Christopher Southard
Americus
Summary
Skilled Lead Painter and Steel Building Erector with a proven track record at Promod and Kmi Construction Industries, enhancing team performance and project quality through expert spray painting and exceptional communication. Achieved significant waste reduction and safety improvements, demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset and mastery in blueprint reading and safety protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Painter
Promod
02.2021 - Current
- Led a team of painters, providing clear direction and fostering strong communication skills.
- Ensured accurate recordkeeping of labor hours, materials used, and project progress for billing purposes.
- Maintained a safe work environment with proper ventilation and personal protective gear usage.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate paint colors, finishes, and materials based on their needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to coordinate schedule and workflow, resulting in smooth project completion.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Organized daily job site clean-up efforts, maintaining a professional appearance throughout the duration of the project.
- Utilized advanced painting equipment, such as sprayers and rollers, to efficiently complete large-scale projects with precision and attention to detail.
- Reduced material waste by accurately calculating paint quantities needed for each job.
- Effectively managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining high levels of quality control.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
Steel Building Erector
Kmi Construction Industries
06.2015 - 04.2020
- Increased worker safety by implementing strict safety protocols and conducting regular training sessions.
- Mentored junior erectors in proper techniques, boosting overall team performance and skill levels.
- Optimized material usage through careful planning, minimizing waste and reducing costs.
- Contributed to successful project completions by accurately interpreting blueprints and following design specifications.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities when confronted with unforeseen challenges or alterations within original plans.
- Coordinated effectively with crane operators for precise placement of heavy steel beams during assembly phases.
- Sustained a high level of attention to detail throughout all stages of construction ensuring top-notch final products.
- Ensured structural integrity by adhering to industry standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Utilized advanced tools and equipment to expedite the erection process while maintaining precision in alignment and positioning of steel components.
- Maintained exceptional quality control in welding operations, resulting in strong structural connections for long-lasting buildings.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
Education
GED - N/a
Schley County High-school
Ellaville, GA02.2012
Skills
- Exterior painting
- Interior painting
- Heavy lifting
- Surface preparation
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Advanced surface preparation
- Protective coating application
- Pressure washing experience
- Blueprint reading proficiency
- Safety rules
- Adherence to deadlines
- Safety protocol
- Finish sanding
- Paint application
- Expert spray painting
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Spray gun painting
- Power tool operation
- Reliability
Timeline
Lead Painter
Promod
02.2021 - Current
Steel Building Erector
Kmi Construction Industries
06.2015 - 04.2020
GED - N/a
Schley County High-school
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