Len Podruski
Brandon,mb
Summary
Detail-oriented Painter experienced in surface preparation and paint application. Delivered high-quality results through effective project management and safety compliance. Focused on maximizing productivity and efficiency while maintaining strong teamwork and time management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter
Craftsmen Painting
Brandon mb
05.2000 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning prior to painting.
- Applied various types of paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
- Ensured safe handling of tools and materials during painting projects.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines efficiently.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality and consistency in application standards.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Patching holes and scrapes to repair wall defects before starting painting projects.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Protected furniture from dust generated during the preparation of walls.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work, and estimate materials for each job.
- Followed the manufacturer's instructions when mixing chemicals for special applications.
- Provided expert advice on the best products to use for various jobs.
- Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints.
- Documented project progress and communicated estimated completion times to clients.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
Education
Vincent Massey High School
Brandon mb, CanadaSkills
- Surface preparation
- Paint application
- Brushing and rolling paint
- Sprayer use
- Touch-up painting
- Wall and surface repair
- Tool handling
- Safety compliance
- Safety awareness
- Worksite inspection
- Material estimation
- Project scheduling
- Scope of work planning
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Punctual and dependable
- Respirator operation
Affiliations
- Former President of local chapter of United Commercial Travellers,an organization dedicated to volunteer projects and operating a weekly bingo to raise money in support of local charities.
Certification
- Whmis
- Safe material handling
- Working at Heights training
- Harness training
- First aid
Timeline
Painter
Craftsmen Painting
05.2000 - Current
Vincent Massey High School