Joan Duarte
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented [Job Title] experienced in both interior and exterior tile projects. Reliably meets project targets and out-paces customer expectations for job quality, appearance and timing. Seeks out every opportunity to enhance job results with knowledgeable design suggestions and skilled structural improvements.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Tile Setter
Hickman tile
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Laid out tile patterns and ensured proper alignment of tiles.
- Measured, cut, and installed ceramic tile, marble, and stone using hand tools and power cutting tools.
- Mixed adhesive according to manufacturer's instructions for wall and floor tiles installation.
- Prepared sub-floor surfaces by removing existing material or filling in cracks.
- Applied sealants and grout finishes to protect tile from water damage.
- Grouted walls, floors and countertops with appropriate materials.
- Installed backer boards on floors and walls to provide a base for the tiling process.
- Applied waterproofing membranes to showers, tubs, sinks. to prevent water seepage into underlying structures.
- Inspected installations for conformance to specifications as well as industry standards.
Demolition Worker
Casper
San Diego, CA
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted in the removal of hazardous materials from demolition sites.
- Operated heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, and jackhammers to demolish buildings.
- Stripped structures of valuable and reusable materials.
- Hauled out damaged materials and followed correct disposal processes to minimize environmental problems from chemicals or unsafe materials.
- Removed debris remaining after natural disasters such as floods.
- Loaded debris onto trucks for disposal or recycling.
- Prepared demolition sites by clearing away obstructions and barricading areas.
- Demolished walls, floors, and other components of buildings using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected building structures to identify potential safety hazards.
Tile Helper
Oakley tile n stone
San Diego, CA
04.2015 - 09.2018
- Cleaned, grouted, and sealed tile floors with sealant to ensure water resistance.
- Measured and cut tiles for installation using power saws, grinders, and other tools.
- Mixed adhesives and mortars according to manufacturer's instructions for tile installation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
San Diego, CA07.2006
Skills
- Surface Leveling
- Commercial and Residential Projects
- Tile Application
- Adhesive and Grouting
- Hand Tools
- Marble and Tile Cutting
- Surface Cleaning
- Safety Procedures
- Home Renovation
- Commercial Construction
- Lumber Cutting
- Concrete Form Construction
- Minor Plumbing and Welding
- Flooring Construction
- Materials Selection
- Flooring Installation
- Interior and Exterior Painting
- Demolition and Cleanup
- Drywall Installation
- Hazardous Materials Removal
- Subflooring Installation
Timeline
Tile Setter
Hickman tile
09.2022 - 12.2023
Demolition Worker
Casper
09.2019 - 11.2020
Tile Helper
Oakley tile n stone
04.2015 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Independence High School