Mark Harrold
Phillip,ACT
Summary
Dynamic Painter and Decorator with a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail, honed at OCDetailed Painting. Proven track record of enhancing client satisfaction through quality craftsmanship and effective communication. Skilled in paint mixing and surface preparation, consistently delivering projects on time while minimizing waste and exceeding expectations.
Ive secured contracts with several builders such GJ gardener and MJH, but I mainly work for private clients. My upcoming achievements consist of obtaining my cert iv in painting and decorating and also finishing off my teaching and accessing course. Later on in life I’d like to become a TAFE teacher and share my skills in this trade.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter and Decorator
OCDetailed Painting
06.2023 - 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.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- 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.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
- Streamlined the painting process with efficient use of tools and equipment, reducing project costs.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing accurate color consultations and recommendations.
- Accomplished seamless blending between old paintwork areas with new applications using careful color matching techniques.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Provided exceptional customer service in addressing concerns or changes during the course of projects.
- Cleaned workpieces and products, applied coatings and buffed surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
- Filled cracks, imperfections and holes in workpieces or products for smooth and high-quality looks.
- Examined finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouched defective areas.
- Selected, weighed, mixed and added production input materials in correct proportions and order of operations.
- Read job orders and inspected workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.
Supervisor Painter
Commercial Painting Group
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Streamlined workflow processes to optimize productivity while maintaining high quality standards in painting projects.
- Managed inventory of supplies effectively, minimizing costs without compromising job performance or quality.
- Conducted regular progress meetings with clients to address concerns, share updates and ensure overall satisfaction with the project.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering collaboration and open communication among team members.
- Minimized environmental impact through the use of eco-friendly paints and responsible disposal of materials.
- Reduced paint waste by implementing effective paint mixing and application methods.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills through clear delegation of tasks, setting expectations, providing feedback and guidance when needed.
- Enhanced overall project aesthetics by collaborating with designers and architects for color selection and application strategies.
- Maintained a safe work environment through adherence to OSHA safety standards and regular inspections of painting equipment.
- Performed maintenance tasks on painting equipment regularly to ensure optimal functionality and extend longevity of tools.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistency in workmanship across all painting projects undertaken by the team.
- Improved client satisfaction rates by maintaining open communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborated with other trade professionals such as carpenters, electricians, plumbers to coordinate project timelines efficiently for seamless execution.
- Increased team efficiency by training junior painters on best practices, tools, and techniques.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
Education
Painter And Decorator
Wollongong Tafe
Wollongong, NSW07.2018
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Exterior painting
- Effective multitasking
- Team player
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Self-directed and motivated
- Time management
- Paint sprayer operation
- Paint mixing
- Team collaboration
- Punctual and dependable
- Surface preparation
- Hand and power tools
- Caulking and crack filling
- Touch-up painting
- Quality assurance
- Wall repair
- Creative thinking
- Color matching
- Commercial painting
- Excellent communication
- Customer service
- Customer needs assessment
- Basic carpentry
- Construction site operations
- Computer literate
- Project management
- Scaffolding setup
- Brush technique mastery
- Cost estimation
- Oil painting techniques
- Scheduling
- Respirator use
- Drywall and trim specialist
- Glazing techniques
Certification
I also have the silica and asbestos awareness certificates, my white card, my contractors license, all my insurances and a high awareness in health and safety. Such as swms and work safety data sheets.
References
Anthony Savage
Commodore, Australian Navy
Client
Kiama, NSW
0403581683
Arthur Langman
Commercial painting group
Port Kembla, NSW
0432663093
Laura Hogbin
Nurse
Client
Canberra, ACT
0431290853
Timeline
Painter and Decorator
OCDetailed Painting
06.2023 - Current
Supervisor Painter
Commercial Painting Group
02.2019 - 08.2022
Painter And Decorator
Wollongong Tafe
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