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RICHARD LANCASTER

WARE,HERTFORDSHIRE

Summary

Energetic worker offers diverse background in hands-on roles. Reliable and quality-focused with firm command of industry standards and safety protocols. Dependable painting professional accustomed to finishing projects within tight deadlines. Maintains strong focus on quality and client satisfaction. 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. Hardworking individual experienced in painting and related work. Offers basic carpentry skills and record of reliability. 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. 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. Focused [Job Title] with impressive track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork within high-pressure environments. Adept at project planning and managing multiple accounts at once. Dedicated to improving company sales goals and meeting business objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Painter and decorator

R. LANCASTER & SONS LTD.
Ware, Hertfordshire
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Calculated necessary amount of paint or wallpaper to complete projects.
  • Stripped old wallpaper and old paint.
  • Executed domestic and commercial painting and decorating accurately and efficiently.
  • Refreshed walls, doors and trims with strict attention to detail.
  • Carried out painting and decorating work on large properties to exceptional standards.
  • Completed thorough snagging and finishing.
  • Minimised accidents and incidents by maintaining health and safety procedures.
  • Accomplished repairs and renovations to exact customer specifications.
  • Measured and carefully applied materials to minimise wastage.
  • Exceeded customer expectations by delivering high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
  • Responded quickly to maintenance and repair requests for enhanced customer service.
  • Finished surfaces using staining, varnishing, or marbling technique.
  • Cleaned up floors, painting tools and supplies to remove excess and spilt paint.
  • Primed surfaces, laid down dust sheets and prepared materials.
  • Built rapport with clients to encourage referrals.
  • Disposed of hazardous materials safely in line with COSHH.
  • Levelled surfaces by filling holes and cracks.
  • Touched up surfaces to hide brush strokes and create desired effects.
  • Inspected furniture and buildings to identify sections for repainting.
  • Applied varied types of paints, stain products and decorative finishes to all types of surfaces.

FILM INDUSTRY SCENIC PAINTER

PIKLGRIM STUDIOS, PINEWOOD STUDIOS. IVER HEATH.
IVER HEATH, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
09.2022 - 08.2023

SET DECORATIONS PROP PAINTER,

Company Director

R. LANCASTER & SONS LTD
WARE, HERTFORDSHIRE
01.2014 - 12.2023
  • Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and [Type] items.
  • Produced and communicated detailed design plans using CAD software.
  • Achieved unique, bespoke interior schemes through considered client collaboration.
  • Monitored evolving design trends to offer innovative interiors solutions.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions meeting needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Developed space planning concepts and selection of colour palettes and material presentations.
  • Sourced cost-effective materials to keep client projects under budget.
  • Adapted client ideas into functional designs for fashionable living spaces.
  • Maintained excellent project progress through strategic coordination of renovation teams.

FILM INDUSRTY SCENIC PAINTER

NETFLIX FILM PRODUCTION
SHEPPERTON FILM STUDIOS, LONDON
03.2021 - 07.2022

SET DECORATIONS PROP PAINTER

FILM INDUSTRY SCENIC PAINTER

DISNEY LUCAS FILM PRODUCTIONS
IVER HEATH, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
09.2020 - 09.2021

SET DECORATING SCENIC PROP PAINTER

Education

CITY AND GUILDS GRADE 1&2 - PAINTING AND DECORATING

TOTTENHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE.
London
04.1981 - 03.1985

ADVANCED CRAFT CERTIFICATE -

TOTTENHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE
04.1981 - 03.1985

A-Levels - ART

ASHMOLE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
London
/1979 - 04.1980

NVQ Level 1 - CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Haileybury Turnford
Waltham Cross
04.2001 - 04.2002

GCSEs - ENGLISH

Ashmole Academy
London
04.1976 - 03.1980

GCSEs - MATHS

Ashmole Academy
London
04.1976 - 04.1980

Skills

  • Time management techniques
  • Excellent customer care
  • Domestic decorating
  • Health and safety conscious
  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Cherry picker operation
  • Painting and decorating
  • Mixing and thinning
  • Pattern matching
  • Tool care
  • Recoating techniques
  • Surface sealing
  • Access equipment
  • Freestyle painting
  • Spraying equipment
  • Leadership
  • CSCS card holder

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Painter and decorator

R. LANCASTER & SONS LTD.
09.2022 - 08.2023

FILM INDUSTRY SCENIC PAINTER

PIKLGRIM STUDIOS, PINEWOOD STUDIOS. IVER HEATH.
09.2022 - 08.2023

FILM INDUSRTY SCENIC PAINTER

NETFLIX FILM PRODUCTION
03.2021 - 07.2022

FILM INDUSTRY SCENIC PAINTER

DISNEY LUCAS FILM PRODUCTIONS
09.2020 - 09.2021

Company Director

R. LANCASTER & SONS LTD
01.2014 - 12.2023

NVQ Level 1 - CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Haileybury Turnford
04.2001 - 04.2002

CITY AND GUILDS GRADE 1&2 - PAINTING AND DECORATING

TOTTENHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE.
04.1981 - 03.1985

ADVANCED CRAFT CERTIFICATE -

TOTTENHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE
04.1981 - 03.1985

GCSEs - ENGLISH

Ashmole Academy
04.1976 - 03.1980

GCSEs - MATHS

Ashmole Academy
04.1976 - 04.1980

A-Levels - ART

ASHMOLE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
/1979 - 04.1980
RICHARD LANCASTER