Richard Romero
Eustis,Florida
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tile Installer
Paragon Tile & Stone
Wilsonville, OR
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Inspected work areas to identify any potential problems with substrate conditions or layout issues.
- Applied adhesives to the surface of tiles before installation.
- Sanded down grout lines for smooth finishes after curing time was complete.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working on-site at customer locations.
- Grouted joints between tiles to fill gaps and create a waterproof seal.
- Installed backer boards as required prior to tiling on floors and walls.
- Provided technical advice regarding installation techniques as needed.
- Repaired damaged tiles when necessary by replacing them with new ones.
- Prepared surfaces for tiling by removing existing flooring material or other obstructions.
- Inspected finished installations for quality assurance purposes.
Handyman
Mr. Handyman
Vancouver, WA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
- Replaced broken light switches and outlets.
- Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
- Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
- Installed kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
- Measured spaces for new tile flooring installation.
- Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
- Assembled furniture according to instructions provided by customers.
- Assembled flat-pack furniture according to instructions.
- Constructed outdoor decks using treated lumber.
- Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
- Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
- Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage.
- Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
- Provided prospective customers with professional quotes detailing materials, labor and customization expenses for handyman jobs.
- Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Repainted walls, removing old paint or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
- Pulled damaged and old carpet and wood flooring to eliminate issues such as mold and remove outdated styles.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Collaborated with facility managers to coordinate larger repairs.
- Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
Remodeler
Self Employed Web
Alamogordo, NM
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Assembled and installed cabinetry according to manufacturer instructions.
- Applied paint or wallpaper to walls or ceilings for a finished look.
- Installed drywall, trim, doors, windows, cabinets and countertops.
- Worked with homeowners to design kitchen layouts that fit their needs.
- Grouted ceramic tiles on bathroom walls and floors for a professional finish.
- Maintained a clean job site by sweeping away debris at the end of each day's work.
- Built custom shelving units utilizing power tools such as saws, drills and sanders.
- Performed demolition work to remove existing structures in preparation for new construction.
- Installed insulation in walls or ceilings using various materials such as fiberglass batting or foam board insulation.
- Measured rooms accurately before starting any construction project.
- Constructed decks from composite lumber or pressure-treated wood.
- Installed flooring material such as tile, hardwood or laminate floors.
- Planned and coordinated remodeling projects, including scheduling subcontractors and ordering materials.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations at all times.
- Managed projects in progress simultaneously by frequently checking supply inventories and work orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by finishing projects with skill and adding professional details for best-in-class work.
- Worked with clients to find appropriate material sources according to client budgets and specific project needs.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glendora High School
Glendora, CA06-1983
Skills
- Client Communication
- Waterproofing techniques
- Project Estimation
- Power Tool Operation
- Layout planning
- Surface Preparation
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Websites
Timeline
Tile Installer
Paragon Tile & Stone
01.2023 - 06.2024
Handyman
Mr. Handyman
07.2022 - 01.2023
Remodeler
Self Employed Web
03.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Glendora High School