Joseph Kowalske
Madison,WI
Summary
Hardworking and versatile with of hands-on experience in painting, property maintenance, and warehouse operations. Proven leadership as a team lead painter, managing crews and delivering high-quality finishes on both residential and commercial projects—including houses in the Parade of Homes. Skilled in interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, siding replacement, and self-directed project management. Also experienced in overnight stocking and logistics, including forklift operation, inventory control, and vendor coordination. Known for reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic across all roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Painter
Katz Properties
Madison, WI
01.2023 - 03.2025
- I was the lead painter for property maintenance projects, specializing in interior and exterior painting. Managed a small team of painters, coordinated project timelines, ensured quality control, and handled drywall repair, as well as other miscellaneous tasks, as needed to support property upkeep.
House Painter
Tru-colors Painting
Madison, WI
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Hands-on experience bringing clients’ dream homes to life—especially featured properties in the Parade of Homes. I specialized in high-end interior and exterior painting with a focus on detail, precision, and customer satisfaction.
Painter
Thrift Painting
Madison, WI
04.2021 - 06.2022
- I worked in residential and commercial property improvements with a focus on siding replacement and both interior and exterior painting. Took full ownership of projects as a self-supervised worker, ensuring high-quality finishes, efficient workflow, and strong attention to detail.
Overnight Stocker
Woodman's Food Market
Madison, WI
01.2016 - 04.2021
- I was a versatile and dependable overnight stocker at Woodman’s with hands-on experience across multiple departments. Regularly operated forklifts to unload shipments, pull warehouse orders, and restock shelves efficiently. Handled vendor check-ins, shelf scanning, and inventory rotation while also assisting with register and bagging.
Education
Lafollett High School- GED
Madison, WISkills
- Drywall repair
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Interior and exterior painting
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Team Lead Painter
Katz Properties
01.2023 - 03.2025
House Painter
Tru-colors Painting
06.2022 - 01.2023
Painter
Thrift Painting
04.2021 - 06.2022
Overnight Stocker
Woodman's Food Market
01.2016 - 04.2021
Lafollett High School- GED