Henry Guillen
San Diego, California,CA
Summary
Driven Painter known for strong time Management and Customer Service skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain quality workmanship while meeting tight deadlines, leading to increased client referrals and repeat business.
Professional painting specialist with comprehensive experience in surface preparation, applying coatings, and ensuring quality finishes. Skilled in using various painting tools and techniques, maintaining safety standards, and adapting to project requirements. Strong focus on teamwork and delivering high-quality results, ensuring reliability and flexibility with changing needs. Known for precision, strong work ethic, and effective communication skills. Utilizes effective problem-solving skills to address challenges on job sites. Offering 18 years of experience in painting and repair work.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Painter
Vasquez & Company CPA Firm, MainHire Staffing
San Diego, California
11.2025 - Current
- OSHA 30 Certificate
- Improved safety standards by following OSHA guidelines and utilizing personal protective equipment during all tasks.
- Adapted quickly to various painting environments, such as interior/exterior surfaces or challenging weather conditions, ensuring optimal results at all times.
- Collaborated closely with other trades professionals on construction sites to ensure seamless project execution without delays or conflicts.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering timely completion of projects, maintaining a clean workspace, and providing professional communication.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges during the painting process while still delivering desired results for clients.
- Received positive feedback from clients for excellent color matching abilities that resulted in cohesive design aesthetics throughout properties.
- Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes, and joints.
- Mixed paints and coatings to ensure color accuracy and consistency.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
Journeyman Painter
Union of San Diego, California
San Diego, California
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering timely completion of projects, maintaining a clean workspace, and providing professional communication.
- Improved safety standards by following OSHA guidelines and utilizing personal protective equipment during all tasks.
- Adapted quickly to various painting environments, such as interior/exterior surfaces or challenging weather conditions, ensuring optimal results at all times.
- Received positive feedback from clients for excellent color matching abilities that resulted in cohesive design aesthetics throughout properties.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
Foreman Painter
National Wall Covering
San Diego, California
09.2015 - 11.2023
- Supervised painting projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
- Coordinated material inventory, optimizing usage and minimizing waste.
- Trained and mentored junior painters on techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and operational disruptions.
- Maintained excellent client relationships by addressing concerns promptly and delivering exceptional results.
- Supervised team of 8 professionals completing painting work for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential customers.
- Managed inventory control processes ensuring adequate supplies were available without excess stock or shortages.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
Apprentice
Quality Painting & Restoration
San Diego, California
09.2009 - 09.2015
- Operated painting tools and equipment safely while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently within established timelines.
- Trained new apprentices on safety protocols and proper use of painting techniques and equipment.
- Conducted quality checks on finished work to ensure compliance with customer specifications and expectations.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Assisted with problem-solving of challenging projects to develop critical thinking skills.
- Supported project managers with timely updates, enabling better project tracking and client communication.
- Completed all assigned tasks ahead of schedule, allowing for early initiation of subsequent project phases.
- Utilized equipment to break old forms and structures.
- Maintained relationships with local suppliers for cost-effective materials.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and other stakeholders to complete projects on time.
- Supervised installation of electrical and plumbing systems.
- Trained and supervised team of construction workers.
- Conducted quality control of materials used in construction.
- Coordinated with architects and designers to support satisfactory end products.
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Self-directed and motivated
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Creative thinking
- Safety awareness
- Scope of work planning
- Quality assurance
- Painting equipment operation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of National Wall Coverage.
- Gained 5 new clients through word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied customers.
Certification
- Certified Painter, Paperhanger And Decorator, California Apprenticeship Council
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Journeyman Painter
Vasquez & Company CPA Firm, MainHire Staffing
11.2025 - Current
Journeyman Painter
Union of San Diego, California
10.2023 - 01.2026
Foreman Painter
National Wall Covering
09.2015 - 11.2023
Apprentice
Quality Painting & Restoration
09.2009 - 09.2015