Preet Athwal
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Skilled painter with background in construction and maintenance. Have experience in both interior and exterior painting projects, surface preparation, and finishing techniques. Possess strong ability to select and mix colors that meet project requirements and client preferences. Improved efficiency of painting processes in previous roles, leading to more timely completion of projects without compromising on quality.
Reliable Residential Painter focused on meeting all project deadlines and adhering to budgets. Works closely with designers to produce quality results for every customer. Dedicated to meeting or exceeding customer expectations for all completed jobs.
Talented painter with eye for detail and efficient approach. Offering several years of experience in painting and repair work. Comfortable renewing aging structures and applying initial coats to new construction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter
Smile painting pty ltd
Melbourne , Vic
07.2024 - Current
- Kept accurate records of completed jobs for billing purposes.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Performed minor repairs, such as caulking windowsills, before painting them.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones.
- Mixed and matched paint, stain or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Painter
Sensational painting pty ltd
Melbourne, Wollert, Vic
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Prepared wood surfaces for painting.
- Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
- Kept accurate records of completed jobs for billing purposes.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Mixed paints to desired color and texture.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harward International College
Melbourne06-2020
Skills
- Punctual
- Coordinator
- Cooperative
- Safety awareness
- Wall repairs
- Tool cleaning
- Touch-up painting
- Hand and power tools
- Team player
- Surface preparation
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Construction professional
- Issue resolution
- Team collaboration
- Spray painting
Certification
- Ceritificate 3 in painting
- Diploma of building and construction
- White card
- Vic car licence
Timeline
Painter
Smile painting pty ltd
07.2024 - Current
Painter
Sensational painting pty ltd
03.2021 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Harward International College