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Michael Panko

Te Awamutu,Te Awamutu

Summary

Industrious Tile Installer with 44 years of top-quality and on-time project completion. Skillfully manages inventory to meet tight deadlines and reduce backlog. Works with clients to design installations aligned with customer budget and preferences. Detail-oriented experienced in both interior and exterior tile projects. Reliably meets project targets and out-paces customer expectations for job quality, appearance, and timing. Seeks out every opportunity to enhance job results with knowledgeable design suggestions and skilled structural improvements. Hardworking and reliable with strong people skills. Great team-oriented mentality.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Tiler and Stone Mason

Self Employed
Auckland, Auckland
11.1989 - Current
  • Cut tiles and marble to project specifications by using power wet saws and tile cutters.
  • Installed decorative designs on floors and walls with mosaic tiles.
  • Produced high-quality work with power and hand tools and accurate calculations of distances and surface areas.
  • Installed backer boards and waterproofing membranes as necessary.
  • Repaired defective tiles using caulking compounds and epoxy fillers.
  • Reviewed blueprints and work instructions to determine and execute requirements.
  • Cut ceramic, porcelain, marble and granite tiles using wet saws, manual tile cutters and electric tile nippers.
  • Measured walls, floors and ceilings to ensure accurate tile placement.
  • Ordered flooring supplies and tiling equipment according to project requirements.
  • Prepared cost and labor quotes based on estimated time and materials needed.
  • Used spacers between tiles and marble to align distance before grout application.
  • Cleaned and leveled surface areas and removed excess grout.
  • Met with clients to discuss pricing, schedules and tiling needs and offered quotes for intended jobs.
  • Prepared surfaces for tiling by removing old tiles, plaster and other materials.
  • Inspected installed tiling work for accuracy of fitment and quality of finish.
  • Performed minor repairs such as replacing broken or cracked tiles.
  • Adhered to industry standards when mixing mortars or adhesives for installation purposes.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of tiling works including disposal of waste materials.
  • Formed tile beds using concrete, plaster and mastic materials.
  • Achieved professional finishes with expert polishing.
  • Maintained inventory records of supplies such as tile spacers, adhesives, grouts.
  • Sealed finished surfaces with sealant or grout release agents.
  • Grouted joints between tiles with appropriate grout material.
  • Completed post-installation inspections and processed work invoices.
  • Calculated quantities of materials needed for each project based on measurements taken.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Placed and finished pre-cast units for residential and commercial customers.
  • Provided guidance to apprentices on proper techniques for cutting and installing tiles.
  • Sealed finished surfaces to render grout water- and stain-resistant.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Tiler and Stone Masdon

Ceremco NZ Contracting
Auckland, Auckland
09.1987 - 11.1988
  • Installed backer boards and waterproofing membranes as necessary.
  • Used levels, squares and straightedges to align and straighten tiles.
  • Inspected installed tiling work for accuracy of fitment and quality of finish.
  • Cut ceramic, porcelain, marble and granite tiles using wet saws, manual tile cutters and electric tile nippers.
  • Grouted joints between tiles with appropriate grout material.
  • Laid out tiles according to design specifications in a neat pattern.
  • Provided guidance to apprentices on proper techniques for cutting and installing tiles.

Tiler

Self Employed
Bingen, Bingen
09.1982 - 09.1986
  • Cut tiles and marble to project specifications by using power wet saws and tile cutters.
  • Installed decorative designs on floors and walls with mosaic tiles.
  • Produced high-quality work with power and hand tools and accurate calculations of distances and surface areas.
  • Installed backer boards and waterproofing membranes as necessary.
  • Checked if all tools used were in working condition prior to start of job tasks.
  • Repaired defective tiles using caulking compounds and epoxy fillers.
  • Reviewed blueprints and work instructions to determine and execute requirements.
  • Cut ceramic, porcelain, marble and granite tiles using wet saws, manual tile cutters and electric tile nippers.
  • Used levels, squares and straightedges to align and straighten tiles.
  • Placed and finished pre-cast units for residential and commercial customers.

Tiler

Michael Choquet Tiling
Bingen , Bingen
09.1979 - 09.1982
  • Checked levelness of installed tiles with spirit level and adjusted as necessary.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures related to health and safety regulations.
  • Used established ratios to mix mortar, plastic and grout.
  • Determined best tile layout to achieve desired pattern and support timely project completion.
  • Achieved professional finishes with expert polishing.
  • Provided customers with advice on selection of materials like tile types, colors.
  • Cleaned finished work area after completion of job.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Kreisvolkshochschule
Bingen Germany

Skills

  • Tile Application
  • Surface Leveling
  • Surface Sealing
  • Fixing Schist Stone Veneer
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Quality Assurance
  • Training & Development
  • Self-Directed
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Task Prioritization
  • Commercial and Residential Projects
  • Problem Assessment and Resolution
  • Safety Procedures
  • Hand Tools
  • Cost Estimation

Languages

German
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Tiler and Stone Mason

Self Employed
11.1989 - Current

Tiler and Stone Masdon

Ceremco NZ Contracting
09.1987 - 11.1988

Tiler

Self Employed
09.1982 - 09.1986

Tiler

Michael Choquet Tiling
09.1979 - 09.1982

Some College (No Degree) -

Kreisvolkshochschule

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