JOSEPH J. PATTERSON
Kingsland
Summary
Dynamic professional who has obtained a Security Clearance on Naval Base Kings Bay with a strong background ensuring the highest standards that will fully utilize my skills and experience. Highly motivated, talented, result-producing sandblaster/painter and customer service representative. Accomplished, detail-oriented, and fast but efficient. Extensive knowledge of materials, products, and equipment needed in the field to sandblast/paint. Impeccable communication skills with management; and tenacious in making sure each job is completed as scheduled. Productive and efficient work habits without supervision; self-motivator with high energy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Manager
Kings Bay Mail and More
St. Marys, GA
01.2026 - Current
- Direct shipping, packing, printing, and mailbox service operations.
- Optimized operational workflows to enhance efficiency and minimize turnaround times.
- Managed inventory control systems to ensure accurate stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
- Led team training initiatives, improving employee performance and customer service standards.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to optimize workflow across departments.
Paint Lead
Matson Marine
01.2023 - 10.2025
- I specialize in making sure industrial coatings of all military patrol vessels are met to the highest standard as far as mil spec, proper prepping, proper cleanliness, production and good quality of work. Using paints such as Antifouling for bottom below water line and Hi solids for proper mill spec for primers and topcoat. Forklift certified and respirator certified.
Paint Foreman Lead
Jmori Painting
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Paint foreman lead specialized in bridge painting and sound walls and waste water tanks using a dtm as finish coat and steel painting using acrolon. And fireproofing.
Paint Foreman
Coastline Power Solution
01.2021 - 01.2022
- (Manufacturing plant) Specialized in fabrication of fuel tanks and finish coats my duties as a paint foreman was so make sure production was exceeded if and specialized in prime and finish coat of 890 carboline and 300 black carboline finish coat.
Sales Associate
Shoe Dept
FL
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Supported cashiers and customers to locate products, confirm prices, and replenish stock.
- Embodied company mission and values through honesty, integrity and high-quality performance.
- Used POS system to scan customer purchases, calculate prices and process transactions.
- Monitored aisles, restocked shelves and cleaned spills.
- Built repeat customer base through excellent service.
- Unloaded, unboxed and transported incoming merchandise.
- Recommended products to match customer budget and preferences.
- Welcomed customers and offered quick assistance to handle diverse needs.
Sandblaster/Painter
IMIA
Kings Bay Naval Base, GA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Obtained a Security Clearance as a Government Contractor Kings Bay Naval Base, GA.
- Sandblast submarine tanks
- Drove forklift to transition equipment
- Used Plural component spray pump to spray fast clad
- Assisted in wrapping of components to be powder coated
- Independently operated powder coat equipment and applied coatings under little to no supervision
- Disposing of hazardous waste in proper SAA site and barrel after painting of blasting operations have stopped
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime during projects.
Sandblaster/Painter
TRF (Trident Refit Facility)
Kings Bay Naval Base, GA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Obtained a Security Clearance as Department of Defense (United States) Kings Bay Naval Base, GA.
- Sprayed Fast Clad Epoxy, decorative and non-decorative
- 24441 Paint Systems on a variety of ferrous, non-ferrous, critical, and non-critical surfaces under little to no supervision
- Sprayed pressure hulls, Sonar Dome Recesses, Sanitary Tanks, and other areas inside of nuclear vessels
- Used wet film gauges as well as electromagnetic dry film gauges to find paint thickness and micrometer gauges to find profile
- Processed chlorine tests to inspect for salt and other foreign contaminants on the substrate
- Handled digital thermometers to obtain proper environmental conditions needed in a work area
- Trained junior staff on proper sandblasting techniques and safety measures.
- Conducted regular maintenance on sandblasting machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
Sandblaster/Painter
TRI-STATE PAINTING
Kings Bay Naval Base, GA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Obtained a Security Clearance as a Government Contractor Kings Bay Naval Base, GA.
- Worked as a laborer and painter mixer
- Operated high-pressure sandblasting equipment for surface preparation and finishing.
- Used some sandblasting equipment to remove old paint from various metals and other hard surfaces
- Responsible for checking hoses for proper configurations and that all couplings were properly fitted and tied
- Independently performed chemical cleaning of parts and finished coat
- Exposed to a variety of industrial working conditions and environments
- Qualified to use a fork lift
- (Government Contractor) Kings Bay Naval Base, GA.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Marys, GA01-2012
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Man Basket
- Scissor Lift
- Safety and Compliance
- Material Handling
- Networking
- Customer relations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
Accomplishments
- Painters Certification for The United States Navy (Dept. of Defense)
- Blasters Certification for The United States Navy (Dept. of Defense)
- OSHA Certified
Certification
- Certified Forklift, Metson Marine - 2023-2025
- Certified Scissor Lift, Metson Marine - 2023-2025
- Certified JLG Boom Lift, IMIA and TRF - 2015-2020
- Certified Category 3 Crane Hoist Lift- 2015-2018
Timeline
Operational Manager
Kings Bay Mail and More
01.2026 - Current
Paint Lead
Matson Marine
01.2023 - 10.2025
Paint Foreman Lead
Jmori Painting
01.2022 - 01.2023
Paint Foreman
Coastline Power Solution
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
Shoe Dept
01.2020 - 11.2020
Sandblaster/Painter
IMIA
01.2018 - 01.2020
Sandblaster/Painter
TRF (Trident Refit Facility)
01.2015 - 01.2018
Sandblaster/Painter
TRI-STATE PAINTING
01.2012 - 01.2015