- DIY and Home Improvement
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Gardening
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Environmental Conservation Projects
David Tate
Lincoln,IL
Summary
Dedicated painter with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, honed at Eckart Painting. Expert in spray painting and wall repair, consistently exceeding quality standards. A proactive team player, I effectively communicate and problem-solve to ensure project success while maintaining a safe work environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Eckart Painting
06.2025 - Current
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
Assembly Line Worker/Maintenance
Eaton Corporation
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Troubleshot assembly line to repair malfunctions and avoid disruptions.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grant School
Decatur, IL05-1995
Skills
- Paint mixing
- Tool cleaning
- Exterior painting
- Drywall installation
- Spray painting
- Excellent communication
- Hand and power tools
- Quality assurance
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Punctual and dependable
- Power and hand tools
- Self-directed and motivated
- Maintenance Skills
Accomplishments
* have completed welding classes in MIG welding
Interests
Timeline
Painter
Eckart Painting
06.2025 - Current
Assembly Line Worker/Maintenance
Eaton Corporation
11.2024 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Grant School
Cultivation/Planting
I have my own interest in cultivation, planting, absorption of nutrients for plants, and measuring and maintaining a proper feeding schedule for plants.