Daniel Staton
Swanton,OH
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and a focus on customer satisfaction. Experienced in managing operations, inventory control, and team training, contributing to efficient workflows and successful project outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
CGC Property Solutions
Toledo, Ohio
01.2020 - 11.2025
- Finished concrete surfaces with precision and attention to detail.
- Operated hand and power tools for concrete placement and finishing.
- Mixed concrete materials according to specifications and project requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained clean work areas while adhering to safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new workers on proper finishing techniques.
- Monitored weather conditions to optimize curing processes for projects.
- Inspected finished work for quality control and adherence to standards.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Provided assistance in completing projects within deadlines set by supervisor and client.
- Maintained records related to job progress such as hours worked per day and amount of material used.
- Maintained inventory list of items used on job sites to provide reordering details.
Owner/Operator
Rockwood Constrution LLC
Swanton, Ohio
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw staff scheduling to align with business needs and peak hours.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new customers and retain existing ones.
- Handled inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
- Coordinated vendor relationships to secure quality supplies and favorable terms.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve service quality and enhance experience.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Calculated net income and adjusted strategies to increase income and bottom-line profits.
- Established pricing models that balanced competitiveness with profitability goals.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
Laborer Operator
Simple Solutions Concrete
Holland, Ohio
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Operated heavy machinery for concrete placement and finishing tasks.
- Assisted in site preparation and cleanup before and after projects.
- Mixed concrete according to specifications for various construction projects.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment on job sites.
- Maintained tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for efficient workflow during construction tasks.
- Monitored concrete curing processes to maintain quality standards on-site.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks to be completed.
- Maintained and operated heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Organized materials needed for each job task prior to starting work.
- Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, following established protocols.
- Assisted skilled tradesmen with their daily activities when necessary.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, saws, drills, wrenches for various operations.
- Communicated effectively with team members about relevant work matters.
- Repaired and replaced worn or damaged parts on machines as needed.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain safety standards and prevent accidents.
- Assisted with the installation of various structures such as foundations, walls, roofs, and floors.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Ensured all safety regulations were followed throughout the duration of the project.
- Identified potential hazards at job sites and took steps to mitigate them.
- Read blueprints and diagrams accurately to determine job specifications.
- Conducted pre-operational safety checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
Education
GED -
Bowsher High School
Toledo, OH01-2005
Skills
- Concrete finishing
- Concrete mixing
- Equipment operation
- Power tool usage
- Weather monitoring
- Vendor management
- Inventory control
- Customer relationship management
- Project scheduling
- Collaboration skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Quality control
- Time management
- Finishing techniques
- Polished concrete
- Defect correction
- Hand tools operation
- Power tool operation
- Concrete pouring
- Basic structural engineering
- Leveling proficiency
- Trowel machinery
- Site preparation
- Screed usage
- Worksite safety
- Driveway installation
- Commercial construction experience
- Sidewalk construction
- Surface preparation
- Rebar installation
- Hand troweling
- Concrete sculpting
- Retaining walls
- Inventory management
- Cement and pavement
- Foundation work
- Hand tool operation
- Broom finishing
- Float finishing
- Stamped concrete
- Job proposal estimation
- Jointers and edgers
- Form setting
- Joint cutting
- Power saws
- Power trowel operation
- Concrete repair
- Pitch and depth correction
- Slab construction
- Masonry techniques
- Material handling
- Relationship building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Concrete forms
- Safety and security
- Physical stamina
- Task prioritization
- Safety protocols
- Estimate preparation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Active listening
- Weather Conditions Adaptability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Rockwood Constrution LLC
03.2023 - 10.2023
Concrete Finisher
CGC Property Solutions
01.2020 - 11.2025
Laborer Operator
Simple Solutions Concrete
04.2018 - 10.2019
GED -
Bowsher High School