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, ILSkills
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