Leonardo de Souza Silva
Summary
- Construction professional with a strong focus on safety and quality assurance in high-risk environments. Proven expertise in concrete remediation and surface finishing, contributing to incident-free operations. Demonstrated ability to enhance team collaboration and consistently exceed project goals.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
Ozzy Patch
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Concrete & Masonry: Repairing spalling (surface flaking), honeycomb voids in new foundations, or structural cracks in walls and floors.
- Filled potholes using hot-mix, cold-mix, or jet-patching methods to restore safe driving surfaces.
- Prepared work area by removing loose debris and dust to ensure a clean surface for bonding. Removing loose debris, dust, and crumbling material, often chipping the edges to create a solid bonding surface.
- Applying specialized materials (such as polymer-modified mortars, joint compounds, or asphalt) with pressure to ensure the mixture fills all cavities and nooks.
- Completed final surface finishing to achieve desired texture and slope, ensuring seamless integration with surrounding surfaces.
- Restored aesthetics of interior walls by repairing accidental holes and dents before sanding and painting.
- Monitored patch drying time based on manufacturer guidelines.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Now Education
Nottingham, United Kingdom
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided personalized educational assistance to students in Nottingham, fostering academic and personal development.
- Developed learning materials and facilitated activities tailored to individual emotional and physical needs.
- Engaged with pupils to support educational growth and enhance positive learning experiences.
- Navigated challenges to promote growth and development, sharing skills and learning collaboratively with students and teachers.
- Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have different additional needs.
Warehouse Staff Member
Amazon
Nottingham, United Kingdom
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Offloaded delivery trucks, facilitating prompt merchandise transfer into warehouse.
- Assisted in daily warehouse operations by organizing stock and maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Arranged incoming deliveries in designated storage areas to optimize accessibility.
- Performing warehouse duties using pallet jacks, cherry pickers, and forklifts.
- Reviewed and interpreted work orders to execute tasks accurately and efficiently.
Language Coach
Brazilian Cultural Club
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Navigated diverse age groups, from 4 to late forties, as Language and Skills Coach at Brazilian Cultural Centre.
- Strengthened linguistic abilities and fostered connections among age groups, creating an inclusive learning environment.
- Enhanced participant interactions and imparted essential skills to effectively break down language barriers.
- Facilitated communication and learning, ensuring seamless interactions among diverse participants.
- Developed and implemented fitness routines weekly to promote health and wellness.
Machine and Packing/Production Line Worker
Eco Deck
Nottingham, United Kingdom
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Operated production line machines to assemble products, ensuring quality standards and meeting delivery timelines.
- Oversee shipping and receiving of materials by utilizing computer systems and following protocols.
- Received materials, processed dock receipts, unloaded trucks, and managed material handling and receiving paperwork.
- Prepared orders by pulling materials, packing boxes, and organizing orders for timely delivery.
- Pack finished products for shipping by shrink wrapping, boxing, and labeling items.
Store Manager/Sales Consultant
Carpet Call
Sydney, Australia
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Oversaw shop operations, developed opening and closing routines, ensured efficient functioning, and managed sales floor to maximize profitability.
- Coordinated home appointments and collaborated with sales consultants to enhance customer experience.
- Developed expertise in carpet and floorboard selections by studying product features and benefits.
- Interpreted property plans and executed human resource duties, including recruiting, hiring, training, managing schedules, assigning responsibilities, and setting sales quotas.
Construction/Handyman
Brazuca Professional Works
Sydney, Australia
01.2012 - 02.2017
- Delivered customer-specific projects through preparation of formwork, carpentry, wall frames, roofing, decking, bricklaying, tiling, concreting, painting, and minor electrical and plumbing work.
- Installed fixtures, appliances, cabinetry to enhance functionality and aesthetics in client homes.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on residential properties to ensure safety and longevity.
- Conducted assessments to identify repair needs and recommended solutions for optimal property upkeep.
- Maintained current knowledge of Australian building processes, practices, and materials to ensure compliance and quality in all projects.
Education
Master Diploma - Personal Trainer and Nutrition, Level 3 in Personal Trainer & Nutrition and group fitness classes
Origym
U.K07-2026
Advanced Education and Teaching Development Programme -
Connex Education Academy
United Kingdom07-2026
Certificate IV - Property Real Estate
Tafe New South Wales
Sydney, Australia06-2016
Certificate II - Business Studies
Australasia Pacific College
Australia07-2011
General English - Study general English - speaking, reading and writing
Academies Australasia Pacific College
Australia04-2010
General Master Diploma - Mechanical Engineer, C.N.C Machine
Senai Santos Dumont Institute
Brazil03-2008
Skills
- Surface finishing
- Construction safety
- Material handling
- Project coordination
- Concrete repair
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication techniques
- Construction support
Certification
- Full Australian Driver's Licence
- Construction White Card
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- National Police Clearance
- Highfield Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
- Advanced Safeguarding and Professional Development Training
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual
Personal Information
- Australian Citizen
- Brazilian Citizen
Timeline
Construction Worker
Ozzy Patch
01.2025 - 03.2026
SEN Teaching Assistant
Now Education
01.2024 - 11.2024
Warehouse Staff Member
Amazon
07.2022 - 12.2023
Machine and Packing/Production Line Worker
Eco Deck
02.2021 - 06.2022
Language Coach
Brazilian Cultural Club
01.2021 - 01.2023
Store Manager/Sales Consultant
Carpet Call
07.2017 - 04.2019
Construction/Handyman
Brazuca Professional Works
01.2012 - 02.2017
Master Diploma - Personal Trainer and Nutrition, Level 3 in Personal Trainer & Nutrition and group fitness classes
Origym
Advanced Education and Teaching Development Programme -
Connex Education Academy
Certificate IV - Property Real Estate
Tafe New South Wales
Certificate II - Business Studies
Australasia Pacific College
General English - Study general English - speaking, reading and writing
Academies Australasia Pacific College
General Master Diploma - Mechanical Engineer, C.N.C Machine
Senai Santos Dumont Institute