Gerardo Portillo
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with a versatile background in construction and culinary management. Known for strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills, contributing to successful project execution and team performance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Worker
DBA Omar's Construction
, Tx
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Poured and finished concrete slabs, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards on-site.
- Operated concrete mixing equipment for various construction projects.
- Implemented best practices for handling tools and equipment safely.
- Lay out foundations and footings using measuring instruments and hand tools.
- Operate power tools such as jackhammers and drills in order to break up existing concrete surfaces.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
Kitchen Manager
Texas Roadhouse
Lake Jackson, Texas
12.2011 - 07.2026
- Managed kitchen operations ensuring high food quality and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Oversaw inventory management, ordering supplies, and maintaining stock levels.
- Implemented cost control measures to reduce food waste and enhance efficiency.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following the manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
Pipe Insulator
Turner Industries
Deer Park
08.2020 - 06.2025
- Insulated pipes using fiberglass, calcium silicate, and foam materials.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials and tools.
- Conducted inspections to ensure proper installation and quality compliance.
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Operated wide range of hand and power tools safely, properly and efficiently.
- Conducted tests to determine the effectiveness of insulation.
- Identified and measured pipes for insulation installation.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed when working with hazardous chemicals used in the insulating process.
Scaffold Builder
Acces & Service Industrial LLC
Baytown, Texas
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Inspected scaffolding components for quality and safety compliance before assembly.
- Followed blueprints and specifications to accurately assemble scaffolding systems.
- Constructed scaffolding structures, ensuring safe work environments on industrial sites.
- Collaborated with team members to design optimal scaffolding solutions for diverse project requirements.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations at job sites.
- Assisted in dismantling scaffold structures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols upon project completion.
Cook
Cheddars Stratch Kitchen
Pasadena, Texas
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Prepared meals according to standardized recipes and kitchen procedures.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during busy hours.
- Followed safety and sanitation protocols to ensure food quality and customer safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
Painter
T&M
Houston, Texas
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming for painting.
- Conducted final inspections to ensure quality of paintwork completed.
- Maintained tools and equipment in proper working condition.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
Education
GED -
GED
Houston, TX12-2013
Skills
- Concrete finishing
- Concrete surface preparation
- Construction management
- Construction safety standards
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Staff supervision
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Concrete Worker
DBA Omar's Construction
01.2026 - 08.2026
Scaffold Builder
Acces & Service Industrial LLC
02.2021 - 03.2023
Pipe Insulator
Turner Industries
08.2020 - 06.2025
Painter
T&M
07.2020 - 06.2021
Cook
Cheddars Stratch Kitchen
01.2014 - 03.2016
Kitchen Manager
Texas Roadhouse
12.2011 - 07.2026
GED -
GED