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Noel Bird

Chicago,IL

Summary

Accomplished plastering supervisor with extensive experience at Skyline Plastering, John Canning Studios, Evergreen architectural arts, and other's, specializing in historical restoration and ornamental plastering. Demonstrated expertise in framework installation and project management, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and safety compliance. Successfully transformed historic spaces, enhancing their integrity and aesthetic appeal through skilled craftsmanship and effective team leadership.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

IL State Capitol /Foreman Plaster

Skyline Plastering
St Charles, IL
04.2024 - Current

Achieved meticulous repairs, replication, and installation of ornamental plaster on ceiling and wall details.

Applied veneer plaster coat on all existing/original walls.

MI State Capitol/ Superviser Plaster

John Canning Studios
Cheshire, CT
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Re-secured framework of 1st floor Hallway ceilings, utilizing a borescope for precise placement of structural lag screw's in order to preserve the historic plaster and artwork with miminal repairs.
  • Replastered ground floor hallway barrel ceilings, with traditional lime plaster to match original plaster finish

NH State Capitol/ Supervisor Plaster

John Canning
Cheshire, CT
07.2016 - 07.2016
  • Restored three coat plaster on dome ceiling

Md State Capitol/ Supervisor Plaster

John Cannind studios
Cheshire, CT
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Transformed Old Senate chamber by recreating walls and ceilings from bare brick to finished state.
    Ensured historically correct substraight through installation of hand-split wood lath.
    Enhanced durability with application of three coats of high-calcium lime lime plaster sourced from UK.
    Restored historical accuracy by installing ornamental entablature, balcony, and pediments.

KS State Capitol/Foreman Plaster

John Canning studios
Cheshire, CT
07.2008 - 05.2009
  • Crafted molds from existing plaster capitals, crown moldings, and decorative elements for comprehensive repair and replacement of missing and damaged plaster across multiple floors.

Iowa State Capitol

Luczak Brothers
Chicago, IL
01.1997 - 11.1997
  • Created molds to replicate and replace damaged ornamental plaster work.
  • Applied three-coat plaster on walls and ceilings, ensuring smooth finishes.

Journeyman Plaster

various contractors
  • Restored numerous churches, theaters, courthouses, libraries, museums, and significant historical landmarks throughout United States

Education

Joyrneyman Plaster -

Plasteres Union Trade School
Chicago, IL
01-1990

Journeyman Plaster -

Plastering Internship London England
London UK
12-1989

High School Diploma -

Ramsgrange High School, Ireland
Ireland
05-1986

Skills

  • Ornamental plastering and lime application
  • Historical restoration techniques
  • Framework installation
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Safety compliance
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

IL State Capitol /Foreman Plaster

Skyline Plastering
04.2024 - Current

NH State Capitol/ Supervisor Plaster

John Canning
07.2016 - 07.2016

MI State Capitol/ Superviser Plaster

John Canning Studios
08.2015 - 01.2017

Md State Capitol/ Supervisor Plaster

John Cannind studios
09.2014 - 08.2015

KS State Capitol/Foreman Plaster

John Canning studios
07.2008 - 05.2009

Iowa State Capitol

Luczak Brothers
01.1997 - 11.1997

Journeyman Plaster

various contractors

Joyrneyman Plaster -

Plasteres Union Trade School

Journeyman Plaster -

Plastering Internship London England

High School Diploma -

Ramsgrange High School, Ireland