paperhanger/painter/carpenter

Posted on: 2006-10-03

Cheryl D. Wellesley 25 Clifton Ave. Apt. # 1909D Newark, NJ 07104 973-497-2171 [email protected] QUALIFICATION OF SKILLS: Meticulous Craftsperson who has a great eye for details, colors, fabrics, and wall covering. Willing and able to learn new techniques and apply them effectively. Ability to focus and complete tasks correctly while meeting deadlines Able to think on my feet and come up with a creative solution to the situation Responsible, team player who will not quit until the job is done right. EXPERIENCE: 3/97 to present Painters and Allied Trades International Union, Local 490 NY, NY Journeyperson Measure, cut, paste, and install various types of wallcovering to union standards Prepared surfaces by repairing holes and cracks in walls prior to hanging materials or painting Applies coating, such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect or decorate work piece surface, using spray gum, pen, or brush While doing my apprenticeship, ran the paint shop for CBS Broadcasting Company Experience in interior and exterior painting as well as finishing furniture 4/87-4/95 International Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 135 NY, NY Journeyperson Measured and marked location of studs, leaders, and receptacle openings, using tape measure, template, and marker Studied blueprints, specification sheets, and drawings to determine style and type of window or wall panel required Framed buildings, build concrete forms, installed drywall, cabinets, and ceiling tiles. In addition, I have experience using Symmons Forms Repaired or replaced defective locks, hinges, cranks, and pieces of wood, using glue, hand tools, and power tools EDUCATION: 9/06 Essex County College Newark, NJ Training Inc. – WDP Earned certificate in Computer Literacy and Effective Business Communications 4/01 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades NY, NY Earned Certificate of Completion for completing the Apprenticeship program for Painters, Decorators, and Drywall Finishers Cheryl Wellesley Page 2 EDUCATION: (cont) 10/93-3/94 Rutgers Newark, NJ Rutgers Technical Training Program Earned certificate in PC Repair and Word Processing 6/92 New York City District Council of Carpenters NY, NY Earned Journeyman Certificate as a Union Carpenter 7/84 University of the State of New York NY, NY Earned GED