- Electronics and Circuit Building
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Volunteer Travel
- Music
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Gym Workouts
- Volunteering
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Rock Climbing
- Virtual Reality
- Video Gaming
- Coding and Programming
- Playing Sports
- Surfing
- Video Game Design
- Interior Design
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Strategy Games
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Swimming
- Team Sports
- Volunteer Work
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Road Trips
- Fashion
Dakota Wade Gray
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced construction professional with expertise in concrete finishing, site supervision, and foreman responsibilities. Strong background in union jobs ensures quality craftsmanship and compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability to efficiently manage projects, work collaboratively with teams, and deliver high-quality construction results. Well-versed in caring for lined and concrete swimming pools as a hardworking Swimming Pool Technician. Proficient in grounds maintenance, chemical handling, and debris removal, offering 2 years of related experience. Ready to contribute to a long-term position with room for advancement. Expert Drywaller with 6 years of experience, gained extensive knowledge in hanging and finishing drywall in commercial and residential environments. Excel in coordinating installation and repair, using drywall and carpentry tools, while documenting each job through computer software and photos. Punctuality, hard work, and dedication to improving the entire team's work are core values. Dedicated Asphalt Laborer knowledgeable about calculating sizes and loads, laying asphalt, and finishing sites. Excellent communication skills and 1 year and a half of related experience as a safe driver and equipment operator. Prepared to take on any task to meet tight deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Finishing
SENCO Construction
05.2021 - 12.2024
- Performed concrete finishing, including setting forms, pouring, and smoothing surfaces
- Led crews on-site, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety regulations
- Coordinated with project managers to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards
- Executed precision concrete finishing on over 100,000 square feet of construction projects annually, enhancing surface durability and aesthetic appeal while reducing project completion time by 45% using advanced troweling techniques and tools
- Constructed both one-off and mass-produced items with skilled finishing work such as engravings and embossings.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
- Fabricated forms for concrete by pouring and finishing concrete.
- Assisted truck operator by positioning discharge chute of truck or pump to direct concrete into correct areas.
- Smoothed and leveled new concrete or other materials.
- Monitored weather conditions and appropriately adjusted concrete laying plans.
- Performed general labor tasks on concrete construction job sites using multiple power tools and specialized hand tools.
- Repaired defects in concrete such as honeycombed appearance.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
- Reinforced concrete slabs and pieces by placing and securing steel bars to enhance and extend life of structures.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Adapted concrete pouring and mixing plans to daily weather and climate.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Handled prep work for remodeling projects by plastering, sanding and finishing.
- Mixed mortar and concrete.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
Concrete Contractor
GM Sipes Construction Inc
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Specialized in structural and concrete work for residential and commercial projects
- Assisted in managing teams, ensuring proper material usage and site safety
- Operated heavy machinery, including mixers and power tools
- Executed over 250 concrete pouring projects, utilizing advanced techniques and precision tools to ensure a 98% customer satisfaction rate in both residential and commercial sectors
Machines Specialist
Stevens Industries
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in various phases of construction projects, including site prep and finishing
- Provided quality control checks on completed concrete work
- Communicated effectively with team members to enhance productivity
- Operated and calibrated industrial machinery for 300+ production cycles monthly, improving production efficiency by 25% and minimizing equipment downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting protocols
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Foundation Concrete Pouring
MBI Construction
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Executed foundation pouring, grading, and finishing tasks
- Executed the pouring of concrete foundations for 15 residential projects annually, ensuring adherence to safety standards and completion within a 5% variance of projected timelines, utilizing advanced leveling tools and laser-guided systems
- Worked alongside contractors and supervisors to maintain efficiency
- Ensured OSHA safety compliance and proper handling of tools and materials
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
- Mixed cement for standard, volumetric, or pervious concrete.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beecher City Junior Senior High School
Beecher City, IL05-2021
Skills
- Concrete Finishing
- Site Supervision
- Blueprint Reading
- Project Execution
- Structural Framework
- Foundation Work
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment Operation
- Maintenance
- Team Leadership
- Crew Management
- Concrete grading
- Concrete formwork
- Polishing and finishing techniques
- Concrete mixing procedures
- Concrete detail drawings
- Concrete reinforcement
- Hand finishing
- Finishing chemicals and materials
- Drywall finishing
- Finishing work
- Industrial concrete experience
- Concrete casting
- Finishing tools
- Concrete forms
- Spread concrete
- Concrete pump unloading
- Concrete construction
- Concrete form creation
- Concrete compacting
- Concrete leveling
- Concrete pump loading
- OSHA concrete manufacturing safety trained
- Concrete spreading
- Performing finishing work
- Concrete pouring
- Concrete polishing
- Surface finishing
- Concrete form construction
- Concrete removal
- Concrete setting
- Concrete staining
- Concrete pours
- Concrete pathways
- Concrete laying
- Concrete pouring and finishing
- Concrete mixing
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Union Experience
Extensive experience working in union construction roles, following industry labor standards. Expertise in collaborative team environments and adhering to trade regulations.
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Concrete Strength Testing Technician - American Concrete Institute (ACI).
Interests
Timeline
Machines Specialist
Stevens Industries
10.2024 - 11.2024
Concrete Finishing
SENCO Construction
05.2021 - 12.2024
Concrete Contractor
GM Sipes Construction Inc
04.2021 - 12.2024
Foundation Concrete Pouring
MBI Construction
03.2020 - 04.2021
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Concrete Strength Testing Technician - American Concrete Institute (ACI).
High School Diploma -
Beecher City Junior Senior High School
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