Craig Lombard
North Andover,MA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Develpment
self employed
North Andover, MA
03.2023 - Current
- Managed product development program budget and resources.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities for new products.
- Established procedures for testing and evaluating new products during the development phase.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential improvements in efficiency or effectiveness.
- Prepared cost analysis reports on new product development.
- Researched patents, copyrights and trademarks, avoiding infringement issues.
- Evaluated feasibility of design ideas based on appearance, safety and market characteristics.
- Investigated product's safety and handling qualities and ways of distribution, usage and maintenance.
- Directed and coordinated fabrication of models or samples from sketches.
Construction Worker
Contracting specialists
Boston, MA
05.2009 - 03.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Monitored progress of construction activities making sure deadlines were met.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Ensured compliance with local codes regarding building regulations.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Maintained accurate records documenting project progress throughout duration of each job.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Acted as subject matter expert to provide industry insight and assist coworkers.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment and gather important materials.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
- Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.
Cement Mason
Boston chimney and tower
Peabody, MA
05.2007 - 04.2009
- Prepared surfaces and mixed mortar to prepare for cement installation.
- Mixed, poured, and finished concrete slabs, steps, and sidewalks.
- Installed steel reinforcing bars in molds and mesh to reinforce concrete structures.
- Applied sealants to ensure proper adhesion of the cement mixture.
- Utilized trowels, floats, levels, screeds and other hand tools to shape and finish freshly poured concrete.
- Created custom forms for pouring concrete into a variety of shapes.
- Cut out sections of existing pavement or slab with jackhammers or saws as required during repairs or replacements.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects by disposing of debris properly.
- Inspected completed jobs to ensure they met all industry standards before finalizing projects.
- Placed expansion joints at intervals in freshly laid cement to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
- Followed safety guidelines while working with heavy equipment such as mixers, vibrators, pumps.
- Repaired damaged surfaces by patching holes, filling cracks and replacing broken components of the surface structure.
- Measured dimensions of foundation formwork according to blueprints or drawings provided.
- Assembled scaffolding around walls or columns prior to beginning repair work.
- Smoothed out imperfections from wet cement using special finishing tools.
- Sealed joints between sections of precast girders when necessary.
- Spread gravel over soil base material prior to pouring concrete foundations for buildings or roads.
- Operated motorized grinders equipped with diamond blades for cutting hard surfaces like brick or stone pavers.
- Maintained exceptional attendance and punctuality throughout duration of employment.
- Operated all tools and equipment within manufacturer's regulation guidelines.
- Monitored quality by smoothing out concrete in segments to deliver level pour.
- Removed rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder or chisel and hammer.
- Arranged concrete forms and spread concrete in uniform and level fashion.
- Maintained safe and efficient workplace by implementing additional safety management training.
- Trained [Number] team members to meet project quality and efficiency standards.
- Communicated with other team members and vendors such as guiding concrete deliveries to facilitate concrete pouring.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
Education
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Salem, MA01-1999
Graphic Design
Salem State College
Salem MaLiberal Arts And General Studies
Umass Boston
Boston Ma.Graphic Design
Mount Ida College
Newton Center, MASkills
- Power Tool Operation
- Scaffold Building
- Traffic Routing
- Team-Oriented and Dependable
- Construction
- Worksite Preparation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Construction Trade Expertise
- Safety and Compliance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Material Transport
Timeline
Product Develpment
self employed
03.2023 - Current
Construction Worker
Contracting specialists
05.2009 - 03.2024
Cement Mason
Boston chimney and tower
05.2007 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Graphic Design
Salem State College
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Umass Boston
Graphic Design
Mount Ida College