Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Keith Matson

Glen Rock,PA

Summary

Efficient drywall finisher with extensive industry background and finishing work specialization. Performed drywall finishing for large facilities and residential clients. Utilized a variety of tools and implications to perform work to industry standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Drywall Finisher

Subcontractor
01.2022 - Current
  • Successfully passed and maintained clearances for military, commercial and Federal worksites
  • Supported team members during installations by effectively communicating progress updates and addressing potential issues proactively.
  • Ensured long-lasting quality workmanship by consistently inspecting finished surfaces for defects or inconsistencies before final approvals.
  • Optimized productivity levels with proper maintenance of tools and equipment for uninterrupted work flow.
  • Upheld strict adherence to building codes and regulations while executing all tasks related to drywall finishing.
  • Assisted in the preparation of work areas prior to starting a project – clearing debris, covering floors, removing fixtures as needed.
  • Served as a reliable team member, regularly collaborating with other finishers and construction professionals to achieve shared goals and meet deadlines.
  • Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes, and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
  • Inspected surfaces to evaluate quality and applied extra attention to fill in holes and rectify errors.
  • Achieved smooth and consistent wall surfaces by applying drywall compound and sanding.
  • Ensured timely project completion by efficiently hanging and finishing drywall in residential and commercial buildings.

Drywall Finisher

Rock And Metal Inc
09.2018 - 01.2022
  • Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths, heights and penetrations.
  • Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
  • Removed damaged drywall and wallpaper to prepare for new installations.

  • Prepared work area, tools and equipment for job site.
  • Received consistent excellent feedback on work quality and customer service.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Completed installation of drywall sheets on commercial and residential properties.
  • Finished and trimmed drywall with professional-level quality.
  • Inspected surfaces to evaluate quality and applied extra attention to fill in holes and rectify errors.
  • Prepared surfaces for coating applications.
  • First, second and third coating
  • Utilized fiba-fuse, boxing and taping tools

Drywall Finisher and Crane Rigger

Blueprint Robotics
07.2016 - 08.2018
  • Applied first second and third coats of joint compound to drywall
  • Skim coating of walls with joint compound
  • Hanging of new drywall into pre-existing walls
  • Application of durabond, tape, and joint compound
  • Sanding and painting of new drywall
  • Transporting and carrying of heavy equipment and materials
  • Assembled Modular Housing using a crane
  • Erect and Breakdown of Scaffolding – multiple stories
  • Assemble and install supporting structures, rigging, hoist and pulling gear
  • Connect pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts, shackles and clamps
  • Manipulate rigging lines, hoist to move or support materials, steel and concrete
  • Selected gears, cables and shackles according to load size, facilities and work schedule
  • Signals or gives direction to workers engaged in hoisting and moving panels
  • Tested rigging to insure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting and lifting

Drywall Finisher/Crane Rigger/Modular Housing

Drywall Finisher/Painter, Mike Stroh Paint and Drywall
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Provided painting services in both industrial and residential settings
  • Trained in the application of flat, semi gloss, eggshell, and oil based paints
  • Experienced in cut-ins and rolling walls with 9” and 18” rollers
  • Trained in the operation of paint guns
  • Applied first second and third coats of joint compound to drywall
  • Patched pre-existing drywall
  • Skim coating of walls with joint compound
  • Carrying of heavy equipment and materials

Drywall Finisher/ Painter

Drywall Finisher/Painter, John Doughty General Contractor
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Demolition of pre-existing drywall, plaster lath, and plaster parison
  • Hanging and blending of new drywall into pre-existing walls
  • Application of durabond, tape, and joint compound to old and new section of wall
  • Sanding and painting of old and new drywall
  • Transporting and carrying of heavy equipment and materials

Drywall Finisher, Hamilton Drywall
08.2007 - 04.2014
  • Commercial and residential drywall finishing
  • Sand painting ceilings
  • Applying first and finishing coats and sanding finishing coats
  • Skilled in working on stilts and using automatic sanding equipment
  • Also carried and lifted heavy equipment and products

Skills

  • Measuring and material layout
  • Construction best practices
  • Safety protocol knowledge
  • Team mentoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making

Timeline

Drywall Finisher

Subcontractor
01.2022 - Current

Drywall Finisher

Rock And Metal Inc
09.2018 - 01.2022

Drywall Finisher and Crane Rigger

Blueprint Robotics
07.2016 - 08.2018

Drywall Finisher/Crane Rigger/Modular Housing

Drywall Finisher/Painter, Mike Stroh Paint and Drywall
06.2015 - 06.2016

Drywall Finisher/ Painter

Drywall Finisher/Painter, John Doughty General Contractor
06.2014 - 03.2015

Drywall Finisher, Hamilton Drywall
08.2007 - 04.2014

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Keith Matson