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Jose Barragan

Houston,TX

Summary

Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant/Project Manager

Triofabinc
10.2022 - Current
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
  • Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
  • Assisted in the development of financial forecasts based on historical trends and current market conditions, supporting strategic planning initiatives within the organization.
  • Implemented effective cost control measures to minimize overspending without sacrificing quality or service levels.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.

Pipefitter/Welder

TIC
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
  • Calibrated piping systems and components to optimize performance.
  • Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
  • Contributed to successful project outcomes by working closely with plumbers, steamfitters, and welders on diverse job sites.
  • Developed innovative solutions for complex pipefitting challenges leading to increased customer satisfaction rates upon completion of jobs.
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
  • Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.

Welder

Dynamic Products
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX
05.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Internal Revenue Service Correspondence
  • Enrolled Agent (EA)
  • Cost reduction options
  • Fixed Assets Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer Relations
  • Startup turnaround strategies
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Bonding
  • Quality Assurance
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Control

Languages

Spanish
English

Timeline

Accountant/Project Manager

Triofabinc
10.2022 - Current

Pipefitter/Welder

TIC
07.2021 - 03.2022

Welder

Dynamic Products
03.2019 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

University of Houston - Downtown

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Lone Star College System
Jose Barragan