Chris Allen
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Tree Worker with extensive experience at Cutting Edge, specializing in storm damage cleanup and tree health enhancement. Proven ability to operate heavy machinery safely while delivering exceptional customer service. Recognized for improving client satisfaction through efficient project completion and expert tree pruning techniques, ensuring reliable and safe work practices in all environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Cross Crete Corp
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully completing various types of concrete projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Minimized downtime during projects by properly maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery essential for efficient execution of tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Adapted quickly to changing job site requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising quality or exceeding deadlines in completing assigned tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing time and resources for various concrete finishing tasks.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Maintained consistent quality in finished surfaces by meticulous attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Observed manufacturer's safety procedures and corporate standards for pouring and finishing.
- Supported overall project success through expert knowledge of curing times, weather conditions, and other variables affecting final results in the concrete finishing process.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence in the field through consistent delivery of high-quality finished surfaces that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to [Number] pounds to move job materials.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with team members and supervisors on project progress.
- Served as a reliable resource for team members and supervisors alike when it came to understanding the nuances of concrete finishing, ensuring all decisions were made with optimal results in mind.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns and providing high-quality finished surfaces.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations during all stages of the concrete finishing process.
- Achieved aesthetically pleasing results on decorative finishes using stamping or staining techniques tailored to individual client preferences.
- Strengthened relationships with clients through clear communication, professionalism, and consistently meeting deadlines for project completion.
- Streamlined workflow on job sites by skillfully operating various pieces of heavy machinery used in the concrete finishing process.
- Increased project efficiency by preparing base for concrete pouring, including compacting soil and laying out wire mesh.
- Contributed to aesthetic quality of projects by creating decorative textures in concrete surfaces.
Tree Worker
Tim
02.2010 - 05.2024
- Reduced safety risks with timely removal of hazardous trees and limbs.
- Operated heavy machinery, such as bucket trucks and wood chippers, ensuring safe and effective job execution.
- Facilitated storm cleanup efforts following severe weather events, removing fallen trees efficiently while minimizing further damage.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe working conditions during tree maintenance tasks.
- Increased client satisfaction through efficient completion of jobs within budget constraints.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks to minimize downtime on job sites.
- Improved aesthetics for residential and commercial properties through expert tree shaping and grooming.
- Enhanced tree health by performing proper pruning and trimming techniques.
- Educated clients about proper tree care practices, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their property''s landscape needs.
Tree Worker
Cutting Edge
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Reduced safety risks with timely removal of hazardous trees and limbs.
- Operated heavy machinery, such as bucket trucks and wood chippers, ensuring safe and effective job execution.
- Facilitated storm cleanup efforts following severe weather events, removing fallen trees efficiently while minimizing further damage.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe working conditions during tree maintenance tasks.
- Increased client satisfaction through efficient completion of jobs within budget constraints.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks to minimize downtime on job sites.
- Improved aesthetics for residential and commercial properties through expert tree shaping and grooming.
- Enhanced tree health by performing proper pruning and trimming techniques.
- Educated clients about proper tree care practices, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their property''s landscape needs.
Education
General -
New Smyrna Beach Highschool
New Smyrna Beach, FL06.2008
Skills
- Wood chipping
- Chainsaw operation
- Tree climbing expertise
- Tree identification
- Storm damage cleanup
- Stump grinding
- Tree felling
- Brush chipping
- Heavy equipment operation
- Tool maintenance
- Debris removal
- Grounds maintenance
- Aerial lift operation
- GPS navigation
- Tree pruning and removal
- Rigging
- Safe work practices
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Power tool operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
Timeline
Tree Worker
Cutting Edge
01.2015 - 05.2019
Tree Worker
Tim
02.2010 - 05.2024
Concrete Finisher
Cross Crete Corp
General -
New Smyrna Beach Highschool
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