Hi — I’m Jonathan Winfrey, a dedicated construction and scenic art professional with over five years of hands-on experience building, painting, and remodeling for live environments. I’m a self-starter who takes pride in safety, quality craftsmanship, and collaborating closely with teams to bring creative visions to life. I’m comfortable leading or following directions, travel-ready, and proficient with hand and power tools, carpentry, painting, and especially drawing and sketching of anything and everything from cartooning’s and characters to designing and creating complex works of art working in collaboration with engineers and creative departments. I thrive under pressure, adapt quickly to changing scopes, and am committed to exceeding client and employer expectations.

Jonathan Winfrey

Hi — I’m Jonathan Winfrey, a dedicated construction and scenic art professional with over five years of hands-on experience building, painting, and remodeling for live environments. I’m a self-starter who takes pride in safety, quality craftsmanship, and collaborating closely with teams to bring creative visions to life. I’m comfortable leading or following directions, travel-ready, and proficient with hand and power tools, carpentry, painting, and especially drawing and sketching of anything and everything from cartooning’s and characters to designing and creating complex works of art working in collaboration with engineers and creative departments. I thrive under pressure, adapt quickly to changing scopes, and am committed to exceeding client and employer expectations.

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Hi — I’m Jonathan Winfrey, a dedicated construction and scenic art professional with over five years of hands-on experience building, painting, and remodeling for live environments. I’m a self-starter who takes pride in safety, quality craftsmanship, and collaborating closely with teams to bring creative visions to life.

I’m comfortable leading or following directions, travel-ready, and proficient with hand and power tools, carpentry, painting, and especially drawing and sketching of anything and everything from cartooning’s and characters to designing and creating complex works of art working in collaboration with engineers and creative departments. I thrive under pressure, adapt quickly to changing scopes, and am committed to exceeding client and employer expectations.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Scenic Carpenter / Assembler and Coater at HOME THEME ORLANDO
September 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Installed, assembled, built, coated, body filled, painted, and mounted projects; performed remodeling work as part of a collaborative team to complete project scopes.
Lead Installer / Scenic Painter at Cost of Wisconsin, Inc.
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Directed installation scenes and remediation work with engineers; collaborated with Universal Studios' scenic arts department on buildouts, color schematics, and rock work; contributed to paint finishes and reference materials.
Scenic Painter at CONGO RIVER GOLF
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Performed chompé painting on rocks, aging effects, and spray techniques for logos and signs across multiple locations with consistent themes.
Mural Artist at Nassal
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Part of a team creating washes, sponging, chompé techniques, murals, bodywork, and designs for Universal Studios' project EPIC in Orlando.
Scenic Artist at Americas Props and Events
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Applied high-quality craftsmanship, creativity, and aesthetics on a range of scenic projects with a focus on scope, craft, and teamwork.
Teacher at Blue Jay Academy
February 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Teach ASL and traditional curriculum for students with SLD or special needs; conduct ABA; manage caseloads; prepare lesson plans; communicate attendance; provide classroom support.
Construction Worker at Nidy Sports Construction
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Performed general construction tasks including material prep, site readiness, and on-site labor to support project completion.
Public Works Employee at City of Winter Springs
August 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Contributed to daily public works needs for city infrastructure and maintenance.
Field Construction Worker at Hurd Construction
December 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Installed tile and carpet flooring, hung drywall on new module builds; managed projects from start to finish with material planning and scheduling.
Construction Craft Laborer I at Nidy Sports Construction Inc
May 1, 2016 - November 30, 2017
Reviewed work orders, prepared materials, conducted tool and vehicle maintenance, and verified completed projects with customers.
Crewman at Front Yard Fairways
May 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Developed a sales pipeline for lawn services; managed contracts and supervised a small crew to complete jobs.
Porter at Sovereign & Jacobs
April 1, 2012 - April 30, 2015
Maintained outdoor spaces including mowing, edging, planting, lighting, and sprinkler systems.
Relief Manager at Public Storage
October 1, 2010 - May 31, 2012
Opened facility, processed rental contracts, managed billing and deposits.

Education

Coursework at Seminole Community College at Seminole Community College
January 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007

Qualifications

General Equivalency Diploma
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Contractor License
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
Forklift Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Pallet Jack Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
OSHA 30 Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
OSHA 10 Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Teaching Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Government, Manufacturing