Raymond Bridgewater
Newcastle upon Tyne,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Experienced Painter and Decorator with knack for transforming spaces through precise and creative techniques. Known for delivering high-quality finishes and ensuring client satisfaction on various residential and commercial projects. Skilled in surface preparation, applying different paint types, and executing unique design ideas to enhance property aesthetics. Now looking for a new challenge.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work history
Painter and decorator
Self employed
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
1984.06 - 2025.12
- Applied primer coats effectively to ensure vibrant final colour pay-off.
- Selected appropriate materials for each job, maximising quality of finished work.
- Completed exterior paintwork tasks with attention to detail for long-lasting results.
- Prepped surfaces for painting to ensure smooth application and lasting results.
- Repaired walls before painting, resulting in a flawless finish.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations throughout all tasks undertaken.
- Prepared cost estimates for clients based on material needs and labour hours.
- Achieved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality painting and decorating services.
- Met tight deadlines, ensuring minimal disruption to clients' daily routines.
- Upheld high standards of customer service whilst fulfilling project requirements.
- Maintained clean workspace to ensure safety and efficiency in task completion.
- 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.
- Levelled surfaces by filling holes and cracks.
- Refreshed walls, doors and trims with strict attention to detail.
- Applied varied types of paints, stain products and decorative finishes to all types of surfaces.
- Primed surfaces, laid down dust sheets and prepared materials.
- Stripped old wallpaper and old paint.
- Completed thorough snagging and finishing.
- Minimised accidents and incidents by maintaining health and safety procedures.
- Exceeded customer expectations by delivering high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
Skills
- Initiative showing
- Use of hand tools
- Project coordination capability
- Efficiency maximising
- Efficient time management
- Team player
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Quality Control
- Time management techniques
- Health and safety conscious
Timeline
Painter and decorator
Self employed
1984.06 - 2025.12