Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Richard Gieske

Jackson,MI

Summary

Driven and accomplished Concrete Finisher and Manager with a proven track record at Cooks Concrete and Brothers Outdoor World. Excelled in concrete finishing, worksite safety, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in commercial construction and team leadership, significantly improving project efficiency and team performance. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects of construction projects.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Concrete Finisher

Cooks Concrete
03.2020 - 01.2024
  • 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.

Manager/Crew Team Member

Brothers Outdoor World
03.2010 - 12.2019
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northwest High School, Jackson, MI
07.2004

Skills

  • Concrete finishing
  • Worksite safety
  • Float finishing
  • Driveway installation
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Concrete Repair
  • Hand troweling
  • Broom finishing
  • Joint cutting
  • Concrete Curing

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Certification

  • WorkZone Traffic Control Safety Certification–[State Department of Transportation or Equivalent].
  • Forklift Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Concrete Finisher - Cooks Concrete
03.2020 - 01.2024
Manager/Crew Team Member - Brothers Outdoor World
03.2010 - 12.2019
Northwest High School - High School Diploma,
Richard Gieske