Dean Race
Ashhurst,MWT
Summary
Foreman Wallpaper/Painter focused on completing wallpaper/painting jobs in line with budget and schedule requirements. Proficient in different wallpapers, lining paper, paints, stains and application methods. Mentors junior painters to perform high-quality work. Hard working and willing to give anything a go.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman Painter
SJP Painters And Decorators
02.2016 - Current
- Supervised team of 1-4 professionals completing wallpapering, painting work for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential customers.
- Used brushes, rollers and spray guns to complete jobs with speed and accuracy.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Checked paint quality, prepared mixes and monitored coverage.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Working alongside Emma Brown Designers.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Experienced in preparing walls for lining paper and wall paper, and anaglypta.
- Sizing walls before to hanging.
- Working with highend wallpapers and applying to walls to and ceilings.
- Applying self adhesive mural's.
- Applying past-to-wall, past-to-paper.
- Confident in plastering gib to a paint finish, full skimming jobs.
Painter
Canterbury Home Services
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
- Working largely with Christchurch Earthquake Repairs.
- Preparing walls for wallpapers, past-to-paper, past-to-wall
- Repaired larden plaster
- Confident in plastering gib to a paint finish.
Painter
Paul Smith Decorators
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
- Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
Painter
RT Carr Decorators Limited
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
Education
No Degree -
Wanganui Highschool
Whanganui, NZSkills
- Coordinate Team Operations
- Wallpapering to high standard
- Proper Equipment Usage
- Construction Operations
- Inspecting Completed Work
- Preparing Job Sites
- Paint Application
- Daily Progress Reports
- Safety Practices
- Spot Painting Techniques
- Primer Application
- Client Requirements
References
Russell Carr
RT Carr Decorators Limited
027-433-9855
Grant Kingan
Canterbury Home Services
022-048-3114
Shane Jones
SJP Painters and Decorators
021-406-394
Timeline
Foreman Painter
SJP Painters And Decorators
02.2016 - Current
Painter
Canterbury Home Services
07.2014 - 01.2016
Painter
Paul Smith Decorators
01.2012 - 08.2014
Painter
RT Carr Decorators Limited
06.2009 - 01.2012
No Degree -
Wanganui Highschool
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