DINO CHICO
CAREER SUMMARY
Experienced journeyman commercial/residential painter, with expertise in management, estimating, special coating application and residential/light commercial remodeling.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Painting
Painted/repainted interior/exterior surfaces for residential/commercial properties.
Painted/repainted interior/exterior surfaces for custom residential properties. Used spray and trowel techniques and fine wood finishing.
Painted interior/exterior surfaces for commercial buildings. Used spray and trowel techniques to apply diversified coatings.
Prepared for painting specialized commercial sites (roller coasters, conveyor belts, high rise buildings, etc.) by rigging scaffolding and staging.
Painted high-rise and specialized residential/commercial properties.
Painted bridges and water towers by sand blasting and applying coatings (zinc, epoxy and urethanes).
Management
As superintendent/foreman, secured contracts, hired/motivated staff, established work schedules and assured satisfactory, timely project completion.
As project estimator, reviewed blueprints, prepared take-offs and provided project cost estimates to residential/commercial customers.
Secured job leads through Dodge Construction News, site visits, newspaper ads and client referrals.
Coordinated on-site logistics, including ordering materials/equipment and scheduling workers.
Negotiated, prepared and authorized residential/commercial contracts.
Conducted weekly safety meetings to ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines.
Complied with governmental payroll regulations by submitting certified payroll records for audit.
Acted as Accounts Receivable Manager. Prepared client waivers/invoices and collected outstanding balances.
Handyman
Provided residential and light commercial remodeling:
wall covering removal/installation,
woodwork installation/refinishing,
wall/floor tile (ceramic/VCT) removal/installation,
drywall removal/hanging/taping,
basic wiring, plumbing and carpentry,
insulation installation (spray & fiberglass),
masonry (concrete; stucco, plaster),
wood floor sanding/refinishing,
siding/gutters installation,
foundation framing/repair epoxy), and
concrete finishing (flatwork, driveways, floors).
DINO M CHICOPage Two
EMPLOYMENT
UNLIMITED PAINTING, Berwyn, IL 6/91-CURRENT
Owner/Manager
BERWYN FIRE DEPARTMENT, Berwyn, IL1/96-11/96
Firefighter
TRB DECORATING (f/k/a BOBBE & CO.), Chicago, IL9/86 5/91
Journeyman Painter
NATIONAL DECORATING, Oak Brook, IL8/85 9/86
Journeyman Painter
ALS DECORATING, Oak Brook, IL6/75 8/85
Apprentice Painter
UNION MEMBERSHIP
Painters Local Union 194, District Council 14
EDUCATION
Fire Academy, Oak Lawn, IL 1996 Firefighting Certification
Triton College, River Grove, IL 1986-88 Liberal Arts / Fire Sciences
Washburne Trade School, Chicago, IL 1976-79 Apprentice to journeyman painter
CERTIFICATIONS
Fireproofing; Soundproofing; Binks Spray Equipment
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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