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Robert Herman

Salem,OR

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at [Previous Employer], excelling in problem-solving and organizational skills. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and effective multitasking. Dependable and adaptable, I consistently deliver results that exceed expectations, driving team success and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Concrete Finisher/Welder/Fabricator

Blazer Industries Inc.
05.2007 - Current
  • Led concrete finishing projects, ensuring high-quality surface preparation and finish consistency.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
  • Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing time and resources for various concrete finishing tasks.
  • Maintained consistent quality in finished surfaces by meticulous attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
  • Upheld company reputation for excellence in the field through consistent delivery of high-quality finished surfaces that met or exceeded client expectations.

Painter

Mid-Valley Pressure Wash & Paint
08.2003 - 02.2007
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.

Concrete Finisher Foreman

Creative Concrete
11.1999 - 03.2000
  • Supervised concrete finishing operations, ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.
  • Maintained inventory of tools and materials, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
  • Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Ordered materials and scheduled cement trucks.
  • Adapted concrete pouring and mixing plans to daily weather and climate.
  • Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.

Concrete Finisher

Finishing Edge Concrete
11.1997 - 10.1999
  • Set concrete forms, ensuring alignments and depths for optimal structural integrity.
  • Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
  • Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
  • Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.

Concrete Finisher/Laborer

Creative Concrete
09.1990 - 10.1997
  • Assisted in setting forms to shape concrete structures accurately.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
  • Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
  • Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.

Farm Ranch Hand

Wildwood Farm
09.1985 - 09.1990
  • Assisted in daily feeding, care, and health monitoring of animals.
  • Monitored water supply systems to ensure hydration for livestock.
  • Contributed to a clean and organized work environment by keeping barns, pens, and other areas free from debris and hazards.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.

Aviation Administrator

United States Navy
01.1981 - 08.1985
  • Facilitated timely aircraft inspections by coordinating schedules with maintenance personnel and regulatory agencies.
  • Managed aircraft maintenance records, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and safety standards.
  • Monitored inventory levels of aviation supplies, facilitating timely procurement and reducing delays.

Education

GED -

South Salem High
Salem, OR
06-1976

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills

Certification

certified welder

Timeline

Concrete Finisher/Welder/Fabricator

Blazer Industries Inc.
05.2007 - Current

Painter

Mid-Valley Pressure Wash & Paint
08.2003 - 02.2007

Concrete Finisher Foreman

Creative Concrete
11.1999 - 03.2000

Concrete Finisher

Finishing Edge Concrete
11.1997 - 10.1999

Concrete Finisher/Laborer

Creative Concrete
09.1990 - 10.1997

Farm Ranch Hand

Wildwood Farm
09.1985 - 09.1990

Aviation Administrator

United States Navy
01.1981 - 08.1985

GED -

South Salem High
Robert Herman