Richard Redding
Tile Installer
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Tile Installer
Landmark Building Group
12.2015 - 02.2026
- Installed various tile types, ensuring precision and adherence to design specifications.
- Executed tile layouts, optimizing space utilization and aesthetic appeal in residential projects.
- Managed surface preparation, including leveling and cleaning, prior to tile application for optimal adhesion.
- Trained and mentored junior installers on best practices and safety standards in tile installation.
- Collaborated with clients to select materials, providing expert recommendations based on project requirements.
- Resolved on-site challenges promptly, adapting techniques to ensure project continuity and client satisfaction.
- Conducted quality inspections post-installation, addressing any discrepancies or concerns before project completion.
- Learned about various tile types, sizes and installation techniques and stayed current on industry changes.
- Minimized callbacks by thoroughly inspecting completed work for any imperfections or necessary adjustments before leaving the job site.
- Achieved high levels of client satisfaction through clear communication of expectations throughout the entirety of the project timeline from initial consultation to final walkthroughs.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing time and resources for multiple simultaneous jobs.
- Worked professionally with other tradespeople on successful, on-time project completion.
- Installed tile flooring in residential homes and commercial buildings.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to cut, shape and install tile.
- Cut and prepared tiles for installation following precise measurements and job specifications.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized work environment.
- Completed skilled repairs of existing tile installations.
- Inspected floors before, during and after tile installation and reported identified concerns.
- Created watertight finish on tiles by sealing surfaces and adding grout.
- Followed strict safety standards for customer and worker protection.
- Resolved problems arising during tile installation process, maintaining quality and code compliance.
- Delivered excellent customer services, promptly addressing concerns and questions.
- Followed industry standards and regulations for different types of tile installation projects.
- Delivered exceptional craftsmanship in custom projects including intricate mosaic patterns or complex floor designs.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring spaces and carefully cutting tiles to fit unique layouts.
- Maintained a clean and safe worksite, adhering to safety standards and guidelines for both team members and clients.
- Performed precise tile cuts using specialized tools to accommodate fixtures, outlets, corners, or curved surfaces.
- Prepared for new installations and repair work by removing original materials and debris.
- Used power wet saws and tile cutters to cut tiles to specifications for projects.
- Operated machines to mix mortar, thinset and grout according to standard formulas.
- Achieved smooth surfaces with correct cuts and skills in polishing materials.
- Sealed joints with mortar or cement to achieve design looks and promote longevity.
Shipping Receiving Inventory Specialist / eBay Sales
HOSPITAL WAREHOUSE
04.2010 - 08.2015
- Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
- Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
- Deliver or route materials to departments, using work devices, such as handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
- Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter.
- Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
- Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
- Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.
- Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
- Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
- Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
- Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
- Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
- Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
- Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
- Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
- Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
- Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
- Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
- Weight materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
Paint Foreman
ADAMS PAINT COMPANY
08.2004 - 03.2009
- Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
- Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
- Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
- Direct and supervise workers.
- Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
- Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
- Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
- Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
- Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
- Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
- Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
- Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
- Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
- Polish final coats to specified finishes.
- Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
- Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
- Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
- Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
- Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.
- Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.
- Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.
- Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment.
- Set up and operate machines to paint or coat products with such materials as silver and copper solution, rubber, paint, glaze, or rustproofing materials.
- Turn dials, handwheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints.
- Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons.
- Record operational data on specified forms.
- Start pumps to mix solutions and fill tanks.
- Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes.
- Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, or spray, using conveyors or pails.
- Perform test runs to ensure that equipment is set up properly.
- Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.
- Thread or feed items or products through or around machine rollers and dryers.
- Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray.
- Remove materials, parts, or workpieces from painting or coating machines, using hand tools.
- Transfer completed items or products from machines to drying or storage areas, using handcarts, handtrucks, or cranes.
- Attach and align machine parts such as rollers, guides, brushes, and blades, using hand tools.
- Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Place items or products on feedracks, spindles, or reel strands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, hoists, or trucklifts.
- Prepare and apply stencils, computer-generated decals, or other decorative items to finished products.
- Paint small items and perform touch-up painting, using paint brushes.
- Spray coated products with salt solutions to determine how they will resist corrosion.
- Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
- Select paint according to company requirements, and match colors of paint following specified color charts.
- Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors, then stir and thin the paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
- Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
- Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness.
- Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.
- Sand vehicle surfaces between coats of paint or primer to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats.
- Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.
- Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.
- Remove accessories from vehicles, such as chrome or mirrors, and mask other surfaces with tape or paper in order to protect them from paint.
- Allow the sprayed product to dry and touch up any missed spots.
- Apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams.
- Set up portable equipment, such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, or scaffolding.
- Clean work areas and equipment.
- Apply protective coverings such as masking tape to articles or areas that could be damaged or stained by work processes.
QA Inspector, Marine
SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
02.1991 - 07.2004
- Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
- Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.
- Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
- Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.
- Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures.
- Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.
- Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria.
- Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points.
- Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
- Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures.
- Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies.
- Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production.
- Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends.
- Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.
- Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.
- Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.
- Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment such as inspection gauges.
- Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness.
- Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control.
- Stop production if serious product defects are present.
- Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Electronics Technician
UNITED STATES NAVY
02.1987 - 01.1991
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
- Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
- Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or specifications to assist engineers.
- Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Modify, maintain, and repair electronics equipment and systems to ensure that they function properly.
- Troubleshoot microprocessors or electronic instruments, equipment, or systems, using electronic test equipment such as logic analyzers.
- Prepare or maintain design, testing, or operational records and documentation.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Frank W. Cox High School
Virginia Beach, VA06.1986
Skills
Applied technical expertise in electronics to support mission-critical operations within the US military
Timeline
Tile Installer
Landmark Building Group
12.2015 - 02.2026
Shipping Receiving Inventory Specialist / eBay Sales
HOSPITAL WAREHOUSE
04.2010 - 08.2015
Paint Foreman
ADAMS PAINT COMPANY
08.2004 - 03.2009
QA Inspector, Marine
SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
02.1991 - 07.2004
Electronics Technician
UNITED STATES NAVY
02.1987 - 01.1991
High School Diploma - undefined
Frank W. Cox High School