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Vaughan Douglas

Glen Eden,Auckland

Summary

Painting professional skilled in interior and exterior structure painting and refinishing. Specializing in paint jobs. Skilled at multiple paint techniques. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptable, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I enjoy working with clients to assess needs and provide actionable solutions to meet business demands with my colleagues.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Painter

Global Coatings Ltd
Auckland, AKL
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Worked on internal and external surfaces for both residential and commercial projects
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by filling cracks, holes and other imperfections
  • Selected appropriate materials such as primers, paints, thinners, varnishes and stains in accordance with job requirements.
  • Cleaned and protected interior and exterior surfaces prior to paintwork
  • Selected appropriate tools such as rollers, brushes and spray guns according to the type of material being applied.

Painter

Europainters Ltd
Auckland
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Mixed paints to desired color and texture.
  • Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
  • Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
  • Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
  • Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
  • Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.

Refurbish Technician

Accessable
Mangere, Auckland
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.

Fabricator

McGraths Industries Ltd
Kelston, Auckland
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
  • Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
  • Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
  • Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
  • Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior steel surfaces.

Fabricator / Lancer Aluminum

Auckland
05.2015 - 04.2016
  • Fabricating Door panels
  • Preparing products ready for installation
  • Painting the interior and exterior surfaces of residential and commercial buildings
  • Mixing paints to the correct colour
  • Cleaning painting equipment/sites on job completion

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Waitakere College
Auckland, NZ

Skills

  • Painting Indoor/Outdoor
  • Time Management
  • Customer Services
  • Administration & Computing
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Store person duties
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Effective problem solving
  • Team Player
  • Effective Multitasking

Timeline

Senior Painter

Global Coatings Ltd
02.2024 - 07.2024

Painter

Europainters Ltd
08.2023 - 02.2024

Refurbish Technician

Accessable
05.2022 - 07.2023

Fabricator

McGraths Industries Ltd
01.2021 - 04.2022

Fabricator / Lancer Aluminum

05.2015 - 04.2016

Some College (No Degree) -

Waitakere College
Vaughan Douglas