Brendon Clapp
Bridgewater
Summary
I have been in the Painting Industry for most of my career.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter/Decorator
Tasmanian Painting Company
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Reduced waste materials by accurately estimating paint quantities needed for each job.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing accurate color consultations and recommendations.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Provided exceptional customer service in addressing concerns or changes during the course of projects.
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to health and safety protocols during all painting tasks.
Full Time Carer
Centrelink
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the home environment.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Transported patients to appointments and social activities, ensuring punctual arrival and a comfortable experience en route.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients through personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely intake.
Painter/Decorator (Self-Employment)
Tasmanian Painting Company
02.2014 - 01.2021
- Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship within established timelines.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Accomplished seamless blending between old paintwork areas with new applications using careful color matching techniques.
Painter(fulltime)
Rutherford Painting
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Boosted property value for clients, selecting and applying high-quality, durable exterior paints.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating new painting techniques into projects.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
Painter/Decorator(fulltime)
Rock Properties
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Duties: Re-painting of Rock Property homes and investment homes, all aspects of painting
- Managed site preparation and cleanup efforts, maintaining safe working conditions throughout the duration of the project.
- Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.
- Worked closely with homeowners to ascertain specifics of project.
- Coordinated final walk-throughs of job site before signing off on completion.
Painter/Decorator(fulltime)
Paintscape
02.2009 - 10.2010
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- 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.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and filling holes, ensuring smooth finishes.
Painter and Decorator (casual)
Low Cost Painting, Honeywood TAS
02.2001 - 01.2009
- Duties: all aspects of preparing and painting of interiors exteriors, and roofs of housings and businesses.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Consistently met safety regulations while working on-site at both residential and commercial properties.
- Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
Commercial Cleaner (casual)
ABC Cleaning, Moonah TAS
05.2003 - 07.2004
- Duties: Cleaning supermarket facilities including buffing, mopping, using scrubbers, etc.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Maintained clean, neat, and professional entrances.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
Stores Person
Rosetto Tiles, Derwent Park TAS
09.1998 - 05.1999
- Duties: Receiving stock, bookwork, safe operation of forklift and delivery of tiles to customers.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
Fibreglass Applicator
Tas Fibreglass Industries
02.1990 - 07.1998
- Reduced waste by accurately measuring and mixing chemicals according to guidelines.
- Repairing of Fibreglass boats.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow, resulting in timely project completions.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
Education
Claremont High School
Hobart, TAS11-1989
Skills
- All aspects of Occupational Health and Safety
- Basic welding, plastering, carpentry, bricklaying and restricted scaffolding
- All aspects of painting, both interior and exterior surfaces
- Commercial cleaning of large supermarkets and their environments
- Warehouse and stock control skills; receiving stock and bookwork
- Safely operate a forklift as well as industrial power tools
- Fence building, concreting, general digging
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Computer literate
Certification
- 2014 Asbestos Non Friable – Onroad Offroad
- Asbestos Friable – Onroad Offroad
- 2013 Labour Skills Course – Workskills
- Work Safely at Heights – HANDA Training Solutions
- Confined Space Operations – HANDA Training Solutions
- Construction White Card
- 1999 Retail Introduction Course – Willson Training Centre, Sandy Bay
Timeline
Painter/Decorator
Tasmanian Painting Company
02.2024 - 05.2025
Full Time Carer
Centrelink
02.2021 - 09.2023
Painter/Decorator (Self-Employment)
Tasmanian Painting Company
02.2014 - 01.2021
Painter(fulltime)
Rutherford Painting
01.2012 - 02.2014
Painter/Decorator(fulltime)
Rock Properties
11.2010 - 12.2011
Painter/Decorator(fulltime)
Paintscape
02.2009 - 10.2010
Commercial Cleaner (casual)
ABC Cleaning, Moonah TAS
05.2003 - 07.2004
Painter and Decorator (casual)
Low Cost Painting, Honeywood TAS
02.2001 - 01.2009
Stores Person
Rosetto Tiles, Derwent Park TAS
09.1998 - 05.1999
Fibreglass Applicator
Tas Fibreglass Industries
02.1990 - 07.1998
Claremont High School
Transport
- Motor Car Driver's Licence (manual)
- Own reliable vehicle
Personal Qualities
- Punctual and reliable
- Honest and trustworthy
- Fit, Healthy and a hard worker
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Friendly and patient manner
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