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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, NSW
10-2023

Diploma - Leadership And Management

Lloyds International College
Sydney, NSW
07-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography

University of Bogota Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Bogota, COL
03-2019

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
SERGIO BUITRAGO