Ryan Nugent
Dewey,IL
Summary
Reliable Cement Finisher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in surface preparation, concrete mixing, and finishing techniques which ensure quality workmanship. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, making significant contributions to project success by ensuring tasks are completed within deadlines while maintaining high standards of safety and precision.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cement Finisher
Local 143 Intl Un Oper Engners
Champaign, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Created textured finishes on newly poured concrete surfaces through stamping or staining techniques.
- Repaired damaged concrete by patching holes and cracks with mortar mix.
- Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Prioritized tasks for each job after reading project blueprints and documents.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
Cement Finisher
3W Concrete and Excavating
Fisher, IL
04.2020 - 08.2024
- Measured and cut expansion joints in freshly poured cement slabs.
- Smoothed out cement mixtures with trowels or floats to create a level surface.
- Installed forms for sidewalks, curbs and gutters prior to pouring concrete into them.
- Cut bricks, stones, tiles or other materials for decorative features such as pathways or patios.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
Cement Finisher
Anderson Brothers
Mahomet, IL
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Monitored wind, heat or cold throughout curing process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paxton Buckley-Loda High School
Paxton, IL05-2004
Skills
- Project Estimation
- Pitch and Depth Correction
- Concrete mixing
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Tool Maintenance
- Surface Preparation
- Jointers and edgers
- Worksite safety
Timeline
Cement Finisher
Local 143 Intl Un Oper Engners
08.2024 - Current
Cement Finisher
3W Concrete and Excavating
04.2020 - 08.2024
Cement Finisher
Anderson Brothers
05.2016 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Paxton Buckley-Loda High School
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