Martin Gray
Swanscombe,Kent
Summary
Hardworking Painter skilled in overseeing diverse paint and decor projects. Selects supplies and design layouts to meet client preferences and budget. Detail-oriented ith strong record of quality and client satisfaction. Dependable painting professional accustomed to finishing projects within tight deadlines. Maintains strong focus on quality and client satisfaction. Detail-oriented painting professional experienced with protective and decorative coatings. Careful to prepare surfaces and follow specifications to satisfy clients. Brings good organisational and time management skills paired with dedication to teamwork and quality. Skilled [Job Title] brings record of success in meeting client expectations and project objectives. Works great alone or with others to complete painting projects on-time. Experienced with different tools and techniques for painting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Painter and decorator
GRAYS DECOR
Swanscombe, Kent
2022.01 - Current
- Finished surfaces using staining, varnishing, or marbling technique.
- Built rapport with clients to encourage referrals.
- Responded quickly to maintenance and repair requests for enhanced customer service.
- Primed surfaces, laid down dust sheets and prepared materials.
- Levelled surfaces by filling holes and cracks.
- Stripped old wallpaper and old paint.
- Measured and carefully applied materials to minimise wastage.
- Cleaned up floors, painting tools and supplies to remove excess and spilt paint.
- Refreshed walls, doors and trims with strict attention to detail.
- Disposed of hazardous materials safely in line with COSHH.
- Inspected furniture and buildings to identify sections for repainting.
- Applied varied types of paints, stain products and decorative finishes to all types of surfaces.
- Carried out painting and decorating work on large properties to exceptional standards.
- Calculated necessary amount of paint or wallpaper to complete projects.
- Exceeded customer expectations by delivering high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
- Executed domestic and commercial painting and decorating accurately and efficiently.
- Minimised accidents and incidents by maintaining health and safety procedures.
- Touched up surfaces to hide brush strokes and create desired effects.
Painter
HOBBS MAINTENANCE
Sidcup, Bexley
2020.02 - 2022.12
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in an oven.
- Cleaned up floors, painting tools and supplies to remove excess and spilt paint.
- Protected all surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls.
- Bid on projects, prepped sites and completed projects in line with customer specifications and requirements.
- Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams.
- Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- Operated power and hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
- Stripped old wallpaper and old paint.
- Performed flat glass repairs and minor structural repairs to concrete and wood decks, window trim, windows and door casings.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Primed surfaces, laid down dust sheets and prepared materials.
- Disposed of hazardous materials safely in line with COSHH.
- Refreshed walls, doors and trims with strict attention to detail.
- Cleaned the exterior of buildings using a motorised power washer.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Cleaned and properly stored all [Type] equipment and supplies at end of each workday and removed trash and debris from work areas.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming surfaces.
Painter
BUSHELLS DECORATING
Battersea, Wandsworth
2017.07 - 2021.12
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in an oven.
- Refreshed walls, doors and trims with strict attention to detail.
- Cleaned the exterior of buildings using a motorised power washer.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Primed surfaces, laid down dust sheets and prepared materials.
- Cleaned and properly stored all [Type] equipment and supplies at end of each workday and removed trash and debris from work areas.
- Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- Operated power and hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
- Stripped old wallpaper and old paint.
- Performed flat glass repairs and minor structural repairs to concrete and wood decks, window trim, windows and door casings.
Education
GCSEs - ENGLISH MATHS ART
HENRY THORNTON SCHOOL
London 1980.01 - 1985.05
Skills
- Excellent customer care
- Domestic decorating
- Time management techniques
- Mixing and thinning
- Painting and decorating
- Recoating techniques
- Public relations
- Time management
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Health and safety conscious
- Sanding and scraping
- Tool care
Timeline
Painter and decorator
GRAYS DECOR
2022.01 - Current
Painter
HOBBS MAINTENANCE
2020.02 - 2022.12
Painter
BUSHELLS DECORATING
2017.07 - 2021.12
GCSEs - ENGLISH MATHS ART
HENRY THORNTON SCHOOL
1980.01 - 1985.05