7 The Maltings, Chesterfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0AP

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for requesting a copy of my CV. This document contains information about myself, my career as a Stonemason, qualifications, references, curriculum vitae and photographs of some of my past projects.

I have been a Stonemason for nearly twenty years and have forged a successful career doing the job I love in the UK and in New Zealand, where I lived for five years. I have also lived, worked and travelled through large parts of Australia and Asia.

Wherever I have worked, I have always aimed for perfection in my work and a keen eye for detail, refined workmanship and management skills have stood me in good stead and held in high regard by my employers.

Please read on through my portfolio to find out more about my work, skills and more about me as a person. If there is anything else you would like to know that isn’t covered in the following pages, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,

Jonathan Tye.

07861 804 179 tyster8@hotmail.com

UK Contact Number: 07861 804 179Email: tyster8@hotmail.com

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aeAddress: 7 The Maltings, Chesterfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0AP

Date of Birth: 19 August 1973

Marital Status: Single

Driving License: Full clean driving license held for 20 years

Education:

Chase Terrace High School – 8 GSCE’s

Professional Qualifications:

Bath Technical College – 1989 - 1992

Craft certificate in Stone Masonry, pass in all areas with a distinction for the coursework.

RSA computer literacy and information technology

Bath Technical College – 1993

Masonry third year advanced level

Awards:

Second place in the regional finals of the 1987 Young Engineers for Britain competition

Work Experience:

May 2009 - Present day, Midland Conservation Ltd

Site Agent/ Foreman

I was approached and offered a job as foreman for Midland Conservation which I accepted with enthusiasm as I am always ambitious to learn and improve on my career as a Stonemason. So far I have been involved in running various £250,000 contracts which tend to last 7-8 months.

These contracts generally involve dealing with other trades within the restoration business, such as Bricklayers, Lime plasterers, Carpenters, Painters and decorators and Lead plumbers as well as Stonemasons. I order materials, organise labour, read drawings, Set out projects using the dumpy level and take datums all to ensure the whole job runs efficiently and smoothly.

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I now have the competence and confidence in my managerial skills to work with and along side other trades and to liaise with Architects, Structural Engineers, Health and Safety Officers, Clients, National Trust, English Heritage and various different City Councils. I work to schedules and timelines liaising with the Directors and Project Managers on progress of contracts. I have the skills to work with all these people and finish contracts on time to an immaculate standard. I expect everyone around me to work to the finest detail and have complete pride in their work as I have myself. I have a very positive attitude and I feel that this transpires to people that I work along side and forms a strong working relationship with everyone involved.

Oct 2007 to current, Self employed as stonemason.

Main Responsibilities:

In October 2007, William Sapcote & Sons Ltd went into receivership. As a consequence, I took the opportunity to become self employed and manage my career independently. This has proved to be a great success and since becoming self employed I have already been fully employed on several interesting projects including Lichfield Cathedral.

2005 to Oct 2007, Employer – William Sapcote & Sons Ltd. Position Held: Chargehand Stonemason

Main Responsibilities:

I worked on a variety of projects, including work on behalf of the National Trust and English Heritage.

My main responsibilities included organising a team of stonemasons, ensuring that the work was completed efficiently and to the required standards. The work included measuring and ordering of materials, as well as liasing with architects and other traders on the site to ensure continuity of the work to schedules.

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aeAddress: 7 The Maltings, Chesterfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0AP

Date of Birth: 19 August 1973

Marital Status: Single

Driving License: Full clean driving license held for 20 years

Education:

Chase Terrace High School – 8 GSCE’s

Professional Qualifications:

Bath Technical College – 1989 - 1992

Craft certificate in Stone Masonry, pass in all areas with a distinction for the coursework.

RSA computer literacy and information technology

Bath Technical College – 1993

Masonry third year advanced level

Awards:

Second place in the regional finals of the 1987 Young Engineers for Britain competition

Work Experience:

May 2009 - Present day, Midland Conservation Ltd

Site Agent/ Foreman

I was approached and offered a job as foreman for Midland Conservation which I accepted with enthusiasm as I am always ambitious to learn and improve on my career as a Stonemason. So far I have been involved in running various £250,000 contracts which tend to last 7-8 months.

These contracts generally involve dealing with other trades within the restoration business, such as Bricklayers, Lime plasterers, Carpenters, Painters and decorators and Lead plumbers as well as Stonemasons. I order materials, organise labour, read drawings, Set out projects using the dumpy level and take datums all to ensure the whole job runs efficiently and smoothly.

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ae2000 to 2005, Employer – SCE Stone and Design. Position Held: Team leader

Main Responsibilities:

I began as a stonemason and my responsibilities included the fabrication, shaping and polishing of granites, marbles and quartz and assisting with the installations of countertops on site. However, I quickly developed and became a team leader on site. In this capacity I was responsible for a fixing team who was responsible for the installation of benchtops, commercial claddings,fitting out of super yachts, tiling and stone remedial/restoration work.

Jan 98 to Oct 99, Employer – W.B.M. Restoration Ltd. Position Held: Stonemason

Main Responsibilities:

I undertook all aspects of stonemasonary from the taking of moulds to the carving of stone. My job was principally stone fixing, carving intricate moulds, brickwork, pointing and making up of various materials. In addition, I took the opportunity to work on several conservation projects, utilising the skills listed. I was also in charge of running jobs which meant taking into account the health and safety of my fellow workers, ordering materials, reading drawings, measuring up and making cutting schedules.

1994 to 1998

Time was spent travelling, including Australia, South Africa and many different countries in Europe. During this time travelling I was self sufficient as I found work wherever I travelled to.

1989 to 1994, Employer – Linford Bridgeman Ltd. Position Held: Stonemason

Main Responsibilities:

I began as an apprentice and was then employed as a stonemason on a full time basis from 1990 until I voluntarily left in 1994.

Skills acquired:

Good communication skills

Working as part of a team

Ability to read and work accurately from plans

Problem solving

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ae2000 to 2005, Employer – SCE Stone and Design. Position Held: Team leader

Main Responsibilities:

I began as a stonemason and my responsibilities included the fabrication, shaping and polishing of granites, marbles and quartz and assisting with the installations of countertops on site. However, I quickly developed and became a team leader on site. In this capacity I was responsible for a fixing team who was responsible for the installation of benchtops, commercial claddings,fitting out of super yachts, tiling and stone remedial/restoration work.

Jan 98 to Oct 99, Employer – W.B.M. Restoration Ltd. Position Held: Stonemason

Main Responsibilities:

I undertook all aspects of stonemasonary from the taking of moulds to the carving of stone. My job was principally stone fixing, carving intricate moulds, brickwork, pointing and making up of various materials. In addition, I took the opportunity to work on several conservation projects, utilising the skills listed. I was also in charge of running jobs which meant taking into account the health and safety of my fellow workers, ordering materials, reading drawings, measuring up and making cutting schedules.

1994 to 1998

Time was spent travelling, including Australia, South Africa and many different countries in Europe. During this time travelling I was self sufficient as I found work wherever I travelled to.

1989 to 1994, Employer – Linford Bridgeman Ltd. Position Held: Stonemason

Main Responsibilities:

I began as an apprentice and was then employed as a stonemason on a full time basis from 1990 until I voluntarily left in 1994.

Skills acquired:

Good communication skills

Working as part of a team

Ability to read and work accurately from plans

Problem solving

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Personal Interests and qualities:

I have excellent leadership and team working skills and am able to motivate people to get the best performance from them. My enthusiasm to work and learn is strong and I am able to adapt to various situations I work well under pressure and am able to communicate effectively with other employees and with the public. Due to previous extensive travelling I feel I am able to relate to different people and cultures which has given me a lot more self confidence and determination to succeed.

I have a keen interest in all outdoor activities, with particular interest in rock climbing. In recent months I have climbed a number of mountains in the UK and I am hoping to join a climb to the base camp of Mount Everest over the Christmas period.

During my spare time I regularly visit the gym, and enjoy watching and participating in many sports with particular attention to football. In 2012, I completed the Paris marathon in four hours and also the National Three Peaks Challenge in under 24 hours.

Referees:

I have references for all the companies for whom I have worked for and personal references can also be made available upon request.

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ae2000 to 2005, Employer – SCE Stone and Design. Position Held: Team leader

Main Responsibilities:

I began as a stonemason and my responsibilities included the fabrication, shaping and polishing of granites, marbles and quartz and assisting with the installations of countertops on site. However, I quickly developed and became a team leader on site. In this capacity I was responsible for a fixing team who was responsible for the installation of benchtops, commercial claddings,fitting out of super yachts, tiling and stone remedial/restoration work.

Jan 98 to Oct 99, Employer – W.B.M. Restoration Ltd. Position Held: Stonemason

Main Responsibilities:

I undertook all aspects of stonemasonary from the taking of moulds to the carving of stone. My job was principally stone fixing, carving intricate moulds, brickwork, pointing and making up of various materials. In addition, I took the opportunity to work on several conservation projects, utilising the skills listed. I was also in charge of running jobs which meant taking into account the health and safety of my fellow workers, ordering materials, reading drawings, measuring up and making cutting schedules.

1994 to 1998

Time was spent travelling, including Australia, South Africa and many different countries in Europe. During this time travelling I was self sufficient as I found work wherever I travelled to.

1989 to 1994, Employer – Linford Bridgeman Ltd. Position Held: Stonemason

Main Responsibilities:

I began as an apprentice and was then employed as a stonemason on a full time basis from 1990 until I voluntarily left in 1994.

Skills acquired:

Good communication skills

Working as part of a team

Ability to read and work accurately from plans

Problem solving

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All references are available upon request.

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