Painter Resume

The main task of a painter is to give finishing touch to the exterior and interior surfaces. He applies paint, wallpaper and other materials to make the wall smooth and shiny. Before applying the paint, he has to try different colors and textures to give the desired looks. Since painting technology has evolved during the recent years, he has to make himself familiar with its usage and application. He may be self-employed or may work for a construction company, painting contractor, hotel, resort or a private company.

Following is a sample resume to apply for a construction company. It will guide you to create your own. You can make changes as required and apply it to your choice of employers.

Resume Sample

Jim Smith
35 Santa Street
Hartford, CT 01221
(656) 566 7342

Objective: A position as painter in a reputed construction company to use my skills and work experience in making the exterior and interior building surfaces a treat to watch.

Professional Skills:

Strong experience as a construction painter
Fluent in verbal and written communication
Extensive skill in applying paint, wallpaper, coatings to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings
Knowledge of sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning techniques
Ability to fill holes, cracks with epoxy filler and putty
Exceptional ability to prepare building surfaces for paint and other applications
Outstanding ability to create cost estimates
Able to finish given work within time

Education:
Associate Degree in Painting
M&B Vocational Training Institute, Hartford, CT
2008

High School Diploma
Zenith High School, Hartford, CT
2006

Experience:

Construction Painter
ABC Construction, Hartford, CT
2011 - present

Erect scaffolding wherever it is not possible to reach the height
Examine the inside and outside building surfaces and decide right technique and procedure
Mix necessary materials to prepare paste for application
Use wallpaper and cover the ceilings and interior walls
Help unskilled and semi-skilled workers and guide them in work process
Use power and manual tools as appropriate

Construction Painter
Spray Construction Company, Hartford, CT
2008 - 2011

Covered holes and seal cracks using fillers
Protected surfaces during painting by covering them with proper paper
Determined the width and length of the surfaces and cut wallpaper and fabric accordingly
Removed previous paint by suing sandblasting and hydro-blasting technique
Ordered and maintained the paint supplies and materials
Operated painting spray gun at high and low pressure
inspected and refurbished walls surfaces using right materials

References:
On request.