Raymond Blackstone
Eugene
Summary
Motivated construction laborer committed to learning and implementing skilled trades and meeting customer needs. Follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Cultivates productive working relationships and instills confidence and trust.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Laborer/Carpenter
Dorman Construction
Eugene
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted with site preparation and cleanup for various construction projects.
- Operated hand and power tools safely and effectively during construction tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded materials to support ongoing construction activities.
- Supported skilled tradespeople by providing necessary tools and materials on-site.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Mixed cement with sand or water to create mortar for bricklaying applications.
- Repaired damaged structures such as walls or floors when needed.
- Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, drywall, roofing systems, and other structural components.
- Used levels to ensure surfaces were even prior to completing tasks.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
Professional Mover
Moving Fellows
Eugene
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Packed and loaded furniture securely into moving trucks.
- Assisted in disassembling and reassembling client furniture as needed.
- Operated hand trucks and dollies for safe transportation of items.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their specific needs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline moving processes.
- Walked through customer sites with checklists to verify job completion.
- Disassembled large pieces of furniture when required for efficient transportation or storage purposes.
- Wrapped furniture in protective coverings before loading it onto truck.
- Reported any damages or broken items immediately to supervisor so they could be properly documented or addressed if necessary.
- Transported materials and pallets between areas.
- Utilized hand trucks, dollies, and other equipment to move heavy items safely.
- Inspected vehicles daily to ensure they were safe for use on the roadways including checking oil levels, tire pressure, lights, brakes.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding services offered by company via phone calls or emails as needed.
Roofer
Evergreen Roofing
Eugene
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Installed roofing materials on residential and commercial buildings efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and repair roofing issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe work practices on-site.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete roofing tasks effectively.
- Assisted in training new roofers on safety standards and installation techniques.
- Removed old roof coverings in preparation for new installations.
- Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
- Measured and cut materials according to specifications with hand tools such as hammers, saws, chisels.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with building materials required for each job site.
- Attended safety meetings to ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
- Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Added vapor barriers or insulating materials on flat roofs.
Education
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, ORSkills
- Site preparation
- Tool operation
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- Flaggers certification (10/20/2025)
Timeline
Construction Laborer/Carpenter
Dorman Construction
07.2023 - 08.2024
Professional Mover
Moving Fellows
05.2022 - 06.2024
Roofer
Evergreen Roofing
02.2021 - 12.2022
Chemeketa Community College