Joshua De La Rosa
Victoria,TX
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Grimm Brothers Coatings
Victoria, TX
01.2010 - Current
- Cleaned and prepared metal surfaces for powder coating application using sandblasting equipment.
- Applied powder coatings to metal parts with electrostatic spray guns, ensuring even coverage.
- Prepared ovens for curing powder coated parts by setting temperatures according to job requirements.
- Inspected finished product for defects such as blemishes, scratches or runs in the finish.
- Performed quality control checks on completed jobs before releasing them from production area.
- Repaired minor imperfections in the finish using a variety of methods such as wet sanding or buffing.
- Calibrated and maintained spray guns, hoppers and other equipment used in the process.
- Ordered supplies such as solvents, primers, masking tape, abrasives and cleaning solutions when necessary.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for prepping and applying powder coatings.
- Monitored inventory levels of powders, resins, catalysts and other materials needed for production runs.
- Followed safety procedures at all times while working with hazardous chemicals or operating machinery.
- Ensured that all areas were kept clean and organized throughout the day.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to powder coating processes or equipment malfunctions.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding orders or delivery timelines.
A Operator
Production service network
Galveston, TX
07.2010 - 11.2011
- PSN bought out the Grasso platforms we were on and kept me on as an A operator on a loop out of Galveston
- Operations and responsibilities were the same
Lead Operator
Grasso Production Management
Rockport, TX
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Hired on with Grasso as a lead operator to run a loop out of Rockport.
- Had all the same responsibilities as i did for Island Operating (see above)
Lead Production Operator
Island Operating Company
Aransas Pass, TX
03.2003 - 04.2008
- I hired on with Island Operating as a roustabout. I moved up thru the ranks to B operator, then A operator, and finally Lead Operator.
- As a Lead operator, I oversaw all daily production. MMS regulatory compliance monthly and annual testing
- Lead safety compliance for operation. Including pre/post MMS inspections. Conducted Safety Meetings daily with all onboard crew daily.
- Well versed in MMS and USCG rules and regulations
- Safety team/New hire mentor and trainer
- Experienced with PPE, compliance and training
- Experience with crane operations in excess of 30,000#, gas compressors, generator service and maintenance
- Simultaneous operations such as Construction, blasting, P&A, Slickline, E-Line, and coil tubing as well as work over rigs.
- good communication skills, computer skills, team player and leader.
- Promote good housekeeping on platform as well as in living quarters.
- Was trained in T-2 Basic, MMS compliance, water survival, crane and rigging, first aid/CPR, fire fighting, A.C.C.T core (including lockout/tagout, Haz-com Haz-Woper first responder....etc
Education
Business
Delmar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance
- Labor Relations
- Marketing tactics
- Budget Administration
- Project estimating
- Financial Management
- Marketing
- Small business operations
- Negotiation
- Customer Relations
Timeline
A Operator
Production service network
07.2010 - 11.2011
Owner
Grimm Brothers Coatings
01.2010 - Current
Lead Operator
Grasso Production Management
05.2008 - 06.2010
Lead Production Operator
Island Operating Company
03.2003 - 04.2008
Business
Delmar College
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