Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Garven Egarnes

Dagenham,Essex

Summary

Dynamic Painter with extensive experience at Sandals Resorts, recognized for exceptional customer service and creative problem-solving. Skilled in surface preparation and paint application, consistently delivering high-quality finishes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in teams, ensuring projects exceed client expectations while adhering to safety compliance and time management standards.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Painter

Self-Employed
Dagenham, Essex
09.2023 - Current
  • Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
  • Mixed and matched paint, stain or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
  • Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.
  • Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
  • Provided estimates on labor costs based on customer requests.

Painter, Maintenance

Lifeline Ministries
Goodwill, Dominica
10.2018 - 08.2023
  • Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
  • Mixed paints and stains to desired colors and consistency according to job specifications.
  • Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Selected appropriate tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, ladders, scaffolding, as required for each job.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Painter

Mears Group PLC
Tower Hamlet, London
06.2005 - 03.2014
  • Protected furniture from dust generated during the preparation of walls.
  • Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
  • Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
  • Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
  • Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
  • Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
  • Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.

Painter Supervisor

Sandals Resorts
La Toc, Castries, St. Lucia
04.1995 - 04.2001
  • Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
  • Mixed paints to achieve desired colors and textures.
  • Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
  • Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
  • Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
  • Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
  • Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
  • Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
  • Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
  • Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
  • Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
  • Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.
  • Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching imperfections.

Education

High School Diploma -

Micoud Secondary
St Lucia
06-1991

Skills

  • Surface preparation
  • Paint application
  • Estimating labor costs
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Safety compliance
  • Problem-solving
  • Indoor and outdoor painting
  • Painting restoration
  • Wood panel painting
  • Floor preparation
  • Team player
  • Safety awareness
  • Creative thinking
  • Brushing and rolling paint
  • Paint mixing
  • Finishing techniques

Affiliations

  • Very passionate about gardening, cooking and travelling. Love music of all genres, but Country & Western is tops

Languages

English
First Language
French
Elementary (A2)
A2

Accomplishments

  • For four consecutive years received awards at Sandals for punctuality, attendence, efficiency, dedication and showing care and attention to customers and staff alike.

Certification

  • NVQ Levels 2 and 3 - 2002-2004

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Painter

Self-Employed
09.2023 - Current

Painter, Maintenance

Lifeline Ministries
10.2018 - 08.2023

Painter

Mears Group PLC
06.2005 - 03.2014

Painter Supervisor

Sandals Resorts
04.1995 - 04.2001

High School Diploma -

Micoud Secondary

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