Joe Ragusin
Summary
Experienced in surface preparation and paint application, demonstrating proficiency in various techniques to achieve high-quality finishes across diverse projects. Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance while adhering to safety standards, contributing to a safe working environment. Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, providing color consultations and design recommendations that enhanced project aesthetics. Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, identifying and correcting imperfections to uphold quality assurance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Painter
Self Employed
Victoria
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared surfaces and applied paint using various techniques to ensure high-quality finishes on diverse projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards during painting tasks.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, providing color consultations and design recommendations to enhance aesthetics.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, identifying and correcting any imperfections to maintain quality assurance.
Painter, Maintenance
PMI
Port lavaca
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, and priming, ensuring a smooth finish for optimal adhesion.
- Mixed and matched paint colors according to specifications, achieving precise hues for various projects.
- Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers, delivering high-quality finishes within project timelines.
Painter
Catapillar
Victoria
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared surfaces and applied paint using various techniques to ensure high-quality finishes on diverse projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards during painting tasks.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, providing color consultations and design recommendations to enhance aesthetics.
Make Ready Technician
Latigo apartments
Victoria
- Conducted thorough inspections and repairs of apartments, ensuring all units met quality standards for occupancy.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, and painting, enhancing overall apartment functionality.
- Assisted in the preparation of vacant apartments, applying paint and completing touch-ups to improve aesthetics.
Education
Yorktown High School
Yorktown, TXSkills
- Surface preparation
- Paint application
- Color matching
- Quality assurance
- Client consultation
- Tool maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Inspection techniques
- Project management
- Technical painting
- Roller application
- Spray painting
- Equipment management
- Collaboration skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Maintenance skills
- Problem-solving
- Wall and surface repair
- Power and hand tools
Timeline
Painter
Self Employed
01.2024 - 05.2025
Painter, Maintenance
PMI
12.2023 - 01.2024
Painter
Catapillar
04.2023 - 11.2023
Make Ready Technician
Latigo apartments
Yorktown High School