Shamar Waters
Brookings
Summary
Results-driven Marine Industrial Painter/Blaster with 10+ years of experience in highperformance coating applications. Proven track record of leading teams, ensuring quality surface prep, and delivering exceptional finishes in demanding industrial environments, including shipyards.
Skilled Blaster Painter with background in preparing surfaces and applying paint for various industries. Strong understanding of blasting equipment, safety procedures, and painting techniques to ensure quality finishes. Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines while maintaining high standards, as well as adaptability to work on diverse projects. Previous roles have highlighted efficient team collaboration and problem-solving skills resulting in improved production processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Abrasive Blaster/Painter
Atlantic Labor Solutions
01.2020 - 12.2025
- Applied protective coatings to industrial equipment and structures, including marine vessels
- Prepared ships for painting, including surface preparation and repair using hand tools (sanders, grinders)
- Led teams and ensured quality surface preparation and coating application
- Maintained safety and health protocols, including OSHA compliance
- Operated and maintained painting equipment, including spray guns and sandblasters
- Newport News Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, CNH (Benson, Minnesota), Criminal Engineered Cabs (Watertown own, South Dakota)
Industrial Painter/Sandblaster
NRBC Enterprises
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Applied protective coatings to industrial equipment and structures, including marine vessels
- Prepared ships for painting, including surface preparation and repair using hand tools (sanders, grinders)
- Mixed and applied paint to specified colors and consistency
- Abrasive blasted surfaces to prepare for painting
- Maintained safety and health protocols, including OSHA compliance
- Operated and maintained painting equipment, including spray guns and sandblasters
- Norfolk, Virginia (serviced various industrial and shipyard clients)
Industrial Painter/Sandblaster
Areotek/WW Enroughty and Son
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Mixed and applied paint to specified colors and consistency
- Abrasive blasted surfaces to prepare for painting
- Maintained safe work environment and equipment
Education
High School - General Studies
Northampton High School
Some college -
Skills
- Marine-grade coatings and corrosion prevention
- Surface preparation (sandblasting, power tool cleaning, chemical treatments)
- Abrasive blasting and painting
- Leadership and team management
- Safety and health protocols
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Ship preparation and repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Paint application Brush and roll
- Spray using airless and hvlp gun
Timeline
Abrasive Blaster/Painter
Atlantic Labor Solutions
01.2020 - 12.2025
Industrial Painter/Sandblaster
NRBC Enterprises
01.2017 - 12.2019
Industrial Painter/Sandblaster
Areotek/WW Enroughty and Son
06.2016 - 01.2017
High School - General Studies
Northampton High School