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Walter Leon

Brownsville

Summary

Dynamic Foreman Painter with a proven track record at Knight Industrial, excelling in team leadership and commercial painting. Enhanced project efficiency through effective planning and delegation, achieving timely completions. Skilled in paint application techniques and committed to maintaining high safety standards, resulting in improved team morale and productivity.

Work History

Foreman Painter

Knight Industrial
  • Implemented standard operating procedures for paint application, ensuring consistent quality across all projects.
  • Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
  • Supervised team of Number professionals completing painting work for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential customers.
  • Increased team morale with open feedback sessions, resulting in higher productivity and improved overall performance.
  • Achieved timely completion of projects by delegating tasks, setting deadlines, and monitoring progress.
  • Checked paint quality, prepared mixes and monitored coverage.
  • Collaborated with other construction professionals to maintain seamless workflow across various trades.

Foreman

SpaceX
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.

Journeyman Painter

Excel
  • Improved safety standards by following OSHA guidelines and utilizing personal protective equipment during all tasks.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering timely completion of projects, maintaining a clean workspace, and providing professional communication.
  • Adapted quickly to various painting environments, such as interior/exterior surfaces or challenging weather conditions, ensuring optimal results at all times.
  • Ensured lasting quality of work by properly cleaning, storing, and maintaining all painting equipment and supplies.

Skills

  • Team leadership skills
  • Commercial painting
  • Planning projects
  • Residential painting
  • Spray painting
  • Brush and roller techniques
  • Paint application techniques
  • Documentation
  • Epoxy applications
  • Coating selection
  • Mixing paints
  • Preparing job sites
  • Troubleshooting problems
  • Industrial painting

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Foreman Painter

Knight Industrial

Foreman

SpaceX

Journeyman Painter

Excel
Walter Leon