Luciano Dias
Naugatuck,CT
Summary
Master Stone Mason with 33 years of experience in high-end residential and commercial masonry.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Mason
Sidney Stone Work
Danbury, Connecticut
03.2009 - Current
- Mixed mortar and prepared surfaces for stone installation.
- Cut stones to specified dimensions using hand and power tools.
- Installed stonework on walls, patios, and walkways according to plans.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assisted in training new workers on proper masonry techniques.
- Resolved on-site issues promptly to minimize project delays.
- Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
- Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
- Repaired damaged walls by replacing broken bricks or stones with new ones.
- Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
- Applied waterproofing materials on exterior surfaces of structures as directed.
- Cleaned masonry surfaces with wire brushes, chisels and acid solutions before applying sealants.
- Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
- Communicated with customers before starting work to inform of noise, obstructions or interruptions.
- Placed steel reinforcement bars in forms prior to pouring concrete footings and foundations.
- Moved bricks, tools, and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
- Measured and marked surfaces to lay out work according to blueprints or drawings.
- Sealed joints between bricks, blocks and stones using caulking compounds or grout.
- Assembled scaffolding around buildings for access during construction projects.
- Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents.
- Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
- Installed manufactured stone veneer products on interior or exterior walls.
- Smoothed final surfaces by removing excess mortar and finishing joints.
- Checked vertical alignment of courses using plumb bobs, levels and string lines.
- Built fireplaces from scratch including framing the structure and installing flues.
- Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
- Applied stains, sealer and curing agents to masonry.
- Set granite curbs along streets using hoists and cranes.
- Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
- Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
- Removed broken masonry and constructed replacement sections for walls and floors.
- Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
- Applied and smoothed mortar or other mixtures over work surface.
Stone Mason
Self-employed
Throughout New England, Variois
01.1993 - Current
- Crafted custom stone structures for residential and commercial projects.
- Operated various stoneworking tools and equipment for precision cutting.
- Collaborated with clients to design unique stone features and installations.
- Prepared site layouts and ensured proper stone selection for durability.
- Installed stonework, including patios, walkways, and walls with attention to detail.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during projects.
- Trained apprentices in stonemasonry techniques and safety practices.
- Managed project timelines to meet client expectations while ensuring quality work.
- Restored old buildings by repairing existing stonework or replacing it with new material.
- Set up scaffolding around work areas for safe access when working at heights.
- Drilled holes in stone and anchored brackets in holes to secure.
- Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
- Applied stains, sealer and curing agents to masonry.
- Moved bricks, tools, and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
- Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
- Readied work areas by clearing and smoothing surfaces and adjoining structures.
- Formed edges and molded joints with edging tools and jointers.
- Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
- Communicated with customers before starting work to inform of noise, obstructions or interruptions.
- Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
- Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
- Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
- Built arches using bricklaying skills.
- Inspected sites to determine the type and amount of stonework needed.
- Cleaned surfaces before applying plaster or grout.
- Dug foundations for stone structures.
- Assisted in mixing mortar according to design specifications.
- Laid mosaics on floors or walls in decorative patterns.
- Assembled precast concrete elements into walls or other structures.
- Maintained records of work progress and kept accurate accounts of materials used during projects.
- Constructed retaining walls using a variety of masonry techniques.
- Grouted joints between stones to seal them together.
- Applied waterproofing agents to protect against weather damage.
- Built steps, patios and walkways with bricks, blocks, flagstones and other materials.
- Used a variety of tools including chisels, hammers, grinders and saws to shape stones accurately.
- Guided large stones onto foundation locations using truck cranes, hoists and skids.
Stone Mason apprentice
Instituto Senai
Education
OSHA 30 - Outreach Training Program
OSHA
08.2025 - 02.2026
Masonry Apprentice - Masonry
Instituto Senai - Brazil
Governador Valadares, MG 01.1993 - 02.1994
Escola Estadual Terezinha Pinto Fernandes Maia
Alpercata, MGSkills
- OSHA 30
- Crew supervision
- Masonry techniques
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Retaining wall construction
- Decorative masonry
- Repair skills
- Paver installation
- Chimney building
- Fireplace construction
- Material estimation
- Damage inspection
- Finishing work
Timeline
OSHA 30 - Outreach Training Program
OSHA
08.2025 - 02.2026
Lead Mason
Sidney Stone Work
03.2009 - Current
Stone Mason
Self-employed
01.1993 - Current
Masonry Apprentice - Masonry
Instituto Senai - Brazil
01.1993 - 02.1994
Stone Mason apprentice
Instituto Senai
Escola Estadual Terezinha Pinto Fernandes Maia