Barold Raven
Carville,LA
Summary
Hardworking Concrete Laborer with hands-on experience preparing and laying concrete materials. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, applying finishing techniques and leveling surfaces. Detailed and organized individual possessing deep knowledge of forklift and spreading and smoothing tool operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Baker Construction Enterprise
Geismar, LA
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Applied hardening compounds to protect the surface from weathering and staining.
- Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
- Prepared mixtures of sand, gravel, cement and water according to specified proportions.
- Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Provided assistance in completing projects within deadlines set by supervisor and client.
Laborer
Shintech
Plaquemine, LA
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials in the laboratory setting.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Assembled scaffolding around construction sites for use by laborers during high-rise building projects.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
Concrete Finisher
Cajun Industries LLC.
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Monitored conditions of the job site to prevent damage or accidents due to wet cement or other hazardous materials.
- Prepared mixtures of sand, gravel, cement and water according to specified proportions.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies such as bags of cement onto trucks or wheelbarrows.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Concrete polishing
- Surface Preparation
- Finishing Techniques
- Hand tools operation
- Commercial construction experience
- Site preparation
- Jointers and edgers
- Forklift Operation
- Concrete Casting
- Surface Roughing
- Jointers and Edging Tools
- Power Grinding
- Concrete, Grout, and Slurry Mixing
- Chipping and Grinding
- Concrete Pour Facilitation
- Concrete Staining
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Baker Construction Enterprise
11.2021 - 04.2024
Laborer
Shintech
03.2020 - 10.2021
Concrete Finisher
Cajun Industries LLC.
08.2019 - 02.2020
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