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Andrea Mitchell

Dallas

Summary

Dynamic Industrial Coating Specialist with proven expertise at Pipedreams Lab LLC, excelling in powder coating and epoxy applications. Recognized for enhancing process efficiency and fostering teamwork, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Adept at meticulous surface inspections and hazardous material handling, driving high-quality results in every project.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Coating Specialist

Pipedreams Lab LLC.
08.2022 - 02.2025
  • Setup, operation, and breakdown of diverse painting techniques.
  • Executed surface treatments with precision and attention to detail.
  • Measured and improved processes to meet organization goals.
  • Operated diverse hand tools and powder coating machinery efficiently.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry safety standards and company guidelines.
  • Led team members effectively towards achieving performance targets and project deadlines, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Reduced production downtime by conducting regular equipment maintenance and addressing technical issues promptly.
  • Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste materials according to environmental regulations, promoting responsible practices within the organization.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of all coated products, ensuring free of imperfections and meeting industry standards.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
  • Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
  • Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.

Team Lead Painter

Class A Improvements
04.2014 - 08.2022
  • Promoted from within providing high-quality workmanship and attention to detail in all painting projects.
  • Contributed to successful project bids by preparing accurate estimates of labor hours required for painting tasks.
  • Reviewed blueprints and drawings to accurately plan painting tasks, minimizing errors during the execution phase.
  • Maintained safe working environments by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of equipment and workspaces.
  • Ensured high-quality results through frequent spot checks on completed work, providing feedback to painters as needed for improvement areas.
  • Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
  • Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
  • Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
  • Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes, and joints.

Office Administrator

Class A Improvements
09.2011 - 04.2014
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Trained in the field learning all aspects of business.
  • Assisted in the field when needed.

Education

Associate Of Business Administration - Banking And Finance

Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA

Skills

  • Airless spray equipment
  • Electrostatic spray systems
  • Powder coating application
  • Epoxy coating systems
  • Structural steel coatings
  • Concrete surface coatings
  • Polyurethane coating applications
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Industrial painting standards
  • Coating application techniques
  • Coating removal techniques
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Industrial Coating Specialist

Pipedreams Lab LLC.
08.2022 - 02.2025

Team Lead Painter

Class A Improvements
04.2014 - 08.2022

Office Administrator

Class A Improvements
09.2011 - 04.2014

Associate Of Business Administration - Banking And Finance

Lanier Technical College
Andrea Mitchell