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Christopher Kelch

Christopher Kelch

Pleasnt plain,oh

Summary

Experienced construction professional with strong focus on concrete work and site management. Adept at leading teams, ensuring safety, and delivering high-quality results on schedule. Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective collaboration with crew members and stakeholders. Skilled in blueprint reading, project planning, and troubleshooting on-site challenges.

Concrete professional with extensive experience in overseeing concrete construction projects. Known for ensuring top-quality workmanship and maintaining strict safety protocols. Focused on team collaboration and delivering reliable results, adaptable to changing project requirements. Proficient in project management and on-site coordination, fostering productive and cohesive work environment.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Amelia High
Batavia, OH
08.2001 - 05.2005

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Concrete Foreman

Dj Drew company LLC
06.2022 - 05.2025
  • Met with engineers to plan layouts and timeframes for jobs.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project parameters, ensuring that deadlines were met despite unforeseen challenges or alterations in scope.
  • Collaborated with project managers to develop detailed work schedules for efficient resource allocation.
  • Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Excelled at problem-solving during unexpected situations, applying critical thinking skills to address issues promptly and efficiently without compromising safety or quality.
  • Poured and laid concrete for 30 projects.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Ordered materials and scheduled cement trucks.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Reduced material wastage by implementing proper inventory control measures and storage practices.
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
  • Adapted concrete pouring and mixing plans to daily weather and climate.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.

Concrete Finisher

Towne Construction
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • 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.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations during all stages of the concrete finishing process.

Concrete Finisher

Dj Drew company LLC
05.2018 - 06.2021
  • Contributed to aesthetic quality of projects by creating decorative textures in concrete surfaces.
  • Improved structural integrity with application of hardening and sealing compounds to cure surfaces.
  • Estimated materials and labor costs for concrete projects to manage project budgets.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
  • Upheld company reputation for excellence in the field through consistent delivery of high-quality finished surfaces that met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.

Chef Assistant

Arnolds Bar and Grill
03.2014 - 05.2018
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
  • Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
  • Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.

Package Sorter

Ebay Warehouse
04.2007 - 05.2016
  • Supported shipping department by preparing sorted packages for transportation, reinforcing company's reputation for punctuality.
  • Collaborated with team members to sort large volumes of packages quickly and accurately.
  • Ensured timely delivery of packages by prioritizing urgent shipments and adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Displayed strong attention to detail in sorting packages according to specific guidelines, ensuring correct deliveries every time.

Skills

Crew leadership

Leveling accuracy

Work inspection

Leadership trained

Site preparation

Concrete finishing

Layout planning

Task delegation

Blueprint interpretation

Formwork installation

Pitch and depth correction

Structural analysis

Curing mats

Rebar placement

OSHA concrete manufacturing safety trained

Concrete pouring

Material ordering

Worksite organization

Willingness to learn

Teamwork and collaboration

Dependable and hardworking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job site cleanup

Problem-solving abilities

Following instructions

Multitasking Abilities

Reliability

Physical strength and stamina

Decision-making

Equipment operation

Self motivation

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