Triston Bellew
Festus,MO
Summary
Skilled cement mason with a background in both commercial and residential projects. I have experience in preparing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, sidewalks, roads, paving, and curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align work with safety standards, while ensuring timely completion of projects. Known for the ability to read blueprints accurately and calculate materials needed efficiently, contributing to the reduction of waste and overall project costs. Reliable concrete finisher known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks on schedule. Skilled in surface preparation, decorative concrete techniques, and finishing methods that ensure the durability and aesthetic appeal of surfaces. Excel in time management, teamwork, and problem-solving to deliver projects that meet or exceed expectations. Possess a keen attention to detail and adaptability to work under various conditions while maintaining safety standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Vee-Jay Cement Contracting
St. Louis, MO
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Verified accuracy of survey stakes prior to beginning any excavation or grading activities at a job site.
- Provided technical direction in the installation of formwork, reinforcement steel, and concrete placement.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding status updates on assigned projects.
- Ordered materials such as concrete mixes, sand, gravel, forms, rebar cages. as needed for each job site.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating, and brooming, following project requirements and specifications.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Riteway Concrete
Catawissa, MO
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Applied hardening compounds to protect the surface from weathering and staining.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Repaired curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
- Ensured that proper grades were maintained throughout the project for drainage purposes.
- Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
Superintendent
Davis Electric
Ridgeway, MO
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of construction sites.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Ensured that all subcontractors are in compliance with contract documents by conducting regular inspections of their workmanship.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Reviewed project proposals, estimates, schedules and contracts related to the project.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project status updates, budgeting concerns and timeline adjustments.
- Planned, managed and coordinated construction activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
Concrete Foreman
Osborne Construction
Topeka, KS
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Led weekly team meetings with crew members to discuss upcoming jobs or changes in procedure.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Assigned and supervised personnel to ensure tasks were completed efficiently.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Adjusted mix designs when necessary due to varying environmental conditions or customer requests.
- Resolved any conflicts among personnel or equipment issues in a timely manner.
Concrete Laborer and Finisher
Rick Shipman Construction
Dexter, MO
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment used during construction process.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
- Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
- Use shovels, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
Concrete Laborer
Bud Starkey Construction
Fredericktown, MO
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marquand-Zion Highschool
Marquand, MO05-2016
Skills
- Concrete finishing
- OSHA protocols
- Stained concrete
- Concrete repair
- Stamped concrete
- Polished concrete
- Joint cutting
- Screed usage
- Hand troweling
- Power trowel operation
- Concrete pouring
- Sidewalk construction
- Slab construction
- Power saws
- Site preparation
- Bull floats
- Commercial construction experience
- Form setting
Certification
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Vee-Jay Cement Contracting
07.2021 - 07.2024
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Riteway Concrete
02.2020 - 07.2021
Superintendent
Davis Electric
08.2018 - 06.2019
Concrete Foreman
Osborne Construction
01.2018 - 08.2018
Concrete Laborer and Finisher
Rick Shipman Construction
05.2016 - 12.2017
Concrete Laborer
Bud Starkey Construction
05.2012 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Marquand-Zion Highschool
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