Gregory Knight
Karratha,WA
Summary
Accomplished Painter with a proven track record of delivering high-quality workmanship for Self-employed, enhancing the appearance of both residential and commercial spaces. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and strong work ethic, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to the satisfaction of clients. Skilled in surface preparation and creative thinking, consistently exceeds expectations with minimal waste.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Self-employeed
02.1989 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- 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.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- 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.
- Consistently met safety regulations while working on-site at both residential and commercial properties.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- 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.
- Excelled under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or client satisfaction, ensuring repeat business and positive referrals.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
- Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship within established timelines.
- Reduced waste materials by accurately estimating paint quantities needed for each job.
- Enhanced the appearance of residential and commercial spaces by skillfully applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes.
- Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper maintenance of painting equipment for optimal performance on each job site.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Streamlined the painting process with efficient use of tools and equipment, reducing project costs.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing accurate color consultations and recommendations.
- Provided exceptional customer service in addressing concerns or changes during the course of projects.
- Collaborated with interior designers to achieve desired aesthetics in various settings.
- Applied specialized techniques such as faux finishing or murals to create unique visual effects in various spaces.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
Education
H.S.C. -
The Scots College
Bellevue Hill, NSW12.1988
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Indoor and Outdoor Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Safety awareness
- Self-Directed and Motivated
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Punctual and Dependable
- Surface Preparation
- Safety understanding
- Caulking and Crack Filling
- Quality Assurance
- Commercial Painting
- Creative Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Service
- Primer Application
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Painting Restoration
- Finishing Techniques
- Clean Driving Record
- Scaffolding Setup
- Brush Technique Mastery
- Construction professional
- Issue Resolution
- Scaffolding Erection
- Oil Painting Techniques
- Acrylic Painting Techniques
- Texture Manipulation
- Physical Strength and Stamina
Accomplishments
Vast experince with fifo work..
Resiential, Commercial and Industrial applications.
Timeline
Painter
Self-employeed
02.1989 - Current
H.S.C. -
The Scots College
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