William Peddle
Highland Park
Summary
Reliable tile setter with 16 years of experience in custom tile work and grout application. Proven ability to lead teams and manage projects, ensuring high-quality installations and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Tile Setter
TJ's Tile Company
Highland Park, IL
06.2010 - Current
- Installed various tile types, ensuring precise alignment and optimal aesthetics.
- Collaborated with design teams to interpret project specifications and layouts effectively.
- Operated specialized tools for cutting, shaping, and setting tiles efficiently.
- Led a team of tile setters, overseeing daily operations and mentoring junior staff.
- Managed inventory of materials, ensuring timely availability for ongoing projects.
- Used power wet saws and tile cutters to cut tiles to specifications for projects.
- Maintained a safe work environment through proper use of tools, equipment, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared surfaces for tiling using appropriate materials such as cement board or waterproof membrane to ensure long-lasting installations.
- Placed marble and tiles into place using spacers to achieve proper spacing for grout application.
- Completed high-quality installations with precision cutting and fitting of tiles for residential and commercial projects.
Tile Setter
Marble and Tile Design
Lake Bluff, IL
06.2003 - 06.2010
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency on job sites.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain high standards in finished installations.
- Trained new hires on best practices for tile installation and safety protocols.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to determine labor and materials that would be required to complete tiling project.
- Ensured accurate alignment of tiles using leveling systems for professional results that exceeded clients'' expectations.
- Leveled surfaces using plywood and mortar prior to laying marble and tile.
- Consistently met deadlines for high-pressure projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
- Collaborated with contractors and architects to execute complex designs, resulting in visually appealing spaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deefield High School
Deerfield IL06-1990
Skills
- Tile installation
- Grout application
- Tile cutting
- Tile laying
- Flooring installation
- Tile maintenance
- Custom tile work
- Backsplash installation
- Countertop tiling
- Mosaic creation
- Safety procedures
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Timeline
Tile Setter
TJ's Tile Company
06.2010 - Current
Tile Setter
Marble and Tile Design
06.2003 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Deefield High School