Patrck Cortez
Carrollton,Texas
Summary
Operations leader with expertise in project scheduling, vendor management, and safety compliance. Skilled in coordinating crews, tracking budgets, and improving communication across clients, estimators, and production teams. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Royal Painting
Carrollton, Texas
02.2010 - 09.2026
- Directed painting crews, schedules, and project workflows for Royal Painting.
- Tracked budgets, forecasts, and operating plans to ensure efficient painting service delivery.
- Supported safety procedures across job sites, shop areas, and field teams.
- Monitored project timelines, labor needs, and material planning to optimize project execution.
- Improved communication between clients, estimators, and production teams
- Managed vendor relationships, supply ordering, and equipment availability
- Provided guidance and support for problem solving efforts.
- Developed and refined short- and long-term strategies to drive growth and profitability.
- Maintained a positive work environment by resolving employee disputes promptly.
Superintendent
Smiths Painting & Drywall
Irving, Texas
01.2000 - 12.2009
- Supervised Smiths Painting & Drywall crews on painting and drywall projects.
- Scheduled subcontractors, deliveries, and daily field activities.
- Coordinated site inspections, work orders, and project punch lists.
- Reviewed blueprints, scope changes, and jobsite requirements.
- Trained crews on prep work, finishing, and cleanup standards.
- Managed materials, equipment, and jobsite organization for Smiths Painting & Drywall.
Plaster installation
Southwest Enterprise
Dallas, Texas
06.1996 - 03.2000
- Applied plaster to walls, ceilings, and partitions for residential and commercial projects.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, patching, and securing areas before plaster application.
- Mixed plaster, cement, and finishing compounds to match project requirements.
Painter
Naylor
Garland, Texas
01.1988 - 01.1996
- Painted Naylor commercial surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Protected Naylor work areas with drop cloths, tape, and masking materials.
- Applied primers, sealers, and finish coats to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
Education
GED -
Central High
San Angelo, TX04-1994
Skills
- Operations planning
- Project oversight
- Budget forecasting
- Resource planning
- Project scheduling
- Safety management
- Vendor management
- Inventory management
- Client relations
- Risk management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Royal Painting
02.2010 - 09.2026
Superintendent
Smiths Painting & Drywall
01.2000 - 12.2009
Plaster installation
Southwest Enterprise
06.1996 - 03.2000
Painter
Naylor
01.1988 - 01.1996
GED -
Central High