Kim Krem
Cranbourne West
Summary
With a proven track record at Auspro Interiors Pty Ltd, I excel in exterior painting and client communication, ensuring projects meet building code compliance and exceed quality standards. My expertise in spray application and adeptness in fostering customer relations have significantly enhanced project outcomes, with a 100% client satisfaction rate.
Dependable construction worker skilled in all methods, techniques, tools, and equipment utilized in the plaster trade. Aiming to contribute many years of industry experience to increase the value of the team.
Reliable plasterwork professional pursuing a new role within a client-focused and dedicated construction team.
Skilled in the construction and finishing industry, known for completing projects with high productivity and efficiency. Possess specialized skills in mixing and applying plaster materials, creating decorative textures, and repairing existing stucco surfaces. Excel in teamwork, communication, and time management, ensuring successful collaboration on all projects.
Highly skilled Exterior Plasterer with comprehensive experience in residential and commercial building projects. Possess solid knowledge of plaster mixes, applications, and finishes, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal. Demonstrated abilities to meet deadlines while adhering to safety standards. Made significant contributions to previous work by improving efficiency and reducing waste.
Proficient in preparing surfaces, applying plaster, and achieving smooth finishes. Skilled in both traditional plastering techniques and modern methods.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Ambitious plasterwork professional applying many years of quality construction performance to contribute an invaluable new facet to a construction team. Eager to secure an opportunity in which reliability, excellent work ethic, and commitment to quality are highly valued.
Experienced plasterer with a proven track record of delivering exceptional plastering services. Skilled in surface preparation, plaster application, and achieving smooth finishes. Proficient in both traditional and modern plastering techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Exterior Plasterer
Auspro interiors Pty ltd
Dandenong
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Applied decorative or textured finishes or coverings to designated surfaces.
- Inspected and machines to verify conformance to product specifications.
- Prepared materials and work area according to design and specification documents.
Industrial Spray Painter
Doo good Australia Pty ltd
Hallam
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
- Used compressed air hoses to clean equipment and remove debris from work areas.
- Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
- Cleaned work area regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
- Checked colors against customer samples prior to applying them to the surface being painted.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Inspected finished products to ensure quality standards were met.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, washing, scraping, and masking off areas not to be painted.
- Applied primer coats with a brush or roller when necessary.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently in order to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Recommended blending, harmonizing and contrasting color options to customers.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Repaired damaged parts before beginning any painting process.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Sprayed industrial coatings onto surfaces using airless spray guns.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
Plasterer
All squared plastering Pty ltd
Dandenong
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Mixed and applied plaster to walls, ceilings, and floors of buildings.
- Mixed substances or compounds needed for each task.
- Loaded and unloaded materials by lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy material loads.
- Used a variety of hand tools such as knives, saws, chisels, floats.
- Applied prefabricated insulation systems to building exteriors over existing walls, covering surfaces with insulation boards, reinforcing mesh and base coats.
- Completed all jobs within specified deadlines without compromising quality standards.
- Applied protective coatings such as paint or varnish to finished surfaces.
- Smoothed rough spots on wall surfaces using trowels and other hand tools.
- Installed guide wires on exterior surfaces of buildings to indicate plaster or stucco thickness.
- Properly installed exterior insulation finishes through accurate reading of blueprints and schematics.
- Applied undercoat material to interior walls prior to the application of decorative finishes.
- Worked collaboratively with other tradespeople on construction sites.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, filling holes and cracks, sanding, taping joints and applying primers.
- Applied plaster and other troweled materials to walls and other surfaces and finished to smooth condition.
- Installed metal frames for suspended ceilings.
- Completed range of projects such as ornamental and flat plaster applications.
- Selected the right type of plaster depending on the substrate being covered.
- Inspected existing structures for damage before beginning repairs.
- Cleaned up work areas after job completion.
- Prepared materials and work area according to design and specification documents.
- Operated boom lifts and scissor lifts to apply and products to walls.
- Operated power and hand sanders to prepare surfaces for pasting.
- Installed lath strips onto walls for added support for plasterwork.
- Measured and cut plasterboard to fit into walls or ceilings.
- Attended safety meetings regularly in order to stay abreast of safety regulations applicable to the job site environment.
- Utilized scaffolding when necessary during repair projects.
- Cut insulation boards for installation behind plasterboard walls.
- Trained team members in proper installation methods to meet project quality and efficiency standards.
- Repaired existing plasterwork in older buildings.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
3&4 Certificate - Fibrous And Solid Plastering
Holmesglen Tafe
Holmesglen07-2014
1 & 2 Certificate - Painting And Decorating
Holmesglen Tafe
Holmes Glen 06-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
RMIT
Latrobe St Melbourne 01-2006
High School Diploma -
Dandenong High School
Dandenong 12-2004
Skills
- Crack repair
- Spray application
- Structural reinforcement
- Exterior painting
- Hand troweling
- Building code compliance
- Surface preparation
- Ladder safety
- Mold prevention
- Scaffold setup
- EIFS installation
- Stucco application
- Historic restoration
- Color coordination
- Stucco finishing
- Measurement accuracy
- Power tool operation
- Client communication
- Weather resistance
- Adaptable techniques
- Corner bead installation
- Wall insulation
- OSHA regulations
- Fall protection
- Flashings installation
- Texture matching
- Expansion joint installation
- Worksite safety
- Plaster mixing
- Waterproofing techniques
- Height comfort
- Control joint placement
- Damage assessment
- Project estimation
Timeline
Exterior Plasterer
Auspro interiors Pty ltd
01.2022 - 12.2023
Industrial Spray Painter
Doo good Australia Pty ltd
01.2021 - 09.2021
Plasterer
All squared plastering Pty ltd
01.2019 - 12.2020
3&4 Certificate - Fibrous And Solid Plastering
Holmesglen Tafe
1 & 2 Certificate - Painting And Decorating
Holmesglen Tafe
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
RMIT
High School Diploma -
Dandenong High School