RYAN TAYLOR
Lisle
Summary
Achieved timely completion of masonry structures through effective use of concrete and bricks for fences, walls, and walkways. Delivered high-quality welding results by applying expert knowledge of codes and techniques. Enhanced project quality by proactively identifying and addressing issues with a methodical approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tuckpointer
Dynamic Building Restoration
Alsip,IL
09.2025 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Tuckpointer
Berglund Construction
Westmont, IL
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Masonry Contractor/Foreman
Chicago brickworks
Chicago, IL
04.2020 - 11.2024
- Developed cost proposals to accompany technical bids for construction work.
- Procured materials required, organized deliveries and staged storage placement for ease of access.
- Demolished and disposed of installations to replace infrastructure.
- Reviewed project progress and applied necessary changes for timely completion.
- Planned and organized work crews for contracted construction projects.
- Exhibited quick problem-solving skills by overcoming technical challenges.
- Met challenging deadlines with impressive time management and prioritization skills.
- Worked independently and with teams to decipher problems and create solutions.
- Completed tasks with minimal to no guidance.
Mason/Chimney Technician
Maximum Chimney
Addison, IL
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Kept floors clean with regular sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Documented labor hours and work performed for accurate recordkeeping.
- Operated company vehicles to transport individuals, equipment, or materials.
- Completed preventive maintenance and documented work performed.
- Inspected facilities on consistent basis to identify cleaning and maintenance requirements.
- Notified management of necessary building or equipment repairs.
- Cleaned windows and sills, safely using scaffolding, ladders or electrical lifts.
Masonry Specialist
Grzebieniak Tuckpointing
Hoffman Estates, IL
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed regular checks on materials and tools to enforce adherence to project specs.
- Worked with crew leader to prepare sites by verifying measurements and laying out work plans.
- Tracked various material and labor costs to maintain budget and improve resource distribution.
- Monitored site conditions and protective gear to support compliance with safety policies and OSHA.
- Examined existing masonry work to assess damages and develop repair plans.
- Used hand tools and power saws to break materials to correct size and shape for current needs.
- Worked with clamps and anchoring attachments to fasten bricks faced to building structures for safety and durability.
- Mixed, applied and smoothed mortar onto work surfaces to achieve coverage and good bonding.
- Removed excess mortar and finished joints with tools to achieve professionally sealed and uniform end result.
- Tracked repair and replacement costs for materials and tools, assessing ways to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Built clean, professional corners with well-placed guides.
Construction Foreman
F.A.C.T.S.
Joliet, IL
09.2014 - 12.2019
- Read and interpreted blueprints, completing work to exact specifications.
- Safeguarded team and reduced hazards by adhering to and enforcing OSHA protocols.
- Ensured proper operation of tools and equipment at the site following safety requirements.
- Helped site leadership with structural project layout and pre-installation planning.
- Contributed to on-time project completion, closely following foreman instructions and job specifications.
- Built concrete forms and directed pouring to comply with site requirements.
- Communicated with site supervisors and team members to report challenges and verify project requirements.
- Kept projects flowing smoothly with timely transport of tools and materials to worksites.
- Inspected finished projects to meet regulatory requirements, building codes and zoning specifications.
- Operated industrial lighting equipment and heavy machinery to support worksite productivity.
- Supervised team crew members to maintain compliance with client specifications, OSHA mandates and regulatory standards.
- Mentored crew members, fostering skill development and promoting safe working environment.
- Tracked staff hours and equipment use and reported data regularly to senior management for operational reviews.
- Researched new production methods and kept up-to-date on safety regulations.
MIG Welder
McIntire Welding
Salina, KS
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Cleaned and organized work areas regularly to maintain safety standards and stay efficient with properly functioning equipment and readily available supplies.
- Read instructions, completed accurate measurements and carefully planned out welding work to prevent errors.
- Finalized component parts to ready items for final assembly.
- Worked with shapes such as tubes, flat bars and angles in various environments.
- Regulated electric current and timing cycles while welding to allow metals to reach bonding temperature.
- Applied flux to joints and brazing rods to minimize risk of oxidation.
Welder
CSX Railroad
Bedford Park, IL
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Reviewed contractor standards, specifications and other documentation to determine welding requirements and plan work.
- Operated machinery and equipment to manually and automatically apply welds.
- Handled layout, fit-up and tacking on multiple product lines.
- Applied understanding of shielded metal arc and gas welding processes.
- Clamped, tack-welded, and heat-bonded components to complete assigned tasks.
- Followed charts, work orders, and personal expertise to select appropriate alloys and torch attachments.
- Set up and operated welding equipment.
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical and overhead positions.
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld and slag.
Education
Masonry
Chimney Safety Institute of America
Plainfield, IA04.2017
Pipefitting
Illinois Welding School
Peoria, IL06.2012
G.E.D. - undefined
Morton College
Cicero, IL12.2010
Welding
Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy
Morganfield, KY07.2009
Skills
- Stone masonry
- Masonry maintenance
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Training
- Verbal communication
- Planning
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Motivation
- Fabrication and welding
- Welding techniques
- MIG welding
- Welding and assembly
- Welding process
- Production welding
- Structural welding
- Overhead welding
- Arc welding
- General welding
- TIG welding
- Welding
- Chimney building
- Machinery operation
- Repair structures
- Scaffolding construction
- Scaffolding erection
Certification
Osha 10
Osha 30
Lift certification
Timeline
Tuckpointer
Dynamic Building Restoration
09.2025 - Current
Tuckpointer
Berglund Construction
06.2025 - 07.2025
Mason/Chimney Technician
Maximum Chimney
01.2021 - 12.2023
Masonry Contractor/Foreman
Chicago brickworks
04.2020 - 11.2024
Masonry Specialist
Grzebieniak Tuckpointing
04.2020 - 01.2021
Construction Foreman
F.A.C.T.S.
09.2014 - 12.2019
Welder
CSX Railroad
08.2013 - 11.2013
MIG Welder
McIntire Welding
01.2013 - 05.2014
Masonry
Chimney Safety Institute of America
Pipefitting
Illinois Welding School
G.E.D. - undefined
Morton College
Welding
Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy