Lead Production Painter and Project Supervisor

Lamont Cook

Baltimore, MD • **********@*****.*** • 443-***-****

Professional Summary

Lead Production Painter and Project Supervisor with 15+ years in industrial, commercial, and manufacturing environments. Known for driving finish quality, optimizing paint processes, and leading crews to meet production targets. Strong background in metal preparation, spray systems, safety compliance, and workflow coordination.

Work Experience

Production Painter — BW Papersystems Dec 2025–Present

• Read and interpret drawings, route sheets, specifications, and process instructions.

• Prepare metal surfaces using fillers, sanding, grinding, wire brushing, and masking.

• Set up and operate spray equipment to apply primers, sealers, and finish coats.

• Adjust viscosity and gun settings to achieve proper finish quality.

• Control spray patterns to prevent runs, dry spray, and contamination.

• Operate sandblasting equipment to remove rust and slag without distortion.

• Use abrasive grinders and buffing tools to polish components.

• Perform coating tank prep and finishing processes.

• Manage hazardous waste disposal per OSHA/EPA requirements. Lead Painter / Project Manager — LC Quality Painting LLC Present

• Lead commercial refinishing projects including tubs, bathrooms, and coatings.

• Coordinate client expectations, scheduling, and quality control.

• Perform surface prep and spray finishing to commercial standards.

• Travel across East Coast to fulfill contract requirements. Industrial Painter — Safestep Prior Lake, MN

• Completed commercial coating and refinishing work.

• Maintained finish quality and followed production specifications. Painter Apprentice / Crew Leader — Warren Construction & Painting Inc Dec 2009–Jan 2015

• Executed painting assignments from verbal and written instructions.

• Reported job progress and material needs to supervisors.

• Maintained clean, organized, and safe work environments. Refinishing Technician — Central Wholesalers, Inc Nov 2012–Jul 2013

• Spray refinished tubs, countertops, floors, and sinks.

• Transported equipment and maintained tools and work vehicle.

• Ensured clean, professional job completion.

BGE Field Representative — Contract Callers Inc (CCI) Sep 2011–Jan 2012

• Pulled and read utility meters and processed service disconnects.

• Collected payments on past-due accounts.

• Followed company procedures and reporting requirements. Core Skills

1 Industrial & Production Painting

2 Team Leadership & Crew Supervision

3 Surface Preparation & Metal Finishing

4 Spray Systems & Paint Mixing

5 Blueprint & Spec Interpretation

6 Quality Control & Process Improvement

7 OSHA & EPA Compliance

8 Project & Workflow Coordination

9 Equipment Operation (grinders, sandblasters, forklifts) 10 Customer & Client Relations

Education & Certifications

High School Diploma/GED

HVAC Trade Training — All-State Career

Certifications: Driver’s License, HVAC Certification, Non-CDL Class C

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