Quality Independent Contractor

Roderick Larkin

Independent Contractor - Roderick Larkin Wall & Floor Tiling and Waterproofing

Tullamore, County Offaly

**************@*****.*** - 087-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Independent Contractor

Roderick Larkin Wall & Floor Tiling and Waterproofing - 2004 to Present 10+ years as an independent contractor offering high-quality, cost-effective wall and floor tiling and waterproofing services to clients throughout UK & Ireland

• Meet with clients, customers, and foremen

• Take measurements, make plan, price materials, and produce cost and time estimates

• Analyse and find solutions to problem areas such as pipes or sockets to be moved

• Prepare walls and floors, tile, grout, silicone as needed; clean

• Adhere to all health and safety regulations when conducting tiling operations Key Achievements:

• Successfully completed hundreds of tiling and waterproofing projects with satisfied clients, producing referrals

• Established and maintained good working relationships with other trades, site foremen, and clients to ensure smooth progress of projects

• Developed reputation for highest quality work, under budget, on time

• Reputation and referrals enabled profitable operation even during economic downturn wall and floor tiler

D.T. Tiling - Manchester - 2001 to 2006

Performed wall and floor tile installation in all types of structures

• Occasional drywall work

• Work effectively with other trades, foremen, clients

• Known for high quality of work and strong work ethic wall and floor tiler

S Langton & Sons, Leixlip Co - Kildare - 1998 to 2001 Wall & Floor Tiler

1998-2001

wall and floor tiler

PJ Hegarty & Sons - Dublin SA - 1996 to 1998

Wall & Floor Tiler

1996-1998

EDUCATION

Computers

City & Guilds

2001

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Highly motived and skilled Wall and Floor Tiler with additional expertise in waterproofing, AQF III and over 23 years of tiling and waterproofing experience in domestic, commercial, industrial, custom home, and high-end apartment projects. Satisfied customers have ensured steady self-employment for the past ten years, even during the economic downturn. Excellent record of projects successfully completed to the highest standards of quality within budget and with close attention to detail. Proven history of successfully managing relationships with clients, suppliers, other trades, and foremen. Proficient at measurement, planning, problem resolution and estimating. Professional installation of all types of materials such as ceramic, marble, slate, porcelain, terracotta, stone, mosaics, and Royal Mosely. I am currently in Australia and seek sponsorship from a quality organisation looking for reliable,honest worker from Ireland/UK.

• Wall and Floor Tiling

• Waterproofing

• AQF III Certification

• Materials Handling

• Product Costing & Analysis

• Project Management

• Schematics & Drawings

• Repair & Maintenance

• Supplier/Vendor Relations

• Contracts Management

• Safety (OHS) Compliance

• Client Communication

• Safe Pass - White Card

• Work at heights

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Broad experience in the installation of tiles across full range of commercial, industrial and residential sites

• Skilled at installing all types of tiles, including ceramic, marble, slate, porcelain, terracotta, stone, mosaics and Royal Mosely

• Experienced waterproofing professional

• Expertise in measurement, planning, pricing, time estimation, and implementation

• Physically fit and able to work at heights

• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety practices as well as building codes

• Strong communication and relationship skills for establishing rapport and working with clients, customers, trades, suppliers, and foremen

• Experienced problem solving related to complex installations or plumbing, electrical obstacles

• Competent in working independently or as part of a team

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