Xi Jia

I currently live in Auckland, New Zealand and 
I have more than 10 years of painting experience from NZ and in this field has a good ability to solve problems and manage teams because in the past I have been doing business contracting projects many years and I know how to communicate effectively with customers.

Residential and commercial interior and exterior painting.

• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
• Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
• Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
• Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.

• Managed daily operations by scheduling and coordinating appointments, assisting customers in selecting and matching colors and preparing invoices and bank deposits.
• Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
• Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
• Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
• Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
• Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
• Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
• Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
• 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.
• Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.