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Donald Whitwood

Hudson

Summary

Dedicated Cement Mason with a strong work ethic and expertise in concrete repair, honed at Concrete Strategies. Proven track record in enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring quality assurance. Skilled in hand troweling and foundation work, I excel in collaborating with teams to deliver durable, high-quality concrete structures on time.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Cement Mason

Concrete Strategies
Bloomington, IL
05.2025 - Current
  • Operated concrete finishing tools to ensure smooth surfaces and precise edges.
  • Assisted in preparing and pouring concrete mixtures according to specifications.
  • Maintained safety protocols while performing tasks on job sites.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
  • Completed finishing work such as smoothing out and leveling poured concrete for residential and commercial construction sites.
  • Trained and mentored Number apprentices over Number month period.
  • Contributed to project success by coordinating with other construction professionals, such as architects and engineers, to ensure accurate execution of plans.
  • Constructed concrete beams, columns and panels.
  • Prepared surfaces with sponge-rubber float or burlap.

Cement Mason

Stark Excavating
Bloomington, IL
2022 - 2025
  • Monitored curing processes to achieve optimal strength and durability of concrete structures.
  • Trained new staff on equipment usage and safety practices in cement masonry.
  • Inspected finished work for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with project standards.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency during projects.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
  • Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
  • Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
  • Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
  • Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
  • Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
  • Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

NCHS
Normal, IL

Skills

Excellent work ethic

Hand troweling

Concrete repair

Foundation work

Timeline

Cement Mason

Concrete Strategies
05.2025 - Current

Cement Mason

Stark Excavating
2022 - 2025

High School Diploma -

NCHS
Donald Whitwood