Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Training
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CHRISTOPHER CASSIDY

Somers

Summary

Diligent and experienced tile setter with 25 years of experience in custom residential and commercial tile design and installation. Proficient in reading blueprints, design, scheduling, and installation of materials. Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with clients and contractors, and providing excellent customer service. Possesses certifications in hazardous materials, firefighting, and warm floors installation.

Tile setting professional skilled in surface preparation, tile installation, and grouting techniques. Known for delivering meticulous craftsmanship and ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications. Collaborative team player focused on achieving optimal outcomes and adapting to dynamic project requirements. Recognized for attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner True Tile and Marble

True Tile
04.1998 - Current
  • Company Overview: True Tile-Flathead County Montana
  • Full service Custom Tile Design and install company
  • Installed and repaired various types of tiles, including ceramic, porcelain, marble, and granite
  • Measured and marked surfaces to determine layout and pattern for tile installation
  • Prepared surfaces by cleaning, leveling, and removing old flooring or debris
  • Mixed mortar or adhesive according to specifications for tile installation
  • Cut tiles using hand tools or wet saws to ensure proper fit around obstacles or edges
  • Laid tiles in a precise manner to create even spacing and alignment
  • Applied grout between tiles using a trowel or float, ensuring smooth finish and proper sealing
  • Checked completed work for quality assurance and made necessary adjustments as needed
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their design preferences and provide recommendations on tile selection
  • Assisted in estimating project costs by calculating the amount of materials needed for each job
  • Maintained inventory of tools, equipment, adhesives, grouts, and other supplies required for tile installations
  • Followed safety protocols at all times to prevent accidents or injuries during tile installation process
  • Worked efficiently within established timelines to meet project deadlines without compromising quality standards
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring attention to detail
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, designers, and other professionals involved in construction projects
  • Suggested innovative ideas for unique patterns or designs that enhanced the overall aesthetic appeal of spaces
  • Maintained clean work areas before, during, and after completion of each project.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.

Master Tile Setter

True Tile
  • Residential
  • Assisting clients with design and purchasing of various tiles, porcelain, ceramic, granite, marble and decorative tile
  • Backsplashes
  • Exterior decks
  • Exterior wainscoting
  • Project foreman, have run multiple crews in multiple units
  • Project estimator for large multi unit high end homes

Certified Installer

Warm Floors Heating Systems
02.2010 - 06.2025

Certified Warm Floor installer classed attended in 2010.

I have designed and installed multiple Warm Floor installs.

Designed multiple zone systems.

  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary materials for each job.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on equipment before each job site, ensuring safe and efficient use during installations.
  • Installed products according to manufacturer specifications, guaranteeing optimal performance postinstallation.

Framer/Carpenter

CB Construction
01.1996 - 02.1998

Certified Installer

Schluter systems

Certified Installer

Laticrete systems

Certified Installer

Mapei systems

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Cabrillo College
Santa Cruz, CA
06.1997

N.F.P.A. Certified Firefighter 1 And 2 - Firefighter 1 And 2

Northwest Fire Rescue Academy
Flathead, Montana

Hazardous Materials Certified - Hazardous Materials S-130

Northwest Fire Rescue Academy
Flathead County, Montana

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Skills

  • Collaboration with design teams
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Measurement accuracy
  • Material handling
  • Decision-making
  • Time management abilities
  • Professionalism

Training

  • Associate in Firefighter/EMT Northwest Fire Rescue Academy
  • Fire Officer per NFPA 1921/RM -58 Nfpa 1921/rm
  • Firefighter Type 1
  • Firefighter Certification NFPA 1001
  • Ice Rescue Specialist Ice Rescue Specialist

Timeline

Certified Installer

Warm Floors Heating Systems
02.2010 - 06.2025

Owner True Tile and Marble

True Tile
04.1998 - Current

Framer/Carpenter

CB Construction
01.1996 - 02.1998

Certified Installer

Schluter systems

Certified Installer

Laticrete systems

Certified Installer

Mapei systems

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F.E.M.A. Incident Command System

Master Tile Setter

True Tile

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Cabrillo College

N.F.P.A. Certified Firefighter 1 And 2 - Firefighter 1 And 2

Northwest Fire Rescue Academy

Hazardous Materials Certified - Hazardous Materials S-130

Northwest Fire Rescue Academy
CHRISTOPHER CASSIDY