Matt Drew
Angola,IN
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
K and R Construction-Decatur, IN
Decatur, IN
10.2024 - Current
- Lead carpenter, Framing, concrete finisher
- Roofing metal and shingles
- Flooring, carpet and laminate floors, sub floors
- Insulation, some hvac experience
- Hand tools experience in all hand and power tools. excavators experience as well
Block Mason
Hoffmann construction
Ocala, FL
11.2012 - 02.2019
- Constructed block walls and structures, ensuring alignment and stability.
- Operated masonry tools and equipment to complete projects efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to manage workflow and meet deadlines.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Mentored junior masons, enhancing skill development and productivity.
- Assessed project requirements, selecting appropriate materials for durability.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure project specifications were met accurately.
- Improved processes by identifying inefficiencies in block laying techniques.
- Contributed to building safety and structural integrity by reinforcing walls with steel bars as needed.
- Increased precision in block placement by utilizing advanced tools such as laser levels and string lines during the installation process.
- Ensured adherence to building codes and regulations by thoroughly understanding relevant guidelines for masonry work.
Concrete Finisher
Ray Stevenson's masonry
Inverness, FL
02.2006 - 06.2011
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Adapted quickly to changing job site requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising quality or exceeding deadlines in completing assigned tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Observed manufacturer's safety procedures and corporate standards for pouring and finishing.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Streamlined project timelines by efficiently removing rough or defective spots on concrete surfaces and patching holes.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Mixed cement for standard, volumetric, or pervious concrete.
- Applied curing compounds to enhance concrete durability and prevent cracking during the drying process.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns and providing high-quality finished surfaces.
- Minimized downtime during projects by properly maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery essential for efficient execution of tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks.
- Assisted in estimating, measuring, and marking out work areas before concrete pours, facilitating accurate project planning.
- Operated and maintained tools including trowels, floats, and screeds for optimal performance.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully completing various types of concrete projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently while adhering to safety protocols.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to [Number] pounds.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Enhanced project versatility by fabricating concrete beams, columns, and panels.
- Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
- Supported overall project success through expert knowledge of curing times, weather conditions, and other variables affecting final results in the concrete finishing process.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Set concrete forms, ensuring alignments and depths for optimal structural integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- 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.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Maintained safe work environments, adhering strictly to safety protocols and using personal protective equipment.
- Assisted in setting forms and preparing sites for concrete placement to ensure project specifications.
- Inspected finished work against blueprints to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with team members and supervisors on project progress.
- Strengthened relationships with clients through clear communication, professionalism, and consistently meeting deadlines for project completion.
- Facilitated timely project completion, coordinating closely with other construction professionals to sequence finishing activities.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Reduced project downtime by maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for each task.
- Ensured uniformity and quality of surface finish by selecting appropriate tools and methods for each project.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
- Monitored concrete as it was poured, spread, and leveled, adjusting work for weather conditions.
- Achieved smooth finishes by operating power vibrator to compact concrete.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to [Number] pounds to move job materials.
- Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Finished concrete surfaces to achieve smooth, even textures in various weather conditions.
Education
High school - undefined
Angola High
Angola06.2002
Skills
Woodworking
Metal stud framing
Power tools for woodworking
Trim carpentry
Commercial carpentry
Assembly
Residential construction
English
Cabinet installation
Roofing
Residential carpentry
Heavy lifting
Power tools
Fabrication
Attention to detail
Blueprint reading
Carpentry - Carpentry experience (3-5 years)
Fixture installation
Frame carpentry
Remodeling
Drywall
Construction
Welding
Forklift
Handyman experience
Wood finishing
Door hanging
Driving
Construction painting
Hand tools
Timeline
Carpenter
K and R Construction-Decatur, IN
10.2024 - Current
Block Mason
Hoffmann construction
11.2012 - 02.2019
Concrete Finisher
Ray Stevenson's masonry
02.2006 - 06.2011
High school - undefined
Angola High