Jason Couvington
Virginia Beach,VA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tile Mechanic
TileLine self employed
Richmond, Virginia
02.2012 - Current
- Installed a variety of tile patterns and materials, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal for residential projects.
- Collaborated with clients to determine design preferences, resulting in tailored solutions that met customer expectations.
- Trained and mentored junior tile mechanics on installation techniques and best practices to enhance team competency.
- Maintained high safety standards during all installations, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.
- Researched and sourced high-quality materials, enabling the delivery of superior workmanship and client satisfaction.
- Implemented efficient layout strategies for tile installations, optimizing material use and minimizing waste.
- Developed strong client relationships through effective communication and follow-up, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Managed project timelines and resources effectively, ensuring timely completion of multiple concurrent installations.
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes.
- Used spacers between tiles and marble to align distance before grout application.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries concerning repair needs or installation issues.
- Instructed customers on care of newly installed tiles.
- Prepared surface areas by cleaning them with specialized products.
- Identified tile defects and determined appropriate solutions.
- Ensured proper ventilation during installation process.
- Followed safety procedures when handling materials and equipment.
- Repaired existing tile flooring, walls and countertops as required.
- Provided advice on the selection of colors and designs based on customer preference.
- Installed ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite and slate tiles on floors, walls and countertops.
- Kept records of job progress, timesheets and invoices.
- Cut tiles to fit into irregular spaces using wet saws or tile cutters.
- Measured surfaces to determine the amount of material needed for installation.
- Used power tools such as drills, grinders and sanders safely.
- Assisted other tradespeople in completing complex tiling jobs.
- Consulted with suppliers regarding availability of different types of tiles.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on tools used in tiling jobs.
- Polished tiles as necessary to ensure evenness in finishings.
- Calculated costs for materials and labor prior to commencing projects.
- Applied grout between tiles using a trowel.
- Mixed mortar according to manufacturer's instructions for various types of installations.
- Removed old tile surfaces carefully without damaging underlying structures.
- Measured, cut and shaped tiles and marble to size.
- Cleaned and leveled surface areas and removed excess grout.
- Prepared tiling surfaces using waterproofing materials and lath.
Warehouse Supervisor
Vandershoot
Chesapeake, Virginia
02.1999 - 02.2018
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment for improved customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated inventory management, leading to optimized stock levels and reduced excess inventory costs.
- Trained and mentored new warehouse staff, enhancing team productivity and adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring operational readiness and minimizing downtime in warehouse activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes, improving overall operational efficiency.
Railroad Track Laborer
H&B Railroad
Chesapeake, Virginia
02.1998 - 02.2000
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on railroad tracks to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
- Assisted in the installation and repair of track components, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with team members to clear debris from tracks, maintaining safe transit conditions for trains.
- Monitored and reported track conditions to supervisors, facilitating timely repairs and minimizing service disruptions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, contributing to a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Conducted visual inspections on various parts of the train system such as switches, signals and crossings.
- Maintained work area cleanliness while performing various tasks on the tracks.
- Cleared debris from railroad tracks using shovels, rakes and brooms.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times while working onsite near active train lines.
- Repaired or replaced damaged railroad ties utilizing jackhammers, crowbars, pickaxes, and other tools.
- Operated equipment including hydraulic jacks, drills, grinders, saws and impact wrenches to repair track beds and structures safely.
- Installed new rail sections with the help of a crane operator and ensured proper alignment with adjacent sections.
- Performed routine maintenance on all types of mechanical devices used in track construction projects.
- Used power tools to cut away old railway ties when needed.
Education
Nansemond River
Suffolk, VASkills
- Tile installation
- Client communication
- Safety compliance
- Material sourcing
- Layout optimization
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Team training
- Grout application
- Equipment maintenance
- Surface preparation
- Defect identification
- Cost estimation
- Power tool operation
- Design consultation
- Customer follow-up
- Tiling techniques
- Record keeping
- Repair services
- Surface leveling
- Waterproofing application
- Staff mentorship
- Material handling techniques
- Mortar mixing mastery
- Inventory management
- Tile repair proficiency
- Continuous learning attitude
- Substrate preparation
- Tile adhesive application
- Custom tile designing
- Worksite cleanliness maintenance
- Wall tiling expertise
- Hand tool proficiency
- Waterproofing techniques
- Safety protocol compliance
- Project estimation accuracy
- Tile installation expertise
- Grout application techniques
- Quality control standards
- Precision cutting
- Tile maintenance
- Floor leveling
- Layout planning
- Substrate assessment
- Project estimation
- Industry trends awareness
- Mosaic installation
Timeline
Tile Mechanic
TileLine self employed
02.2012 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Vandershoot
02.1999 - 02.2018
Railroad Track Laborer
H&B Railroad
02.1998 - 02.2000
Nansemond River