Alex De Almeida
Toronto,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented Drywall Installer aiming to fulfill a role within a team-oriented enterprise. Strong track record of providing empowering leadership to highly effective teams. Bringing many years of experience in management and construction service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drywall Finisher
Torino Drywall
Vaughan, Ontario
08.2022 - Current
- Consulted with customers regarding their desired results for each project.
- Inventoried material, tools, and equipment to record product on-hand or to be ordered.
- Applied acoustic ceiling tile to ceilings using adhesive compounds or nails.
- Applied several layers of joint compound in order to create a smooth finish.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams for accurate measurements when installing drywall panels.
- Ensured that all corners were properly mudded in order to ensure proper adhesion of paint or wallpaper later on.
- Measured and cut window, door and vent openings in drywall or tiles.
- Used hand tools such as trowels, broad knives or spatulas to apply sealing compound to holes and cracks.
- Repaired damaged drywall by removing old material, cutting new pieces to size, installing them in place, applying joint compound, and sanding when necessary.
- Demonstrated efficiency and dedication to quality by contributing to successfully completed jobs.
- Applied joint compound to joints between sheets of drywall.
- Measured out appropriate amounts of joint compound according to manufacturer's instructions before mixing it into usable consistency.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times.
- Applied additional sealing coats to repair uneven surfaces and provide quality finish.
- Sealed joints by embedding tape into sealing compound.
Drywall Finisher
Brazzi Contractors
Toronto, ON
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Consulted with customers regarding their desired results for each project.
- Inventoried material, tools, and equipment to record product on-hand or to be ordered.
- Applied acoustic ceiling tile to ceilings using adhesive compounds or nails.
- Applied several layers of joint compound in order to create a smooth finish.
- Ensured that all corners were properly mudded in order to ensure proper adhesion of paint or wallpaper later on.
- Used hand tools such as trowels, broad knives or spatulas to apply sealing compound to holes and cracks.
- Repaired damaged drywall by removing old material, cutting new pieces to size, installing them in place, applying joint compound, and sanding when necessary.
- Demonstrated efficiency and dedication to quality by contributing to successfully completed jobs.
- Applied joint compound to joints between sheets of drywall.
- Filled holes in walls with spackling paste or other materials as needed.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times.
- Sealed joints by embedding tape into sealing compound.
- Applied additional sealing coats to repair uneven surfaces and provide quality finish.
Loading Dock Worker
Hudson’s Bay Company
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Transported materials and pallets between areas.
- Participated in company training programs to learn new skills and promote workplace safety.
- Ensured that all packages were properly secured on trailers before departure.
- Ensured orders were accurate before dispatch by verifying item numbers, quantities and addresses.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors about all relevant issues concerning the loading dock area.
- Performed inventory control activities to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
- Maintained records of all incoming and outgoing shipments accurately.
- Operated manual or electric pallet jack to move skids around the facility as required.
- Processed incoming and outgoing shipments in accordance with established procedures.
General Laborer
Gemca contractors
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as painting walls or installing insulation.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
Caretaker
Hudson’s Bay Company
Toronto, ON
12.2014 - 02.2020
- Assisted residents or visitors with directions and information about the property.
- Conducted regular inspections of the property to ensure safety and compliance with standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of facility grounds by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Responded promptly to all customer complaints regarding cleanliness issues.
- Complied with health regulations related to the handling of hazardous chemicals used during cleaning processes.
- Moved furniture, equipment or supplies manually or with hand trucks.
- Scrubbed walls to remove scuff marks or stains.
- Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
- Stripped, sealed and polished floors.
Education
Skilled Trades -
Herzing College
08-2018
High School Diploma -
Bishop Marrocco Thomas Merton
Toronto, ON06-2016
Skills
- Drywall installation
- Joint compound application
- Acoustic ceiling installation
- Quality control
- Material inventory
- Tool operation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Scaffolding setup
- Hand tool expertise
- Physical strength
- Construction
- Multitasking Abilities
- Fall protection
- Written communication
- Job site safety
- Blueprint interpretation
- Problem solving
- Power tool proficiency
- Excellent work ethic
- Adaptability
Certification
- Driver’s license
- Skilled trades
- Working At Heights
- Stilts
Timeline
Drywall Finisher
Torino Drywall
08.2022 - Current
Drywall Finisher
Brazzi Contractors
04.2021 - 07.2022
Loading Dock Worker
Hudson’s Bay Company
05.2018 - 02.2020
General Laborer
Gemca contractors
09.2017 - 02.2020
Caretaker
Hudson’s Bay Company
12.2014 - 02.2020
Skilled Trades -
Herzing College
High School Diploma -
Bishop Marrocco Thomas Merton