Brandon Adams

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: brandon.adams@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: brandonadams-taperpro

Summary

12 years of dedicated experience as a Taper, consistently delivering high-quality drywall finishing for commercial and residential projects across the Greater Toronto Area. Proven ability to meticulously prepare surfaces, apply various taping compounds, and achieve Level 5 finishes while adhering to strict project timelines and safety standards.

Adept at working with diverse materials and techniques, including automatic taping tools and hand tools, ensuring seamless joint concealment and superior aesthetic results. Committed to elevating project quality through precision, efficiency, and collaborative teamwork.

Experience

Journeyman Taper, Maple Leaf Drywall Solutions -- Toronto, Canada

May 2018 – present

• Executed Level 4 and Level 5 drywall finishes on over 50 large-scale commercial and luxury residential projects, ensuring impeccable surface readiness for painting.

• Managed all aspects of taping, including joint compound application, feathering, sanding, and corner bead installation, consistently meeting or exceeding client specifications.

• Increased taping efficiency by 15% through optimized material handling and proficiency with automatic taping tools, leading to faster project completion times.

• Mentored apprentice tapers, providing hands-on training in safety protocols, proper tool usage, and advanced finishing techniques.

Lead Taper, Northern Finishes Inc. -- Mississauga, Canada

Aug 2013 – Apr 2018

• Led a team of 3-5 tapers on various construction sites, coordinating daily tasks and ensuring adherence to project schedules and quality standards.

• Successfully completed taping for 3 major condominium developments, totaling over 1,500 units, with zero call-backs for finishing defects.

• Implemented new dust control measures that reduced airborne particulate matter by 20%, improving on-site air quality for the team.

• Interpreted blueprints and specifications to accurately estimate material requirements, reducing waste by an average of 10% per project.

Apprentice Taper, Ontario Drywall Experts -- Brampton, Canada

June 2011 – July 2013

• Assisted journeyman tapers in preparing surfaces, mixing compounds, and applying first coats of tape and mud on residential and light commercial projects.

• Developed foundational skills in drywall installation, patch repair, and various taping techniques under direct supervision.

• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring all tools and materials were properly stored and accounted for.

• Achieved proficiency in basic hand taping and sanding techniques within first year of apprenticeship.

Education

George Brown College, Apprenticeship Program Certificate in Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Application (Taper) -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2010 – May 2013

Skills

Taping & Finishing Techniques: Joint Taping, Mudding, Feathering, Sanding (Wet/Dry), Corner Bead Installation, Level 3-5 Finishes, Skim Coating, Texture Matching, Drywall Repair

Tools & Equipment: Automatic Taping Tools (ATTs), Banjo Tapers, Flat Boxes, Corner Tools, Drywall Stilts, Power Sanders, Mixing Drills, Scaffolding

Materials & Compounds: All-Purpose Compound, Lightweight Compound, Setting-Type Compound, Paper Tape, Fiberglass Mesh Tape, Corner Bead (Metal/Vinyl)

Safety & Compliance: WHMIS, Fall Protection, Construction Safety, PPE Usage, Site Cleanliness, Blueprint Reading

Professional Competencies: Attention to Detail, Precision Work, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Material Estimation