Dennis Cooper

Dupo

Overview

years of professional experience

Painters Supply And Equipment

Arnold, MO

05.2024 - Current

Mixing and designing colors and speciality coating with PPG, Akzonobel paint lines
Assessed customer needs to recommend appropriate paint products and solutions.
Provided expert advice on color selection and application techniques to enhance customer satisfaction.
Demonstrated proper use of painting tools and equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.
Collaborated with team members to maintain inventory levels of paint supplies and equipment.
Creating and developing custom colors per customers request
Trained in Mil-Spec Desoto standards
Enhanced paint quality by developing innovative formulations and techniques.

Signcrafters

St Louis, MO

01.2023 - 05.2024

Water-jet cutting for signage (PPG, Sherwin Williams)
Finding and mixing paint codes
Mixing and spraying primer
Preparing signs per customer orders specifications
Paint application
Developed color schemes and design recommendations to meet client specifications and enhance aesthetic appeal.
Managed inventory of supplies, reducing waste through effective resource allocation and reordering strategies.
Collaborated with clients to select optimal color schemes and finishes, resulting in visually appealing spaces.

West Star Aviation

01.2007 - 01.2023

Mixing and spraying primer (PPG, Sherwin Williams)
Finding and mixing paint codes
Applying chemical treatments for sealing aircrafts
Repairing paint to damaged plane parts - blends, re-striping, overall paint
Detail, placards, polishing, sealing, buffing
Overall painting, base coat painting, layout and striping, perimeter painting
Project management
Managed team of 7-8 overnight paint shift
Customer service representative on-site
Oversaw painting operations ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control protocols.
Trained and mentored junior painters, enhancing team skillsets and efficiency.
Conducted regular inspections of finished work to ensure compliance with industry specifications.
Collaborated with management on strategic initiatives to enhance overall service delivery within the aviation sector.
Conducted regular training sessions for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in painting techniques and procedures.

Ultima Motors

01.2005 - 01.2007

Granite City Senior High School

Granite City, IL

05.2003