Tory Desousa
Kingston,ON
Summary
Experienced laborer with a background in multiple work settings, masonry scaffolding, cement forming, pouring, and finishing. Strong ability to meet work deadlines and complete tasks as a goal for myself to achieve. Ability to work happily with others, and willing to learn or teach what knowledge I have.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
JA Contracting
Kingston, Ontario
04.2025 - Current
- Operated various hand tools and machinery for construction tasks.
- Maintained a clean and organized worksite to ensure safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for construction activities.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
Cement Finisher
JMA Cement Finishing
Kingston, Ontario
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Smooth surfaces using trowels and hand tools for finishing concrete.
- Installed forms for sidewalks, curbs and gutters prior to pouring concrete into them.
- Troweled, floated and finished concrete surfaces to specified textures using hand and power tools.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
Masonry Laborer
WJ Construction
Kingston, Ontario
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Prepared and mixed mortar to ensure proper consistency for masonry tasks.
- Operated hand tools and machinery safely to support masonry projects.
- Prepared work sites for jobs and kept areas clean and organized.
- Carried heavy building materials such as bricks, blocks, and bags of cement up ladders to work sites.
Customer Service Cashier
Dairy Queen
Kingston, Ontario
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Managed cash register operations and balanced cash drawers daily.
- Trained new staff on cash handling procedures and customer service standards.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
Kitchen Hand
Portuguese Cultural Centre
Kingston, Ontario
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and utensils.
- Managed dishwashing duties, ensuring all equipment remained sanitized and ready for use.
- Stocked pantry items and communicated inventory needs to kitchen supervisors.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
- Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Limestone Community Education
Kingston, ON06-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Construction safety
- Equipment operation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Laborer
JA Contracting
04.2025 - Current
Cement Finisher
JMA Cement Finishing
03.2019 - 11.2023
Customer Service Cashier
Dairy Queen
04.2017 - 02.2019
Masonry Laborer
WJ Construction
03.2017 - 12.2019
Kitchen Hand
Portuguese Cultural Centre
04.2016 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Limestone Community Education
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