Drywall Finisher
Able to perform any duty as it is related to the trade of painting. Able to perform any duty as it is related to the trade of drywall hanging & finishing. 4-1-96 to 8-1-98
Local 134 Electrical Union
Chicago, Illinois
Electrical Apprenticeship
Gained classroom & Field knowledge of the electrical trade as a 1st year apprentice. Gained classroom & Field knowledge of the electrical trade as a 2nd year apprentice. 10-1-99 to 4-1-05
Local 363 Painters Union
Champaign, Illinois
Union Painter/Drywall Finisher
Able to perform any duty as it is related to the trade of painting. Able to perform any duty as it is related to the trade of drywall hanging & finishing. Started my own painting business in 2005 and have been self employed as a painting and drywall. 1998-1999
Columbia College/ Sound Engineering
Chicago, Illinois