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David Fortnam

Quinton,Birmingham

Summary

I am a accomplished professional with expertise in surface preparation, colour matching, and decorative techniques.

I Demonstrate proficiency in cost estimation, client consultation, and project management, ensuring quality assurance and adherence to health and safety standards. I am skilled in material selection, repair and restoration, with a keen attention to detail and time efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Painter and decorator

Self Employed - Fine Finish decorators
Quinton, Birmingham
2009.01 - Current
  • Prepped surfaces for painting to ensure smooth application and lasting results.
  • Performed minor carpentry repairs before decoration tasks commenced, ensuring seamless results.
  • Secured protective coverings over furniture and fixtures, preventing damage during work process.
  • Applied primer coats effectively to ensure vibrant final colour pay-off.
  • Met tight deadlines, ensuring minimal disruption to clients' daily routines.
  • Prepared cost estimates for clients based on material needs and labour hours.
  • Created decorative finishes using specialised techniques, enhancing overall ambience.
  • Repaired walls before painting, resulting in a flawless finish.
  • Maintained clean workspace to ensure safety and efficiency in task completion.
  • Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations throughout all tasks undertaken.
  • Selected appropriate materials for each job, maximising quality of finished work.
  • Upheld high standards of customer service whilst fulfilling project requirements.
  • Improved property aesthetics through careful selection of colours and designs.
  • Cleaned up floors, painting tools and supplies to remove excess and spilt paint.
  • Carried out painting and decorating work on large properties to exceptional standards.

Painting and decorator

Local Run
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2007.01 - 2009.01
  • Adhered to project timelines, ensuring efficient completion of tasks without compromising quality.
  • Performed minor repair works such as filling holes or replacing woodwork before starting projects, improving final appearance.
  • Delivered high standard finishes using professional-grade tools and equipment.
  • Selected and mixed paints to meet client's specific colour preferences.

Painter and decorator

Warley Painters
Halesowen, West Midlands
1999.09 - 2007.01
  • Trained through a painting apprenticeship
  • Applied primer coats effectively to ensure vibrant final colour pay-off.
  • Secured protective coverings over furniture and fixtures, preventing damage during work process.
  • Upheld high standards of customer service whilst fulfilling project requirements.
  • Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations throughout all tasks undertaken.
  • Carried out painting and decorating work on large properties to exceptional standards.
  • Primed surfaces, laid down dust sheets and prepared materials.
  • Applied varied types of paints, stain products and decorative finishes to all types of surfaces.
  • Completed thorough snagging and finishing.
  • Stripped old wallpaper and old paint.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Painting and decorating

GCSEs -

Leasowes High Scool
Halesowen

Skills

  • Surface preparation
  • Colour matching
  • Decorative techniques
  • Cost estimation
  • Client consultation
  • Project management
  • Material selection
  • Quality assurance
  • Health and safety adherence
  • Repair and restoration
  • Attention to detail
  • Time efficiency
  • Workspace organisation
  • Efficient time management
  • Brush and roller use

Timeline

Painter and decorator

Self Employed - Fine Finish decorators
2009.01 - Current

Painting and decorator

Local Run
2007.01 - 2009.01

Painter and decorator

Warley Painters
1999.09 - 2007.01

NVQ Level 3 Painting and decorating

GCSEs -

Leasowes High Scool
David Fortnam