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Ponce Ramos

Bishop,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated job seeker with a desire to take on new challenges; looking to use my knowledge and various construction skills to work for the success of my employer and clients.

Driven to exceed customer expectations while meeting all budget and schedule requirements. Safety oriented mind-set following procedures, maintaining organized workspaces and leading by example. Familiar with building and managing action plans, maintaining compliance with OSHA standards and optimizing program operations. Dedicated to crafting straight-forward and successful safety programs. Adept at planning, organizing and managing maintenance needs with a proactive approach. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges quickly mastering new skills. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Renovator

Self-employeed
Bishop, Texas
06.2023 - Current
  • Installed fixtures such as lighting fixtures, door hardware, windows, doors. Replaced worn out elements like countertops, cabinets or tile floors.
  • Performed detailed assessments of existing home structures to identify repair needs and create renovation plans.

  • Applied finishes such as paint or wallpaper in accordance with customer specifications.
  • Operated power tools safely when performing various carpentry duties such as framing walls or installing cabinetry.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Minimized costs by working and negotiating with multiple suppliers of necessary materials.
  • Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
  • Prepared and installed drywall on walls and ceilings of residential and commercial buildings.
  • Cut, fitted, and secured wallboard to metal or wooden studs.
  • Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
  • Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
  • Estimated cost of materials needed for the project.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Inspected rooms for any obstacles that could interfere with installation process.
  • Checked finished installations for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
  • Installed carpet, tile, laminate, and hardwood flooring in residential and commercial settings.
  • Measured and cut flooring materials to fit the dimensions of each room.
  • Repaired damaged cabinetry by replacing hinges, drawer slides, door handles.
  • Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
  • Followed manufacturer's instructions precisely when installing custom cabinetry components.
  • Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
  • Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
  • Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
  • Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
  • Analyzed problematic installations and implemented appropriate solutions for quick remediation.
  • Attached insulation material between wall studs or ceiling joists to provide thermal protection.
  • Installed drywall, plasterboard or paneling over interior walls and ceilings.
  • Installed doors, frames and wood components following manufacturers' instructions.
  • Removed old framing components from buildings undergoing renovation work.
  • Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.

Shop Lead

Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2019 - 05.2023
  • Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
  • Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel staps.
  • Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
  • Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
  • Assisted other carpenters in their tasks when needed.
  • Laid and stained oak casings and hardwood floors.
  • Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
  • Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  • Assembled cabinets using glue, screws or nails per blueprint specifications.
  • Performed repairs to doors, frames, and hardware including locksets, closers, hinges and thresholds.
  • Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
  • Applied finishes such as paint or stain on finished carpentry projects.
  • Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
  • Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
  • Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
  • Procured and completed required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
  • Inspected buildings for damage or deterioration of fixtures, furniture, walls and ceilings.
  • Installed wall panels made of wood or metal studs.
  • Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
  • Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
  • Constructed wooden forms for concrete pourings according to plans.
  • Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
  • Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
  • Repaired damaged furniture such as chairs, tables, stools and desks.
  • Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
  • Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
  • Replaced broken windows and window panes.
  • Installed kitchen countertops made of laminate or tile.
  • Removed old floor coverings such as carpeting or linoleum.
  • Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
  • Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
  • Installed insulation in attics and crawl spaces.
  • Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
  • Replaced broken stair treads with new ones per building codes.
  • Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
  • Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
  • Maintained a clean workspace by disposing of scrap wood properly.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Forman

ATS Industrial
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2017 - 02.2019
  • Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
  • Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
  • Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
  • Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.
  • Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
  • Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
  • Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
  • Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
  • Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
  • Constructed frames by bending flat sheets into specified shapes using hammers or press brakes.
  • Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
  • Load materials onto trucks for transportation to other locations.
  • Measure and mark dimensions of parts onto metal sheets with scribes or templates.
  • Set up, adjust and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls and punches to cut and form sheet metal products.
  • Train new employees on proper installation techniques.
  • Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
  • Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
  • Cut sheet metal according to measurements with power saws or snips.
  • Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
  • Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
  • Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
  • Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.
  • Loaded trailer with cargo and ensured it was securely fastened.
  • Drove tractor-trailer combination vehicles according to pre-determined route plans.
  • Performed minor repairs on truck such as changing tires or checking fluid levels when needed.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
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  • Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
  • Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.

Concrete Finisher

RT home Improvments
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
  • Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
  • Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
  • Prepared mixtures of sand, gravel, cement and water according to specified proportions.
  • Installed expansion joints, sealants, coatings, and other protective treatments according to specifications.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
  • Troubleshot equipment issues and determined best courses of action for repairs.
  • Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
  • Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.

Furniture Mover

Half Price Movers
Flowerbluff, TX
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Braced, padded and supported items in packages to prevent shifting and damages.
  • Followed customer instructions about placement of items and special considerations for handling.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
  • Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.
  • Coordinated pick-ups and deliveries with clients.
  • Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
  • Transported furniture between locations using a variety of vehicles including box trucks, flatbeds, and vans.
  • Loaded and unloaded furniture onto trucks for delivery to customers' homes.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Communicated professionally with customers regarding their needs related to the move process.

Stocker

HEB Grocery Store
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2011 - 06.2019
  • Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
  • Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
  • Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
  • Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
  • Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
  • Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
  • Organized shelves, racks and bins to ensure product availability.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations during night shifts.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting and disposing of trash.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
  • Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
  • Operated motorized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers as required.
  • Set up advertising signs on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
  • Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
  • Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
  • Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
  • Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
  • Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
  • Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rockport-Fulton High School
Rockport, TX
05-2011

Skills

  • Mold Remediation
  • Scaffolding Setup
  • Material Selection
  • Project Estimation
  • Flooring Installation
  • Drywall Installation
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Project Planning
  • Project Management
  • Commercial Construction Experience
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Structural Repairs
  • Custom Furniture Creation
  • Finish Carpentry
  • Form Systems Knowledge
  • General Laborer
  • Basic Electrical Knowledge
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Strong Analytical and Communication Skills
  • Client Communication
  • Remodeling Projects
  • Insulation Installation
  • Measuring and Cutting
  • Window Installation
  • Cabinet Installation
  • Estimating
  • Hardworking and Reliable

Training or Certified in the use of

  • Forklifts
  • Pallet-jacks
  • Backhoe
  • Skidster
  • Sissorlift
  • Manlifts
  • Overhead Crane
  • Truck-Trailer hauling
  • Mini Excavator
  • Telescoping Forklift

Timeline

Home Renovator

Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current

Shop Lead

Bay Ltd.
03.2019 - 05.2023

Forman

ATS Industrial
01.2017 - 02.2019

Concrete Finisher

RT home Improvments
07.2016 - 01.2017

Furniture Mover

Half Price Movers
07.2016 - 01.2017

Stocker

HEB Grocery Store
05.2011 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Rockport-Fulton High School

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