Kip Tyra Jr

• Mixed and poured cement to lay brick, block, and stone walls.
• Operated power tools such as drills, grinders, saws, trowels, cut wheels, circular saws, jack hammer, hand held drill jack hammer, pressure washer, etc.
• Installed steel bars or mesh in walls for reinforcement.
• Cleaned and prepared masonry surfaces prior to construction.
• Erected scaffolding around the work area for support during construction.
• Spread mortar or grout on joints between units with a trowel or joint tool.
• Removed excess mortar from joints with a pointing trowel.
• Smoothed surfaces of freshly laid brickwork with a trowel or float.
• Built wood forms for pouring concrete foundation footings and walls.
• Applied waterproofing materials to exterior masonry surfaces.
• Grouted hollow cores of block wall structures with sand-cement mixture.
• Repaired existing masonry structures by replacing damaged bricks or blocks.
• Carried heavy building materials such as bricks, blocks, and bags of cement up ladders to work sites.
• Stacked material neatly at job site locations according to instructions from supervisor.
• Covered finished masonry structures with protective coatings such as paint or sealant.
• Kept worksites clean by removing debris at the end of each day's shift.
• Constructed scaffolding and other temporary structures in support of construction projects.
• Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
• Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Performed concrete restoration

• Waterproofing

• Fire-safing

• Dampproofing

• Assembled office furniture according to manufacturer's instructions, including desks, chairs, cubicles and filing cabinets.
• Installed components such as drawers, shelves and doors in accordance with assembly diagrams.
• Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers and saws to assemble furniture pieces.
• Moved large quantities of office furniture safely by utilizing dollies or carts.
• Set up computer systems for clients in their offices or cubicles.
• Tested all installed furniture pieces to make sure they were properly assembled and operational.
• Repaired damaged items during installations as needed.
• Performed minor and complex repairs of furniture pieces, complying with corporate guidelines.
• Assisted customers with transporting furniture into homes and offices.
• Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.

• Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
• Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
• Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
• Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
• Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
• Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
• Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
• Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
• Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
• Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
• Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
• Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
• Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
• Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.
• Rolled out new processes to achieve operational excellence.
• Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
• Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
• Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
• Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
• Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
• Removed systems and fixtures to prepare for replacements.
• Performed timely and reliable service in shops and outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
• Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
• Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
• Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
• Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

• Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
• Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.
• Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
• Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
• Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
• Repaired damaged structures by replacing broken boards or shingles.
• Removed debris from construction sites and disposed of it properly.
• Built scaffolding around buildings to provide access for workers at heights.
• Cut lumber into specified sizes using saws or other woodworking tools.
• Placed reinforcing steel bars into forms prior to pouring concrete slabs.
• Sealed joints between sections of precast concrete structures with waterproof sealant.
• Participated in company training sessions to improve skills and boost process knowledge.
• Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
• Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
• Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
• Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
• Applied caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
• Assisted in the demolition of buildings and other structures using hammers, crowbars, and other tools.
• Operated various hand and power tools including jackhammers, saws, drills, wrenches.
• Performed minor maintenance on equipment used for demolition tasks.
• Erected scaffolding around work areas to ensure safety while working at heights.
• Prepared surfaces prior to demolition by removing existing fixtures and coverings safely.
• Worked with supervisors to determine best methods of demolishing structures.
• Lifted heavy materials onto trucks for removal from the site following each project's completion.
• Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
• Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
• Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.
• Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
• Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.