Israel Clara
Cedar Lake
Summary
Skilled painter with a diverse background in painting and supply chain management. Problem-solving and organizing workflows to complete successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Self employed
Cedar Lake
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming for paint application.
- Selected appropriate colors and materials based on client preferences and project needs.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their vision and requirements.
- Organized work areas to promote efficiency and minimize disruptions during projects.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
Painter
Certa Pro Painters
Crown Point
01.2021 - 04.2025
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming for paint application.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during painting tasks.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their vision and requirements.
- Organized work areas to promote efficiency and minimize disruptions during projects.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
Supply Chain Specialist
North Shore University Hospital
Glenview
06.2015 - 10.2020
- Coordinated supply chain logistics for medical equipment and supplies.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of essential items.
- Trained new staff on supply chain procedures and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare teams to address supply needs and issues.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, shipments, inventories, returns.
- Managed the flow of products through the supply chain network including sourcing, procurement, production planning, warehousing, distribution, customer service, returns management and disposal, recycling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amundsen High School
Chicago, IL06-2010
Skills
- Paint application
- Logistics coordination
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Computer literate
- Demand forecasting
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Managing inventory
- Purchasing supplies
- Continuous improvement initiatives
Timeline
Painter
Self employed
04.2025 - Current
Painter
Certa Pro Painters
01.2021 - 04.2025
Supply Chain Specialist
North Shore University Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Amundsen High School