Keith Frens
Fremont,MI
Summary
Organized Concrete Foreman with 20 years of experience in concrete. Successful at leading by example and giving detailed directions. Knowledgeable about budgeting, adapting plans to varying conditions and efficient, timely work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Mike Rosema Concrete
02.2023 - Current
- Directed daily operations of concrete finishing projects, maintaining adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Improved project efficiency by overseeing concrete finishing tasks and coordinating team efforts.
- Ensured high-quality results by training team members in the latest concrete finishing techniques and industry best practices.
- Optimized crew productivity by assigning specific tasks based on individual strengths, skills, and experience levels.
Concrete Finisher
Sellinger Contractors
03.2022 - 02.2023
- 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.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Minimized downtime during projects by properly maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery essential for efficient execution of tasks related to concrete finishing.
Foreman
Patron
02.2015 - 03.2022
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Optimized equipment usage, scheduling regular maintenance and updates to prevent downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
North View HighSchool
Grand Rapids, MI05-2006
Skills
- Layout planning
- Material estimation
- Expansion joint installation
- Hand troweling
- Stamped concrete
- Grade checking
- Power troweling
- Surface finishing
- Rebar installation
- Concrete placement
- Slab preparation
Certification
ACI Concrete Finisher and Techichen
Concrete Collage
Timeline
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Mike Rosema Concrete
02.2023 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Sellinger Contractors
03.2022 - 02.2023
Foreman
Patron
02.2015 - 03.2022
ACI Concrete Finisher and Techichen
Concrete Collage
High School Diploma -
North View HighSchool
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