Wayne Mitchell
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Organized well-versed with color combinations, chemicals, painting tools and equipment used in painting processes. Offering years of experience applying paint on exterior and interior surfaces. Customer-focused individual exceptionally talented at preparing surfaces by sanding, scraping and spackling. Motivated Painter driven to provide high-quality work. Adept at working quickly without sacrificing results. Ready to bring years' experience to new position with long-term potential.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blast Crew
Impact Drill And Blast
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Yard Supervisor
Townsville Demolition
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
Painter, Maintenance
Preferred Painters
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Managed daily operations by scheduling and coordinating appointments, assisting customers in selecting and matching colors and preparing invoices and bank deposits.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Read blueprints and instructions and examined surfaces to determine kind and amount of work necessary for each project.
- Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops, including carpets, cabinetry, outlet covers and lighting fixtures.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Protected all surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for each specific job.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
Driver
Pizza Hut
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
Bartender
Newmarket Hotel
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Cooked Burgers, Cleaning, Service
Hungry Jacks
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise food
- Worked closely with team memebers to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
No Degree -
Heatley Secondary College
Heatley, QLDNo Degree -
Townsville Flexible Learning Centre
Townsville, QLDSkills
- Hand and power tools
- Paint mixing
- High-end residential work
- Blast and paint equipment servicing
- Sprayer experience
- Respirator use
- Wall repair
- Safety awareness
- Drywall and trim specialist
- Customer Service
- Good listening skills
- Multitasking abilities
- Responsible
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Compassion
- Trustworthy companion
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Cultural Awareness
- PPE Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Maintenance and Repair
- Decision-Making
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Multitasking Abilities
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
- Cert 3 in painting and decroating
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- White Card
- Certificate II in Security Operations
- First Aid Certificate
- First Response Evacuation Training
- Security Compliance
- Bar Floor Compliance
- ID Scanners
Timeline
Blast Crew
Impact Drill And Blast
09.2022 - 12.2023
Yard Supervisor
Townsville Demolition
03.2020 - 01.2022
Driver
Pizza Hut
01.2019 - 12.2019
Painter, Maintenance
Preferred Painters
01.2017 - 12.2020
Bartender
Newmarket Hotel
02.2016 - 02.2017
Cooked Burgers, Cleaning, Service
Hungry Jacks
08.2015 - 01.2016
No Degree -
Heatley Secondary College
No Degree -
Townsville Flexible Learning Centre
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