Jonathan Silcox
Pioneer
Summary
Experienced subcontractor with a strong focus on installations and repairs. Skilled in customer interaction and project scheduling, ensuring timely completion and high client satisfaction.
Results-driven contractor specializing in carpentry and concrete finishing. Proven track record of increasing project efficiency and quality through meticulous planning, advanced techniques, and a commitment to client satisfaction.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in managing subcontractor agreements and ensuring project compliance. Successfully coordinated multiple projects, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in project management and contract negotiation.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Subcontractor
Self Employed
Pioneer, TN
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and design preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used, labor hours, and project milestones for client report.
- Demo
- Increased efficiency in project completion by utilizing advanced tools and techniques in carpentry work.
- Maintained excellent professional relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals for future projects.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Brent Phillips Trucking
North Carolina
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate heavy machinery movements on construction sites.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
Concrete Finisher
East TN Poured Walls
Jacksboro, TN
01.2003 - 12.2008
- Finished concrete surfaces to meet project specifications and quality standards.
- Operated and maintained power tools and equipment for efficient concrete application.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion and adherence to safety protocols.
- Assessed site conditions and prepared areas for optimal concrete placement and finishing.
- Trained junior finishers on techniques, tools, and safety measures in concrete finishing processes.
- Implemented improvements in finishing techniques that enhanced surface durability and aesthetics.
- Monitored concrete curing processes to prevent defects and maintain structural integrity.
- Coordinated with project managers to align finishing work with overall construction timelines and goals.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully completing various types of concrete projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Minimized downtime during projects by properly maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery essential for efficient execution of tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Adapted quickly to changing job site requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising quality or exceeding deadlines in completing assigned tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Supported overall project success through expert knowledge of curing times, weather conditions, and other variables affecting final results in the concrete finishing process.
- Achieved aesthetically pleasing results on decorative finishes using stamping or staining techniques tailored to individual client preferences.
- Improved durability and appearance of structures with application of sealants and waterproofing compounds.
- Increased project efficiency by preparing base for concrete pouring, including compacting soil and laying out wire mesh.
- Assisted in estimating, measuring, and marking out work areas before concrete pours, facilitating accurate project planning.
- Achieved smooth finishes by operating power vibrator to compact concrete.
- Enhanced project completion rates by efficiently smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
Concrete Finisher
Appalachian Concrete
Jacksboro, TN
01.1998 - 12.2002
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence in the field through consistent delivery of high-quality finished surfaces that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Served as a reliable resource for team members and supervisors alike when it came to understanding the nuances of concrete finishing, ensuring all decisions were made with optimal results in mind.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns and providing high-quality finished surfaces.
- Streamlined workflow on job sites by skillfully operating various pieces of heavy machinery used in the concrete finishing process.
- Set concrete forms, ensuring alignments and depths for optimal structural integrity.
- Streamlined project timelines by efficiently removing rough or defective spots on concrete surfaces and patching holes.
- Reduced project downtime by maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for each task.
- Monitored concrete as it was poured, spread, and leveled, adjusting work for weather conditions.
- Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
- Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
- Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
- Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
- Mixed cement for standard, volumetric, or pervious concrete.
- Finished concrete surfaces to meet project specifications and quality standards.
- Operated and maintained power tools and equipment for efficient concrete application.
- Monitored concrete curing processes to prevent defects and maintain structural integrity.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Supported overall project success through expert knowledge of curing times, weather conditions, and other variables affecting final results in the concrete finishing process.
- Improved durability and appearance of structures with application of sealants and waterproofing compounds.
- Achieved smooth finishes by operating power vibrator to compact concrete.
- Enhanced project completion rates by efficiently smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
Education
GED -
Scott High School
Huntsville, TNSkills
- Installations and repairs
- Carpenter Subcontractor
- Heavy lifting
- Project management
- Concrete Finisher
- Heavy Machine Operator
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Brent Phillips Trucking
05.2025 - 08.2025
Subcontractor
Self Employed
01.2022 - 12.2025
Concrete Finisher
East TN Poured Walls
01.2003 - 12.2008
Concrete Finisher
Appalachian Concrete
01.1998 - 12.2002
GED -
Scott High School