Hernan Gonzalez
Santa Rosa
Summary
Hardworking professional brings in-depth experience in tile installation and design. Leverages industry trends to create unique installations to increase homeowner equity. Quality-focused professional with superior command of job-specific tools and equipment.
Skilled Tile Setter with background in residential and commercial tile installation. Strengths include precision cutting, layout planning, and adhesive preparation to ensure quality workmanship. Showcased ability to handle various projects simultaneously while meeting stringent deadlines. Contributed consistently to previous employers by improving workflow efficiency and maintaining high level of craftsmanship.
Got my security guard card. Did my education to more efficiently understand and do my job properly. Finished 18 more hours of training and still working on doing more hours to educate myself even more.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Tile Setter
Diaz Lopez Tile/ licensed self employed
Santa Rosa
11.2020 - Current
- Cleaned all work areas after completing each job assignment.
- Installed backer boards on floors and walls to provide a base for the tiling process.
- Applied waterproofing membranes to showers, tubs, sinks. to prevent water seepage into underlying structures.
- Mixed adhesive according to manufacturer's instructions for wall and floor tiles installation.
- Applied sealants and grout finishes to protect tile from water damage.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, masons, in order to complete projects efficiently.
- Ensured that all customer requirements were met before leaving job site.
- Loaded supplies onto truck for delivery to job sites.
- Prepared sub-floor surfaces by removing existing material or filling in cracks.
- Grouted walls, floors and countertops with appropriate materials.
- Assisted other tradespeople in completion of their tasks when needed.
- Measured, cut, and installed ceramic tile, marble, and stone using hand tools and power cutting tools.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding design plans prior to commencement of work.
Tile Setter
Tile West
Novato
06.2000 - 11.2019
- Cleaned all work areas after completing each job assignment.
- Installed backer boards on floors and walls to provide a base for the tiling process.
- Applied waterproofing membranes to showers, tubs, sinks. to prevent water seepage into underlying structures.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, masons, in order to complete projects efficiently.
- Ensured that all customer requirements were met before leaving job site.
- Grouted walls, floors and countertops with appropriate materials.
- Attended training sessions related to tile setting techniques.
- Measured, cut, and installed ceramic tile, marble, and stone using hand tools and power cutting tools.
- Documented daily activities and completed paperwork for each job.
- Handled many installations each month smoothly.
- Was a journeyman tile installer, journeyman tile finisher and was a job foreman on most jobs I was on.
- Union shop and did my apprenticeship
McDonald’s
McDonald’s
Petaluma
06.1998 - 06.2000
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively
- Was a manager. Worked with ordering what was needed for the store and did the scheduling.
Education
Security Guard -
OEIS Protection Training
Los Angeles, CA01-2025
Apprenticeship -
BAC Local 3
Oakland, CA06-2007
High School Diploma -
Petaluma High School
Petaluma, California06-2000
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Surveillance techniques
- Emergency response
- Custom tile work
- Blueprint reading
- Tile installation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Problem assessment and resolution
- Safety procedures
Timeline
Tile Setter
Diaz Lopez Tile/ licensed self employed
11.2020 - Current
Tile Setter
Tile West
06.2000 - 11.2019
McDonald’s
McDonald’s
06.1998 - 06.2000
Security Guard -
OEIS Protection Training
Apprenticeship -
BAC Local 3
High School Diploma -
Petaluma High School