Shawn Creekmore
Richmond,VA
Summary
Hardworking professional with several years of experience completing high-quality concrete projects. Practiced at preparing site, building forms and pouring concrete.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Century 21
Richmond, VA
02.2009 - 02.2016
- Installed expansion joints, sealants, coatings, and other protective treatments according to specifications.
- Monitored wind, heat or cold throughout curing process.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Applied hardening compounds to protect the surface from weathering and staining.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
- Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
- Created requested finishes and results using small gravel for pebble appearance and other techniques.
- Prioritized tasks for each job after reading project blueprints and documents.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Inspected work sites to ensure that all safety protocols were followed.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
Construction Worker
SKWD Associates
Chesapeake, Virginia
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Utilized electrical, plumbing and HVAC expertise to complete projects and adhere to timelines.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
Education
GED -
Oscar Smith Highschool
Chesapeake, Virginia06-2010
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Concrete finishing
- Finishing techniques
- Surface curing methods
- Pitch and depth correction
- Hand troweling
- Polished concrete
- Slab construction
- Power tool operation
- Power saws
- Broom finishing
- Hand tools operation
- Concrete sculpting
- Retaining walls
- Concrete curing
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Century 21
02.2009 - 02.2016
Construction Worker
SKWD Associates
02.2006 - 02.2008
GED -
Oscar Smith Highschool