Juan Carlos Lara Medina
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Skilled Concrete Finisher with extensive experience at Cowboy Concrete, demonstrating exceptional worksite safety and concrete finishing abilities. Leveraged expertise in surface preparation and pitch correction to enhance project efficiency and quality. Recognized for maintaining high safety standards and contributing to a significant increase in customer satisfaction through meticulous workmanship and effective team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Cowboy Concrete
Wellington , CO
01.2024 - Current
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies such as bags of cement onto trucks or wheelbarrows.
- Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Removed rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder, or chisel and hammer.
- Sprayed curing compound on newly finished surfaces as needed.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
- Restored damaged and worn stonework on old buildings or sites.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Inspected work sites to ensure that all safety protocols were followed.
- Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
Drywall Laborer
Palace Drywall
Fort Collins, CO
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Installed new drywall sheets to ceilings and walls with screws, nails, or adhesives.
- Completed drywall finish work with exceptional quality and efficiency.
- Measured, cut, and installed metal corner beads to reinforce outside corners of drywall.
- Cut holes in drywall for electrical outlets or plumbing fixtures using a keyhole saw or drill bit.
- Contributed to increase in positive online reviews by smoothly completing installations and maximizing customer satisfaction.
- Hung plastic sheeting over doorways and windows to contain dust during installation processes.
- Used hand tools such as trowels, broad knives or spatulas to apply sealing compound to holes and cracks.
- Installed and oversaw installation of drywall on various commercial and residential projects.
Concrete Finisher
Hoss Concrete
Fort Collins, CO
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies such as bags of cement onto trucks or wheelbarrows.
- Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
- Removed rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder, or chisel and hammer.
- Sprayed curing compound on newly finished surfaces as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Inspected work sites to ensure that all safety protocols were followed.
- Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
Concrete Finisher
Pierson Concrete
Loveland, CO
04.2019 - 01.2023
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies such as bags of cement onto trucks or wheelbarrows.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Removed rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder, or chisel and hammer.
- Sprayed curing compound on newly finished surfaces as needed.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
- Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
- Monitored conditions of the job site to prevent damage or accidents due to wet cement or other hazardous materials.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zacatecas
Zacatecas Mexico03-1997
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Concrete finishing
- Restaurant equipment maintenance
- Pitch and depth correction
- Forklift operation
- Surface preparation
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Cowboy Concrete
01.2024 - Current
Drywall Laborer
Palace Drywall
01.2023 - 01.2024
Concrete Finisher
Pierson Concrete
04.2019 - 01.2023
Concrete Finisher
Hoss Concrete
07.2018 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Zacatecas