Professional Summary
Skilled all-round painter based in Utrecht with extensive experience in residential maintenance, historical property restoration, and modern commercial finishing. Experienced in comprehensive surface preparation, timber repair, and precision application across interior and exterior substrates.
Known for clean work habits, careful masking, and meticulous application of primers, acrylics, and enamels to deliver durable, uniform finishes.
Work Experience
Vermeer & Zonen Schildersbedrijf
Utrecht, Netherlands
All-Round Painter
Mar 2019 – Present
- Execute interior and exterior painting for historic townhouses and residential complexes across Utrecht province.
- Prepare diverse substrates by stripping obsolete coatings, repairing timber rot, and applying primer systems.
- Apply waterborne acrylics and synthetic enamels using brushes, rollers, and airless spray systems to achieve uniform finishes.
- Maintain site safety standards, assemble mobile scaffolding, and manage daily cleanup and client communication.
De Dom Bouw- en Afwerkingsgroep
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Painter
Aug 2014 – Feb 2019
- Prepared commercial interiors and apartment blocks for renovation, completing high-volume rolling and cutting-in on plasterboard.
- Repaired cracks, holes, and joints using specialized fillers, sanding surfaces to consistent smoothness prior to coating.
- Applied exterior coatings to window frames, doors, and facade panels, ensuring weather-resistant sealing and clean edges.
Kromme Rijn Onderhoud
Zeist, Netherlands
Junior Painter
Aug 2012 – Jul 2014
- Assisted lead painters on domestic repainting jobs, managing surface sanding, masking, and protective floor covering.
- Handled paint mixing, color testing, and equipment maintenance, including spray tips and solvent-free cleaning.
Education
ROC Midden Nederland
MBO Level 2 Certificate · Schilderen en Vastgoedonderhoud (Painting and Property Maintenance) · Utrecht, Netherlands · Pass · Sept 2010 – Jun 2012
Completed vocational training in surface preparation, traditional paint application, color matching, and health and safety regulations for residential renovation projects.
Selected Projects
Historic Canal House Facade Refurbishment
Jun 2023 – Sept 2023
- Completed surface restoration and multi-coat exterior painting on wooden window frames, ornate moldings, and doors.
- Repaired damaged joinery with two-component epoxy filler, preserving historic profiles while preventing moisture ingress.
Trade Skills
Interior painting
Exterior coating systems
Surface preparation & sanding
Wood rot repair
Airless paint spraying
Color matching & mixing
Masking & precision taping
Wallpaper hanging
Scaffolding safety & assembly
Water-based & solvent-based enamels
Languages
Dutch
C2
English
C1
Certifications
Basisveiligheid VCA (Basic Safety VCA)
Stichting Samenwerken Voor Veiligheid (SSVV) · May 2018
Working Safely at Heights & Mobile Scaffolding Certificate
Nederlandse Vereniging voor Veilig Werken op Hoogte · Sept 2016
Community Involvement
Buurtcentrum Oost Renovatiegroep
Utrecht, Netherlands · Oct 2021 – Nov 2021
- Volunteer Decorator
- Painted community center meeting rooms and hallways as part of a volunteer neighborhood improvement initiative.