Raheem Gonzales
Philadelphia
Summary
Dependable painter with several years of hands-on experience in commercial and industrial settings. Methodical and self-directed team player well-versed in both interior and exterior applications. Committed to providing superior services at competitive and reasonable cost.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Painter
Brown & Sons Construction
Philadelphia
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning to ensure proper paint adhesion.
- Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment for consistent finishes.
- Mixed paints and coatings according to specifications for color accuracy.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment during projects.
- Assisted in training new painters on techniques and safety practices in the field.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering, or fading.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Mixed paints to desired color and texture.
- Estimated cost of materials needed for the project.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work, and estimate materials for each job.
- Provided expert advice on the best products to use for various jobs.
- Followed the manufacturer's instructions when mixing chemicals for special applications.
- Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints.
Painter
G&C Construction
Philadelphia
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning to ensure proper paint adhesion.
- Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment for consistent finishes.
- Mixed paints and coatings according to specifications for color accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within set timelines.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment during projects.
- Assisted in training new painters on techniques and safety practices in the field.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering, or fading.
- Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms.
- Protected furniture from dust generated during the preparation of walls.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones.
- Estimated cost of materials needed for the project.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Followed the manufacturer's instructions when mixing chemicals for special applications.
- Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints.
Education
GED
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Surface preparation
- Paint application
- Material estimation
- Safety compliance
- Defect inspection
- Team collaboration
- Customer consultation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Equipment maintenance
- Stone painting
- Commercial painting
- Blast and paint equipment servicing
- Touch-up painting
- Color mixing
- Fixtures removal
- Digital painting
- Color matching
- Construction site operations
- Caulking and crack filling
- Manufacturer application specifications
Timeline
Painter
Brown & Sons Construction
03.2023 - Current
Painter
G&C Construction
01.2020 - 02.2023
GED