Joe Zulkoski
Omaha
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented painter with experience at Kouri Management, skilled in wall repair and spray painting. Proven problem-solver with a strong willingness to learn, adept at managing projects and ensuring high-quality finishes. Committed to safety and excellence, consistently delivering results that enhance aesthetic appeal and functionality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman
Kouri Management
05.2024 - Current
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters
- Replaced Blinds, Installed smoke alarms, new ceiling fixtures, and toilet seat replacement
Painter
Kouri Management
03.2024 - Current
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
Cashier
Hy-Vee
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Worked in the Floral shop most of my time at Hy-Vee
- Learned how to wrap flowers and design arrangements
Fast Food Worker
Culver's Restaurant
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
Gardener
Mulhalls
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05-2029
High School Diploma -
Papillion LaVista Highschool
Papillion, NE05-2025
Skills
- Wall repair
- Willingness to learn
- Project management
- Project plans and reports
- Spray painting
- Exterior painting
- Fixtures removal
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Handyman
Kouri Management
05.2024 - Current
Painter
Kouri Management
03.2024 - Current
Fast Food Worker
Culver's Restaurant
09.2023 - 01.2024
Cashier
Hy-Vee
04.2023 - 05.2025
Gardener
Mulhalls
04.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
University of Nebraska At Omaha
High School Diploma -
Papillion LaVista Highschool