Jason Tucker
Painter / Paper Hanger/ Skilled Tradesmen
Visalia,CA
Summary
I am a second generation painter, paper hanger with 32 years experience In the field. I am also a highly skilled trades men In many different fields of construction. I was lead forman for a total building service company for 20 years. I managed job sites and crews in the remodeling of nursing homes and hospitals. I opened my own painting business in 2003 and am currently still running that company. I went back to school to obtain my GED when I was 40 years old, and currently starting my Junior year with the university of phoenix for my bachelors degree in business.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Owner/ Operator. Painting Contractor
Birds Eye Painting
Visalia, CA
04.2003 - Current
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Forman/ painter/paper hanger/ skilled tradesman
Premium services llc
Golden. , CO
07.1995 - 04.2016
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments. I was a lead forman for this company. Tasked with running job sites, crews, managing as well as working as a tradesman.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business/ Certificate in Project Managment
University of Phoenix On Line
Tempe, AZ 09.2021 - Current
Skills
Staff Management
Negotiation
Consulting
Contract Management
Project Management
Customer Relations
Strategic planning
Staffing oversight
Operations management
Client account management
Scheduling
Relationship building
Effective leader
Employee scheduling
Coaching and mentoring
Delegation
Staff training/development
Employee reviews
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Business/ Certificate in Project Managment
University of Phoenix On Line
09.2021 - Current
Business Owner/ Operator. Painting Contractor
Birds Eye Painting
04.2003 - Current
Forman/ painter/paper hanger/ skilled tradesman
Premium services llc
07.1995 - 04.2016