Irene Sykiotis
Orangeville
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with solid background working on-site to plan and complete stonework projects. Well-organized in preparing materials and plans to avoid waste and maximize customer satisfaction. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Dedicated Mason proficient in readying construction areas, performing professional work and leaving professional finish with each project. Self-directed and well-coordinated worker experienced in completing accurate and efficient jobs with little oversight.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stonemason
B.E.N Stoneworks
Arthur
10.2020 - 06.2025
- Cut and shape natural stone for various construction projects.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure project specifications are met.
- Operate power tools and equipment safely during stone fabrication.
- Set-up and takedown of scaffold.
- Various demolition jobs, included door openings / windows. Jack hammering concrete floors.
- Holland Marsh winery- completed various wall preparation methods to ensure thin veneer withholds various weather conditions. Such methods include applying blueskin, rain screen, wired mesh, stainless screws, and parge.
- Re-pointing various sites. Include using various hand and power tools. Replacing delaminated/crack bricks.
- Building forms for concrete work.
- Dry lay wall experience.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area at job sites.
- Interpret blueprints and design plans for accurate stone placement.
- Repair and restore existing stone structures to preserve their integrity.
- 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.
- Used a variety of tools including chisels, hammers, grinders and saws to shape stones accurately.
- Grouted joints between stones to seal them together.
- Assisted in mixing mortar according to design specifications.
- Dug foundations for stone structures.
- Built arches using bricklaying skills.
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
- Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
- Drilled holes in stone and anchored brackets in holes to secure.
- Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Education
Masonry
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Waterloo, ON 07.2020 - 08.2024
Skills
- Stone fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- Scaffolding setup
- Restoration techniques
- Power tool operation
- Customer relationship management
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Material estimation
- Power tool proficiency
- Historical preservation
- Mortar mixing
- Hand tool expertise
- Creative vision
- Stonework repair
- Blockwork installation
- Repair work
- Tile setting
Languages
English
First Language
Greek
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Affiliations
- Enjoy gardening
- Cycling
- Yoga
- Cooking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stonemason
B.E.N Stoneworks
10.2020 - 06.2025
Masonry
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
07.2020 - 08.2024