I'm looking for full-time work in the role of Painter in the construction and infrastructure industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter and Decorator
Hammonds Painting and Contracting
07.2025 - Current
Preparing and applying paint, wallpaper and other finishes to surfaces, inside and out.
Applying paint, stains, varnishes, primers, glazes and undercoats using brushes, rollers and spraying equipment.
Ensuring accurate fitting of wallpaper or fabric to walls and decorated surfaces.
Calculating and ordering correct volumes of materials needed for a project and assessing costs to ensure successful completion.
Removing old paint or wallpaper by sanding or scraping, or by using heat guns, liquid paint removers or steam strippers.
Mixing paint to an agreed shade
Maintaining exemplary cleanliness standards for tools and surfaces throughout the project
Preparing surfaces for decorating by plastering, filling holes and sealing cracks
Building and installing scaffolding and ladders when needed to conduct work
Training and mentoring apprentices on quality work and safe work practices
Painter and Decorator
SG Coatings
01.2025 - 06.2025
Executed painting projects using various techniques to achieve high-quality finishes on diverse surfaces.
Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations on job sites.
Developed color schemes and applied paint using sprayers, brushes, and rollers for optimal results.
Trained junior painters in proper application methods and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Inspected completed work for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to project specifications and client expectations.
Streamlined workflow processes by implementing efficient organization of materials and tools at job sites.
Managed inventory of paint supplies, reducing waste through careful monitoring and ordering practices.
Led project teams in completing large-scale painting assignments within tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality.
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.
Painter and decorator
Hammonds Painting and Contracting
04.2024 - 11.2024
Preparing and applying paint, wallpaper and other finishes to surfaces, inside and out.
Applying paint, stains, varnishes, primers, glazes and undercoats using brushes, rollers and spraying equipment.
Ensuring accurate fitting of wallpaper or fabric to walls and decorated surfaces.
Calculating and ordering correct volumes of materials needed for a project and assessing costs to ensure successful completion.
Removing old paint or wallpaper by sanding or scraping, or by using heat guns, liquid paint removers or steam strippers.
Mixing paint to an agreed shade
Maintaining exemplary cleanliness standards for tools and surfaces throughout the project
Preparing surfaces for decorating by plastering, filling holes and sealing cracks
Building and installing scaffolding and ladders when needed to conduct work
Training and mentoring apprentices on quality work and safe work practices
Painter and decorator
Zimbabwe Republic Police Construction Unit
07.2015 - 03.2024
Responsible for personal health and safety at all times, using the right personal protective equipment during work.
Cleaning and preparing surfaces for new wall painting.
Covering all furnishings with tarpaulins and dust cloths as necessary.
Painting surfaces using the correct paint type and the correct tools.
Managing heights when working on ladders and scaffolding.
Mixing colors to come up with the required shade of paint.
Apprentice Painter
Zimbabwe Republic Police
01.2013 - 12.2016
Four year on the job training, trailing artisans assigned to me.
Feeding back potential issues on the job to the Artisan in charge for quality check on my work.
Education
National Certificate - Painting and Decorating
Harare Polytechnic
Harare
01.2014
National Foundation Certificate - Brick and Block laying
Bare Secondary School
Chiweshe
01.2002
Skills
Full Car Licence with VIC Roads endorsements
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling - I enjoy travelling and exploring new cultures, Mountain climbing - Whenever I go out into the wild, I climb mountains, to enjoy the view and stay fit., Running - I like jogging and running most mornings.
Accomplishments
Memorandum of Good Work Performed
2019
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A knowledgeable professional with expertise in fulfilling decorative and painting needs. Customer focused and committed to delivering all aspects of the customer brief.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Empathy - Understand viewpoints and listening to clients need.
Delivering Results - deliver the expected results on time.
Communication - Good verbal and written communication skills
Creativity - I have an artistic eye which comes out in full force on the job.
Positivity - positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to learn
Timeline
Painter and Decorator
Hammonds Painting and Contracting
07.2025 - Current
Painter and Decorator
SG Coatings
01.2025 - 06.2025
Painter and decorator
Hammonds Painting and Contracting
04.2024 - 11.2024
Painter and decorator
Zimbabwe Republic Police Construction Unit
07.2015 - 03.2024
Apprentice Painter
Zimbabwe Republic Police
01.2013 - 12.2016
National Certificate - Painting and Decorating
Harare Polytechnic
National Foundation Certificate - Brick and Block laying