Jamie Whittington
Champaign
Summary
Adept at transforming spaces, my tenure at Great Paint showcased my proficiency in indoor and outdoor painting and my unwavering commitment to safety and detail. Leveraging strong work ethic and expert paint sprayer operation, I consistently delivered high-quality projects, earning positive feedback and driving business growth through excellent client relations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Great Paint
01.2012 - Current
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Consistently met safety regulations while working on-site at both residential and commercial properties.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Reduced waste materials by accurately estimating paint quantities needed for each job.
- Accomplished seamless blending between old paintwork areas with new applications using careful color matching techniques.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
Painter/Road Worker
Varsity Striping & Construction
05.2019 - 01.2025
- Assisted in layout for arrows, stop bars, chevrons & crosswalks
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using groovers, brooms, blowers, etc.
- Safely flagged traffic on multiple occasions every week
- Worked long days and some nights
- Worked in extreme heat and cold
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Worked weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Moved and cleaned paint templates
- Put reflective markers in the ground
- Assisted in grooving sidewalks down in residential areas
- Performed minor maintenance on work trucks (oil changes, lights, etc)
Yard Spotter
Kraft Heinz
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections of yard tractors, identifying any necessary repairs or maintenance concerns promptly.
- Maintained an organized yard, positioning trailers in designated spaces to optimize workflow.
- Provided reliable support during peak periods, effectively managing increased workload demands.
- Promoted safety standards through diligent adherence to company policies and procedures.
Painter
Handyman
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Painter
Slates Painting
07.2009 - 01.2012
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Supported business growth by consistently receiving positive client feedback and referrals.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes, and joints.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Champaign, IL05.2004
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Team player
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Paint sprayer operation
- Punctual and dependable
- Hand and power tools
- Caulking and crack filling
- Touch-up painting
- Wall repair
- Excellent communication
- Primer application
- Finishing techniques
- Clean driving record
- Scaffolding setup
- Drywall installation
- Oil painting techniques
Timeline
Yard Spotter
Kraft Heinz
10.2022 - 10.2024
Painter/Road Worker
Varsity Striping & Construction
05.2019 - 01.2025
Painter
Handyman
06.2013 - 09.2013
Painter
Great Paint
01.2012 - Current
Painter
Slates Painting
07.2009 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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