SERGIO BUITRAGO
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Skilled Solid Plasterer with background in both residential and commercial projects. Strengths lie in understanding project requirements, creating detailed plans to accomplish tasks efficiently, and delivering high-quality plastering work. Skills include mixing plaster materials, applying coats of plaster, and molding and installing ornamental plaster pieces. Previous work has consistently led to enhanced aesthetics of structures while maintaining structural integrity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fibrous/Solid Plasterer
Plasterfix Australia PTY
Sydney , NSW
10.2023 - Current
- Applied plaster using trowels and floats for smooth finishes.
- Installed drywall and prepared surfaces for plastering projects.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all plastering activities.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, filling holes and cracks, sanding, taping joints and applying primers.
- Repaired existing plasterwork in older buildings.
- Smoothed rough spots on wall surfaces using trowels and other hand tools.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and applying bonding agents.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations at all times while working onsite.
- Used a variety of hand tools such as knives, saws, chisels, floats.
- Installed corner beads and trim for clean, professional edges.
- Assisted in measuring and cutting drywall panels accurately for installations.
- Installed drywall panels in residential buildings following safety guidelines.
- Cut drywall sheets to fit around windows and doors using hand tools.
- Utilized power tools to secure drywall sheets to framing structures effectively.
Fibrous/Plasterer
Ceiling Resurfacing Australia
Sydney , NSW
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Applied plaster using trowels and floats for smooth finishes.
- Mixed plaster to achieve desired consistency for various applications.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and applying bonding agents.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all plastering activities.
- Assisted in estimating material needs for upcoming projects.
- Mixed and applied plaster to walls, ceilings, and floors of buildings.
- Smoothed rough spots on plastered surfaces with a finishing trowel or steel float.
- Applied coats of plaster to walls, ceilings and other surfaces using hand tools such as trowels and floats.
- Removed old layers of paint from interior walls prior to applying new coating materials.
- Finished corners around windows, door frames and archways with corner bead or molds before applying finish coatings.
- Applied stucco finishes over concrete or masonry substrates using hand trowels, brushes and sprayers.
- Mentored new team members and cultivated safe and team-oriented atmosphere.
- Prepared materials and work area according to design and specification documents.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - ROPE ACCESS
5th Point Australia
Sydney, NSW10-2023
Diploma - Leadership And Management
Lloyds International College
Sydney, NSW07-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography
University of Bogota Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Bogota, COL03-2019
High School Diploma -
I.T.I FRANCISCO JOSE DE CALDAS
Bogota, COL 12-2014
Skills
- Plaster application
- Surface preparation
- Drywall installation
- Plaster mixing
- Corner finishing
- Material estimation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
Fibrous/Solid Plasterer
Plasterfix Australia PTY
10.2023 - Current
Fibrous/Plasterer
Ceiling Resurfacing Australia
07.2020 - 07.2023
Certificate of Technical Studies - ROPE ACCESS
5th Point Australia
Diploma - Leadership And Management
Lloyds International College
Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography
University of Bogota Jorge Tadeo Lozano
High School Diploma -
I.T.I FRANCISCO JOSE DE CALDAS