Resume Objective
Skilled painter and decorator with 7 years of experience completing interior and exterior painting for residential, commercial, and institutional clients. Seeking a journeyman painter role with a progressive painting contractor where I can take on complex spray and decorative finishing projects.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Interior and exterior surface preparation
- Brush, roller, and airless spray application
- Drywall skim coating and patching
- Staining and varnishing wood surfaces
- Wallcovering installation and removal
- Faux and decorative finishing techniques
- Paint product knowledge (latex, alkyd, epoxy)
- Scissor lift and extension ladder operation
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Prepared interior and exterior surfaces through filling, sanding, caulking, and priming before applying finish coats.
- Applied paint using brush, roller, and airless sprayer to walls, ceilings, trim, and exterior cladding.
- Installed commercial wallcoverings including vinyl and fabric-backed products in hospitality and healthcare facilities.
- Applied stains, lacquers, and varnishes to interior millwork, cabinetry, and hardwood floors.
- Set up and operated scissor lifts and swing stages for high-ceiling and exterior facade work.
Education
Completion of a 4-year Painter and Decorator apprenticeship; Certificate of Qualification — Painter and Decorator (Ontario).
Relevant Certifications
- Certificate of Qualification — Painter and Decorator (Ontario)
- Working at Heights Certification
- Elevated Work Platform (scissor lift/boom lift) Operator Certification
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