Kelvin Wilson
Newton
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tortilla Maker
Tortilla King
Moundridge
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared fresh tortillas using traditional techniques and quality ingredients.
- Operated machinery for mixing, pressing, and cooking tortilla dough.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the production area throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols for handling equipment and food products diligently.
- Provided support during peak hours by managing tortilla assembly line tasks effectively.
- Kept detailed records of daily production activities and reported any issues to supervisors.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks on equipment such as lubrication and cleaning.
- Followed established recipes for dough preparation and ensured that ingredients were accurately measured.
- Maintained a safe, clean and organized work environment at all times.
Framer
Goldenrod home service
Newton
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Constructed wooden frames for residential projects using various hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient project completion and quality standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to accurately assemble framing structures.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and organized work environment on job sites.
- Selected appropriate materials based on project specifications and client needs.
- Installed wall studs, rafters, and sheathing according to building codes and regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment to ensure functionality and safety.
- Communicated effectively with clients to address concerns about framing designs.
- Measured and cut lumber to specified dimensions using a hand saw, power miter saw, or radial arm saw.
- Assembled and nailed together the framework of studs, headers and sills.
- Fitted, cut and installed wood trim.
- Completed tear-down of existing construction to prepare for new construction.
- Selected tools, equipment and materials from storage to transport to work site.
- Constructed wood trusses and rafters according to specifications.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings to determine structural dimensions of framework.
- Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work by disposing of any unused materials according to municipal regulations.
- Stacked materials neatly at job sites in order to maintain a safe environment free from clutter.
- Positioned and held timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
- Placed protective coverings over finished surfaces while working in order to prevent damage caused by tools or debris.
- Installed drywall, plasterboard or paneling over interior walls and ceilings.
- Examined construction plans to identify potential structural problems.
- Reinforced structural elements with metal ties when required by local building codes.
- Repaired damaged sections of framing using appropriate materials such as treated lumber or galvanized nails.
- Reviewed and interpreted project specifications, determining tools and equipment needed.
- Removed old framing components from buildings undergoing renovation work.
- Built scaffolding for workers engaged in high-level construction projects such as roofing applications.
- Checked wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes.
- Laid out patterns of interior partitions onto the floor before assembling the framing components that make up each partition wall.
- Attached insulation material between wall studs or ceiling joists to provide thermal protection.
- Inspected existing structures for signs of damage due to age, wear and tear or environmental factors.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Cut metal lath to size for reinforcing stucco finishes on walls and ceilings.
- Set steel framing components in place with an overhead crane or hoist before bolting them into position.
- Analyzed problematic installations and implemented appropriate solutions for quick remediation.
- Assisted electricians by cutting holes through wall frames so they could run wiring or plumbing pipes through them.
- Hung fireproof doors on their hinges after properly measuring their openings.
- Applied weatherproofing treatments such as caulking around exterior frames prior to installation.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
Brick Laborer
J&J masonry
Columbus
06.1986 - 12.2024
- Assisted in mixing and applying mortar for bricklaying tasks.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on job sites.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during construction activities.
- Loaded and unloaded materials to support ongoing masonry projects.
- Inspected finished work for quality and adherence to standards.
- Trained new laborers on proper techniques and safety practices in masonry work.
- Supported masonry workers by providing necessary supplies as requested.
- Assisted with the installation of brick walls.
- Measured and cut bricks using a saw or hammer and chisel.
- Stacked materials at job sites in an organized manner.
- Used trowels, levels, line blocks and other tools to spread mortar evenly between layers of brickwork.
- Cleaned up debris from job site after completion of project.
- Responsible for daily upkeep of tools used in bricklaying activities.
- Followed blueprints or drawings when laying out patterns for brickwork.
- Reported any discrepancies in material delivery to supervisor immediately.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes.
- Grouted joints between bricks and stones to ensure proper adhesion and stability.
- Protected finished surfaces from damage during construction process.
- Performed minor maintenance on tools used in bricklaying activities.
- Checked that walls were built straight and plumb before grouting joints.
- Kept records of material usage on each project.
- Operated power equipment such as hoists, lifts, forklifts and cranes safely and efficiently.
- Ensured all safety guidelines were followed while performing tasks.
- Mixed mortar according to specific instructions.
- Repaired damaged bricks as needed.
- Configured expansion joints and edges with related tools.
- Smoothed final surfaces by removing excess mortar and finishing joints.
- Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents.
- Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
- Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
- Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
- Formed edges and molded joints with edging tools and jointers.
- Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
- Repaired or altered structural and superficial damage to various masonry work and surfaces.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
- Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
- Applied stains, sealer and curing agents to masonry.
- Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
- Removed broken masonry and constructed replacement sections for walls and floors.
- Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
- Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
Education
Ged
Columbus, OhioTimeline
Tortilla Maker
Tortilla King
10.2025 - 12.2025
Framer
Goldenrod home service
02.2025 - 09.2025
Brick Laborer
J&J masonry
06.1986 - 12.2024
Ged