Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Michael Allagonez

PMJ Builders
Las Vegas,NV
21
years of professional experience

Dynamic Drywall Taper with extensive experience at PMJ Builders, recognized for delivering exceptional finishes and reducing callbacks through meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in joint taping and drywall repair, I excel in teamwork and communication, ensuring projects meet specifications and deadlines while maintaining a safe work environment.

Professional with substantial experience in drywall finishing, prepared for this role. Known for expertise in taping, mudding, and sanding, ensuring smooth and seamless surfaces. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing project needs. Reliable with excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Work History

Drywall Taper

4 Years 2 Months
PMJ Builders | 03.2021 - 05.2025
  • Applied drywall tape and compound to seams, corners, and joints for smooth wall finishes.
  • Sanded taped surfaces to remove flaws and prepare areas for painting.
  • Mixed joint compound to proper consistency for taping, filling, and finishing tasks.
  • Checked drywall seams for gaps, bubbles, and defects before final coat application.
  • Installed corner bead and reinforcement materials to strengthen wall edges and transitions.
  • Cleaned work areas and kept tools organized to support safe, orderly jobsite conditions.
  • Followed jobsite safety procedures while completing consistent, high-quality finishing work.
  • Worked with team members on large commercial projects involving multiple crews.
  • Cleaned work areas after project completion.
  • Kept worksites clean by removing debris and disposing of materials according to regulations.
  • Reduced material waste by using tools to trim rough edges from drywall panels.
  • Improved productivity by maintaining and repairing taping tools and equipment.
  • Followed building codes while installing fire-rated wall assemblies in various structures.
  • Built client relationships through clear communication and timely project completion.
  • Helped reduce callbacks from defects or imperfections found after final inspection.
  • Delivered consistent results with strong knowledge of drywall products and applications.
  • Used scaffolding correctly and followed fall protection practices during work at heights.
  • Supported timely project completion by meeting deadlines and milestones without sacrificing quality.
  • Adapted to residential remodels, new construction, and commercial properties.
  • Used taping knives, mud mixers, and corner beads to create seamless finishes.
  • Improved company reputation through careful attention to detail in drywall installation and finishing tasks.
  • Improved job quality through precise taping of seams between drywall panels for a smooth finish.
  • Increased client satisfaction by applying joint compound to prepare surfaces for painting or texturing.
  • Received consistent positive feedback for work quality and customer service.
  • Finished and trimmed drywall with professional quality.

Drywall Taper

4 Years 4 Months
Zelinsky | 08.2016 - 12.2020

Managed drywall taper operations, ensuring accurate tape application and smooth finishing.

  • Coordinated with framers, drywall installers, and painters to meet finishing requirements.
  • Completed projects within budget by accurately estimating material requirements based on blueprint specifications.

Drywall Taper

9 Years 6 Months
D.A Builders | 01.2007 - 07.2016
  • Inspected surfaces to evaluate quality and applied extra attention to fill in holes and rectify errors.
  • Removed and replaced damaged drywall to complete repair and restoration projects.
  • Mixed, matched and applied diverse textures to achieve quality finishes.
  • Prepared work area, tools and equipment for job site.
  • Prepared materials and set up equipment and supplies to support seamless drywall installation.
  • Applied skills in taping, sanding and finishing drywall to meet project specifications.
  • Promoted use of proper PPE and safety equipment to safeguard teams and equipment.
  • Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
  • Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes, and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
  • Sanded taped surfaces to remove imperfections and prepare areas for painting.
  • Mixed joint compound to proper consistency for taping, filling, and finishing work.
  • Inspected drywall seams for gaps, bubbles, and defects before final coat application.
  • Cleaned work areas and maintained tools to support safe, organized jobsite conditions.
  • Contributed to team success through effective collaboration on large commercial projects involving multiple crews.
  • Cleaned up work areas upon completion of projects.
  • Maintained clean worksites by consistently removing debris and disposing of materials in accordance with regulations.
  • Assisted in reducing callbacks due to defects or imperfections found after the final inspection.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working on a variety of projects, including residential remodels, new construction, and commercial properties.
  • Facilitated timely project completion by consistently meeting established deadlines and milestones without sacrificing quality.
  • Achieved high-quality finishes with the use of specialized tools such as taping knives, mud mixers, and corner beads for seamless appearance.
  • Enhanced company reputation through meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of drywall installation and finishing tasks.
  • Enhanced overall job quality with precise taping of seams between drywall panels for a smooth finish.
  • Received consistent excellent feedback on work quality and customer service.
  • Applied drywall tape and compound to seams, corners, and joints for smooth wall finishes.
  • Installed corner bead and reinforcement materials to strengthen wall edges and transitions.
  • Followed jobsite safety procedures while completing consistent, high-quality finishing work.

Drywall Taper

2 Years 3 Months
Coastal Construction Company | 10.2004 - 01.2007
  • Complied with building codes while efficiently installing fire-rated wall assemblies in various structures.
  • Finished and trimmed drywall with professional-level quality.
  • Prepared work area, tools and equipment for job site.
  • Applied skills in taping, sanding and finishing drywall to meet project specifications.
  • Promoted use of proper PPE and safety equipment to safeguard teams and equipment.
  • Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
  • Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes, and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
  • Sanded taped surfaces to remove imperfections and prepare areas for painting.
  • Mixed joint compound to proper consistency for taping, filling, and finishing work.
  • Inspected drywall seams for gaps, bubbles, and defects before final coat application.
  • Cleaned work areas and maintained tools to support safe, organized jobsite conditions.
  • Cleaned up work areas upon completion of projects.
  • Maintained clean worksites by consistently removing debris and disposing of materials in accordance with regulations.
  • Applied drywall tape and compound to seams, corners, and joints for smooth wall finishes.
  • Installed corner bead and reinforcement materials to strengthen wall edges and transitions.

Education

Certified Drywall Finisher (Taper)

Honolulu Community College | Honolulu, HI

Skills

Excellent work ethic
Joint taping
Patchwork expertise
Corner bead installation
Drywall repair
Sanding techniques
Finishing techniques
Texture application
Worksite preparation
Results-driven
Team member development
Mud application
Reliable and consistent
Attentive to detail
Safety protocol
Worksite safety
First aid training
OSHA compliance
Scaffolding setup
Drywall finishing
Fall protection
Ladder safety
Teamwork
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Job site cleanup
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Active listening
Adaptability and flexibility
Job site safety
Relationship building
Team building
Self motivation
Goal setting
Professionalism
Adaptability
Basic carpentry
Professional demeanor
Problem-solving aptitude
Mold remediation
Detail orientation

Timeline

Drywall Taper

PMJ Builders
03.2021 - 05.2025Read More

Drywall Taper

Zelinsky
08.2016 - 12.2020Read More

Drywall Taper

D.A Builders
01.2007 - 07.2016Read More

Drywall Taper

Coastal Construction Company
10.2004 - 01.2007Read More

Honolulu Community College

Certified Drywall Finisher (Taper)
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Michael Allagonez