Racquel Parkinson
Homestead
Summary
Experienced plasterer with a proven track record of delivering exceptional plastering services. Skilled in surface preparation, plaster application, and achieving smooth finishes. Proficient in both traditional and modern plastering techniques.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Skilled Finisher with experience in both residential and commercial projects. Familiarity with a variety of finishing techniques, including staining, painting, and plastering. Strengths include high-quality craftsmanship, consistency in meeting project deadlines, and ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently. Proven record of contributing to the successful completion of numerous construction and renovation projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Plastering
Lux Builders, Inc.
Key Largo
01.2022 - Current
- Installed metal corner beads around outside corners prior to plastering and taping operations.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on existing structures such as painting, plastering and carpentry work.
- Applied metal lath over wood frames or furring strips over masonry walls as a base for plastering.
- Maintained knowledge of current building codes and safety regulations related to plastering projects.
- Prepared surfaces before plastering or rendering was applied.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Supervisor
Ocean Reef Club Key Largo
Key Largo
12.2006 - Current
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Managed restaurant operations in a fast-paced environment, assisting team members and ensuring accurate order placement.
Apprentice Plasterer
Albert Green Plastering
Florida City
01.2014 - 08.2021
- Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to the job site.
- Operated power tools such as drills, grinders, sanders, routers safely, according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on tools such as sharpening blades or replacing worn parts.
- Repaired damaged walls by filling cracks with compound and smoothing them out with trowel or putty knife.
- Inspected finished products to ensure that they meet quality standards.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by patching holes, sanding rough spots, removing excess material, and cleaning up work areas.
- Measured, cut, and installed drywall sheets on walls and ceilings.
- Applied a variety of textures to surfaces using trowels and other tools.
- Used ladders safely while working at heights above ground level.
- Maintained knowledge of current building codes and safety regulations related to plastering projects.
- Cleaned up job sites after each project was completed.
- Applied plaster and other troweled materials to walls and other surfaces and finished to smooth condition.
- Mixed mortar by operating mixing drills and tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Ridge Senior High School
Cutler Bay, FL06-1995
Skills
- Plaster application
- Surface preparation
- Metal lath installation
- Tool operation
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Project coordination
- Safety regulations
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Leadership
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning
- Calm under pressure
Timeline
Plastering
Lux Builders, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Apprentice Plasterer
Albert Green Plastering
01.2014 - 08.2021
Supervisor
Ocean Reef Club Key Largo
12.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Ridge Senior High School