Shirelle Gatling
Suffolk
Summary
Dependable Painter with 5 years of hands-on experience in commercial and industrial settings. Methodical and self-directed team player well-versed in both interior and exterior applications. Committed to providing superior services at competitive and reasonable cost. Ability to lead, work as a team, and knowledge of equipment. Efficient Painter committed to timely completion of residential and commercial painting projects. Dedicated contributor to hardworking painting team emphasizing safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction. Skilled Painter with eye for detail and efficient approach. Offering 5 years of experience in painting and repair work. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
12.2023 - 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.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Improved project efficiency by utilizing advanced tools and techniques to complete tasks quickly and effectively.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, and sponges.
- Achieved consistent quality by carefully preparing surfaces and selecting appropriate paints for each project.
- Utilized advanced hydroblasting equipment effectively and accurately, leading to increased productivity and client satisfaction.
- Improved overall project efficiency with meticulous attention to detail during the cleaning process, ensuring minimal rework was required.
Painter/Brush and Roll
AMP United
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed SSPC Surface Preparation Standards.
- Used brushes, and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.
- Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Encouraged and motivated multiple line workers to meet production deadlines and goals.
Personal Care Aide
All Ways There Home Care llc
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Painter/Brush and Roll
Craft Technical Solutions, LLC
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, and right size brush.
- Cleaned equipment and tools after each shift or production run.
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
Painter
Marine Hydraulics International
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Administered first aid for minor medical situations and contacted paramedics for medical emergencies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
Suffolk, VA03.2017
Skills
- Power and Hand Tools operations
- Preparation Surfaces, applying coatings, and performing maintenance
- Comfortable working in confined spaces, heights, and inclement weather
- Safety Policies and NAVSEA Procedures
- Excellent multitasking and problem-solving
- Outstanding communication skills
- Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned
- Removes old paint coating, if necessary
- Being supportive and encouraging
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Indoor and Outdoor Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Team Player
- Effective Multitasking
- Safety awareness
- Self-Directed and Motivated
- Time Management
- Paint mixing
- Team Collaboration
- Surface Preparation
- Hand and power tools
- Safety understanding
- Punctual and Dependable
- Power and hand tools
- Commercial Painting
- Touch-up painting
- Quality Assurance
- Creative Thinking
- Color Matching
- Excellent Communication
- Brush Technique Mastery
- Respirator use
Accomplishments
I Shirelle Gatling was sent to Commonwealth Challenge Youth Academy back in October 2016. I've graduated from the academy March 2017 with promote academics, attention to detail, time management, and leadership while promoting self-esteem, confidence, and pride. Commonwealth Challenge is a five-and-a-half month residential phase, followed by a 12 month post-residential and mentoring phase. The residential phase is a structured, quasi-military style environment. The Academy is located on the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The Mission of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to intervene in the lives of 16-18 year old teenagers by providing the values, skills, education, and self-discipline needed to produce responsible, productive citizens, and to do so in a highly structured learning environment.
Certification
- Non-nuclear Training
- Submarine Training
- Toxic Metal Training
- Respiratory Fit Training
- Cleaning Training
- Fall Protection Training
- Safety Training
- Confined Space Training
Volunteer
- Community Garden.
- Community Food Drive.
- Helping unhoused individuals.
Hobbies
- Residential Painter 5+ years
- Commercial Painter 5+ years
- Dancer
- Cheer
- Volleyball
- Gym
- Cook
References
Terrell Williams 757-405-2195 Terellwilliams6@gmail.com (NNSY shop 71)
Tanya Sparrow 757-567-2932 (NNSY Apprentice Supervisor)
Jacob Lambert 757-646-1413 (NNSY shop 64 Supervisor)
*References available upon request*
Timeline
Painter
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
12.2023 - Current
Painter/Brush and Roll
AMP United
10.2022 - 12.2023
Painter/Brush and Roll
Craft Technical Solutions, LLC
07.2022 - 10.2022
Personal Care Aide
All Ways There Home Care llc
05.2022 - 12.2022
Painter
Marine Hydraulics International
06.2019 - 06.2022
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
- Non-nuclear Training
- Submarine Training
- Toxic Metal Training
- Respiratory Fit Training
- Cleaning Training
- Fall Protection Training
- Safety Training
- Confined Space Training
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