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James Kumah

Reader,WV

Summary

Experienced in creating, repairing and maintaining various structures such as veneers and walls. Knowledgeable about mixing mortar and cement, laying brick, block and stone and interpreting plans.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Block Layer

Kofi Job Construction Company
02.2020 - 11.2024

• Applied colored marble or stone chips, and powdered steel over surfaces to produce prescribed finishes.
• Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
• Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and door sills in freshly poured concrete to provide decorative finish.
• Applied sealants or other protective coatings to waterproof or restore concrete surfaces.
• Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
• Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
• Installed brick and block walls in residential, commercial and industrial settings.

Concrete Installation and Finishing

EG Construction
04.2015 - 03.2019

• Precast terrazzo blocks using wooden forms to speed up installation processes.
• Leveled forms to hold concrete to desired pitch and depth for structures and foundations:
• Completed over 40 concrete projects with an average accuracy rate of 98% in meeting project specification.
• Applied advanced curing techniques, resulting in a 20% reduction in concrete curing time, optimizing project timelines
• Skilled in precise placement and finishing of concrete, consistently achieving a smooth and durable surface.

Equipment Operator,

Ike B Construction
02.2010 - 03.2015

• Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
• Used Self Loader, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need
• Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
• Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
• Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
• Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
• Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
• Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Toase Secondary Senior High School
Toase, Kumasi
06-2001

Skills

  • Wall construction
  • Construction safety
  • Surface finishing
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Loader operation
  • Materials movement
  • Worksite safety
  • Following instructions
  • Heavy equipment operation

Languages

English

Timeline

Block Layer

Kofi Job Construction Company
02.2020 - 11.2024

Concrete Installation and Finishing

EG Construction
04.2015 - 03.2019

Equipment Operator,

Ike B Construction
02.2010 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Toase Secondary Senior High School
James Kumah