Qonta Carter
San Jacinto,CA
Summary
Dynamic Concrete Finisher with extensive experience at San Diego Job Corps, skilled in concrete pouring and finishing techniques. Proven ability to enhance worksite safety and reduce material wastage through effective teamwork and critical thinking. Recognized for training new employees and achieving high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Personable and hardworking, capable of thriving in demanding environments while maintaining safety and quality standards. Possesses foundational knowledge in concrete mixing and pouring techniques, along with proficiency in using hand and power tools. Committed to delivering durable and aesthetically pleasing concrete finishes that meet project specifications.
Offering reliable and dedicated work ethic, ready to learn and grow in concrete finishing. Brings understanding of construction site safety and basic concrete mixing and handling. Ready to use and develop skills in teamwork and manual labor in Desired Position role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
San Diego Job Corps
10.2024 - 06.2025
- 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.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- 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.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Education
High School Diploma - N/A
Mountain View High School
699 Young St San Jacinto CA 9258203.2023
Skills
- Concrete finishing
- Worksite safety
- Float finishing
- Bull floats
- Hand tool operation
- Driveway installation
- Finishing techniques
- Power tool operation
- Screed usage
- Concrete repair
- Hand troweling
- Broom finishing
- Joint cutting
- Stamped concrete
- Form setting
- Sidewalk construction
- Power trowel operation
- Concrete curing
- Polished concrete
- Concrete polishing
- OSHA protocols
- Concrete pouring
- Rebar installation
- Team supervision
- Physical strength
- Critical thinking
- Packaging and labeling
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Cleaning and organizing
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team motivation
- Materials loading
- Equipment operation
- Truck unloading
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
San Diego Job Corps
10.2024 - 06.2025
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
07.2024 - 10.2024
High School Diploma - N/A
Mountain View High School
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