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Overview
Work History
Education
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Benjamin Kahi

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

Efficient Painter committed to timely completion of residential and commercial painting projects. Dedicated contributor to hardworking painting team emphasizing safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Painter & Decorator

Sole Trader
08.2023 - Current

- Successfully manage all aspects of painting and decorating projects as a sole trader.
- Acquired skills in scoping, quoting, and financial management, including tax responsibilities.
- Demonstrated self-reliance, efficiency, and a strong work ethic in delivering high-quality results.

Painter Decorator

Scott Findlay Builders
07.2020 - 08.2023

- Demonstrated strong leadership and independence, overseeing and managing various painting and decorating projects.
- Consistently met tight deadlines and maintained a high standard of quality while working efficiently.
- Contributed to the success of the company through dedication and hard work.

Painter & Decorator

Precision Decorators
10.2019 - 07.2020

- Specialized in both commercial and residential painting projects.
- Adaptable and resilient during challenging times, including the impact of COVID-19.
- Continued to deliver high-quality painting and decorating services.

Painter & Decorator

Fisher Painters
10.2017 - 10.2019

- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.

- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming

- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.

- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.

Painter & Decorator

Placement Painters
08.2015 - 09.2017

- Applied skills acquired during a 6-month pre-trade program at CPIT, Christchurch.
- Executed various painting and decorating tasks, including wallpaper hanging, spraying, precise cutting in, rolling, and paint selection for diverse substrates.
- Demonstrated expertise in identifying and rectifying paint defects and imperfections.

Education

No Degree - Painting And Decorating

BCITO
10.2019

Painting & Decorating

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
07.2015

High School Diploma -

Linwood College
Christchurch, NZ
10.2012

Skills

  • High-End Residential Work
  • Exterior Painting
  • Mold Eradication Techniques
  • Time Management
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Sprayer Use
  • Industrial and Commercial Painting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Scope of Work Planning
  • Primer Application
  • Project Management
  • Paint Matching
  • Painting Preparation

Timeline

Painter & Decorator

Sole Trader
08.2023 - Current

Painter Decorator

Scott Findlay Builders
07.2020 - 08.2023

Painter & Decorator

Precision Decorators
10.2019 - 07.2020

Painter & Decorator

Fisher Painters
10.2017 - 10.2019

Painter & Decorator

Placement Painters
08.2015 - 09.2017

No Degree - Painting And Decorating

BCITO

Painting & Decorating

Ara Institute of Canterbury

High School Diploma -

Linwood College
Benjamin Kahi