Jesse Lawson
Republic
Summary
Dynamic Concrete Finisher with extensive experience at John Thomas Concrete, recognized for enhancing project efficiency through expert surface preparation and finishing techniques. Proven ability to achieve high-quality results while ensuring worksite safety and compliance with industry standards. Skilled in concrete pouring and effective team collaboration, consistently delivering aesthetically pleasing finishes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Finisher
John Thomas Concrete
Springfield, MO
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Executed surface preparation for concrete pouring by cleaning, leveling, and compacting substrates.
- Executed concrete mixing and pouring processes in strict accordance with specifications to ensure optimal consistency and quality.
- Executed finishing techniques with trowels and floats to enhance surface texture quality.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure adherence to project timelines.
- Prepared surfaces for concrete pouring by cleaning, leveling, and compacting substrates.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to specifications while ensuring proper consistency and quality.
- Applied finishing techniques using tools such as trowels and floats to achieve desired surface texture.
- Implemented improvements in finishing processes that enhanced overall project efficiency and quality control.
- 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.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- 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.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully completing various types of concrete projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Minimized downtime during projects by properly maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery essential for efficient execution of tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Adapted quickly to changing job site requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising quality or exceeding deadlines in completing assigned tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing time and resources for various concrete finishing tasks.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Maintained consistent quality in finished surfaces by meticulous attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to Number pounds.
- Observed manufacturer's safety procedures and corporate standards for pouring and finishing.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to Number pounds to move job materials.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations during all stages of the concrete finishing process.
- Strengthened relationships with clients through clear communication, professionalism, and consistently meeting deadlines for project completion.
- Streamlined workflow on job sites by skillfully operating various pieces of heavy machinery used in the concrete finishing process.
- Ensured compliance with building codes and regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
- Ensured uniformity and quality of surface finish by selecting appropriate tools and methods for each project.
- Streamlined project timelines by efficiently removing rough or defective spots on concrete surfaces and patching holes.
- Improved structural integrity with application of hardening and sealing compounds to cure surfaces.
- Monitored concrete as it was poured, spread, and leveled, adjusting work for weather conditions.
- Customized textures and finishes to meet client specifications, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
- Achieved smooth finishes by operating power vibrator to compact concrete.
- Contributed to aesthetic quality of projects by creating decorative textures in concrete surfaces.
- Assisted in estimating, measuring, and marking out work areas before concrete pours, facilitating accurate project planning.
- Enhanced project versatility by fabricating concrete beams, columns, and panels.
- Increased project efficiency by preparing base for concrete pouring, including compacting soil and laying out wire mesh.
- Set concrete forms, ensuring alignments and depths for optimal structural integrity.
- Enhanced project completion rates by efficiently smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures.
- Improved durability and appearance of structures with application of sealants and waterproofing compounds.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
- Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
- Mixed cement for standard, volumetric, or pervious concrete.
- Repaired damaged items using different chemicals and tools.
Concrete Finisher
Davis Concrete Construction And Remodeling
Clever, MO
03.2018 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and maintain project timelines effectively.
- Conducted regular inspections of work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Assisted in the training of new workers on concrete finishing techniques and best practices.
- Monitored material inventory levels, reporting shortages to supervisors for timely replenishment.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Served as a reliable resource for team members and supervisors alike when it came to understanding the nuances of concrete finishing, ensuring all decisions were made with optimal results in mind.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns and providing high-quality finished surfaces.
- Applied contraction, construction, or isolation joints in appropriate areas and situations.
- Prepared surfaces for concrete pouring by cleaning, leveling, and compacting substrates.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to specifications while ensuring proper consistency and quality.
- Applied finishing techniques using tools such as trowels and floats to achieve desired surface texture.
- Implemented improvements in finishing processes that enhanced overall project efficiency and quality control.
- 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.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- 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.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully completing various types of concrete projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Minimized downtime during projects by properly maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery essential for efficient execution of tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to Number pounds.
- Observed manufacturer's safety procedures and corporate standards for pouring and finishing.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to Number pounds to move job materials.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations during all stages of the concrete finishing process.
- Streamlined workflow on job sites by skillfully operating various pieces of heavy machinery used in the concrete finishing process.
- Ensured compliance with building codes and regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
- Streamlined project timelines by efficiently removing rough or defective spots on concrete surfaces and patching holes.
- Improved structural integrity with application of hardening and sealing compounds to cure surfaces.
- Monitored concrete as it was poured, spread, and leveled, adjusting work for weather conditions.
- Achieved smooth finishes by operating power vibrator to compact concrete.
- Contributed to aesthetic quality of projects by creating decorative textures in concrete surfaces.
- Enhanced project versatility by fabricating concrete beams, columns, and panels.
- Increased project efficiency by preparing base for concrete pouring, including compacting soil and laying out wire mesh.
- Set concrete forms, ensuring alignments and depths for optimal structural integrity.
- Enhanced project completion rates by efficiently smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures.
- Improved durability and appearance of structures with application of sealants and waterproofing compounds.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
- Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
- Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Mixed cement for standard, volumetric, or pervious concrete.
- Repaired damaged items using different chemicals and tools.
Concrete Finisher
Advanced Concrete Technology
Springfield, MO
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- Supported overall project success through expert knowledge of curing times, weather conditions, and other variables affecting final results in the concrete finishing process.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence in the field through consistent delivery of high-quality finished surfaces that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Adapted quickly to changing job site requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising quality or exceeding deadlines in completing assigned tasks related to concrete finishing.
- 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.
- Strengthened relationships with clients through clear communication, professionalism, and consistently meeting deadlines for project completion.
- Ensured uniformity and quality of surface finish by selecting appropriate tools and methods for each project.
- Applied contraction, construction, or isolation joints in appropriate areas and situations.
- Prepared surfaces for concrete pouring by cleaning, leveling, and compacting substrates.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to specifications while ensuring proper consistency and quality.
- Implemented improvements in finishing processes that enhanced overall project efficiency and quality control.
- Applied finishing techniques using tools such as trowels and floats to achieve desired surface texture.
- 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.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- 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.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully completing various types of concrete projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to Number pounds.
- Observed manufacturer's safety procedures and corporate standards for pouring and finishing.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to Number pounds to move job materials.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations during all stages of the concrete finishing process.
- Streamlined workflow on job sites by skillfully operating various pieces of heavy machinery used in the concrete finishing process.
- Ensured compliance with building codes and regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
- Streamlined project timelines by efficiently removing rough or defective spots on concrete surfaces and patching holes.
- Improved structural integrity with application of hardening and sealing compounds to cure surfaces.
- Monitored concrete as it was poured, spread, and leveled, adjusting work for weather conditions.
- Achieved smooth finishes by operating power vibrator to compact concrete.
- Contributed to aesthetic quality of projects by creating decorative textures in concrete surfaces.
- Enhanced project versatility by fabricating concrete beams, columns, and panels.
- Increased project efficiency by preparing base for concrete pouring, including compacting soil and laying out wire mesh.
- Set concrete forms, ensuring alignments and depths for optimal structural integrity.
- Enhanced project completion rates by efficiently smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures.
- Improved durability and appearance of structures with application of sealants and waterproofing compounds.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
- Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
- Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Mixed cement for standard, volumetric, or pervious concrete.
- Repaired damaged items using different chemicals and tools.
Concrete Finisher
David Popengas
Springfield, MO
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with team members and supervisors on project progress.
- Achieved aesthetically pleasing results on decorative finishes using stamping or staining techniques tailored to individual client preferences.
- Maintained safe work environments, adhering strictly to safety protocols and using personal protective equipment.
- Facilitated timely project completion, coordinating closely with other construction professionals to sequence finishing activities.
Education
High School Diploma - Technology Education
Birchwood High
Columbia, SC05-1992
Skills
Concrete finishing
Worksite safety
Float finishing
Bull floats
Driveway installation
Hand tool operation
Foundation work
Finishing techniques
Screed usage
Power tool operation
Commercial construction experience
Hand troweling
Concrete repair
Broom finishing
Power trowel operation
Sidewalk construction
Cement and pavement
Form setting
Stamped concrete
Joint cutting
Concrete curing
Polished concrete
Forklift operation
Jointers and edgers
Concrete polishing
Power saws
Trowel machinery
Slab construction
Surface preparation
Leveling proficiency
OSHA protocols
Patio building
Site preparation
Truck chute operation
Stained concrete
Defect correction
Pitch and depth correction
Retaining walls
Concrete sculpting
Hand tools operation
Faux finishes
Surface curing methods
Rebar installation
Concrete pouring
Surface finishing
Concrete forms
Hand and power tool operation
Surface leveling and smoothing
Safety and security
Chipping and grinding
Form setting and alignment
Concrete spreading
Concrete, grout, and slurry mixing
Concrete staining
Colored finishes
Basic mathematics
Anchor bolt installation
Concrete finishing brushes
Jointers and edging tools
Concrete pour facilitation
Physical strength
Surface roughing
Abrasive rubbing stones
Equipment inspection
Fixture installation
Power concrete buggies
Surface polishing
Curing mats
Concrete casting
Waterproofing
Power grinding
Standards compliance
Surface stamping
Muriatic acid handling
Hydraulic concrete breakers
Accomplishments
Cox hospital extention
Coke cola parking lot
Jordan vally parking lot
Cox south parking removal and repave
Neosho airport removal and repour
All DollarGeneral stores concrete
Certification
Osha 10
OSHA 30
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
John Thomas Concrete
12.2023 - 03.2025
Concrete Finisher
Davis Concrete Construction And Remodeling
03.2018 - 02.2023
Concrete Finisher
Advanced Concrete Technology
02.2015 - 11.2016
Concrete Finisher
David Popengas
08.2013 - 03.2015
High School Diploma - Technology Education
Birchwood High