Vincent L Crew
Apt C
Newport News, VA 23606 US
Phone: 757-***-****
Alt Phone: 757-***-****
abkvtz@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
I am looking for employment with a company that provides great customer
care and service, one that sees their company as a passion and not just a
business, a company who is interested in working with a detail orientated
person who is reliable, proficient, comprehensive, hard working and willing
to get the job done. I want a job with a company that I can establish a
career with and excel at my everyday duties with the ability to climb the
corporate ladder.
Abilities
I have worked as a Concrete Finisher for ten to fifteen years I am very
knowledgeable in many areas to include: painting and refinishing,
scaffolding and brick masonry. I worked as a maintenance worker and cook
years ago.
Employment History
Concrete Finisher/Laborer
06/2003 - 11/2009 Pembroke Construction Hampton, VA
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly
constructed. Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and
depth, and align them. Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake,
shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float. Mold
expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and
straightedge. Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring
concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms. Produce rough
concrete surface, using broom. Operate power vibrator to compact
concrete. Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who
use shovels or special tools to spread it. Mix cement, sand, and water to
produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or
concrete-mixing machine. Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for
reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using
power saw and drill. Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth
surface and obtain specified finish. Wet surface to prepare for bonding,
fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to
determine if it is rough or uneven. Apply hardening and sealing compounds
to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface. Chip,
scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish
concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools. Build
wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand
tools. Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or
coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish. Waterproof or
restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds. Install anchor
bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured
concrete and/or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative
finish. Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface. Polish
surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
Cook
08/1999 - 06/2004 Hardees Williamsburg, VA
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas. Clean
food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils. Operate
large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or
griddles. Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and
quantity. Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food
required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to
instructions. Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking. Cook
and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which
are prepared to order or kept warm until sold. Cook the exact number of
items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders
simultaneously. Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or
power tools or equipment. Performed a variety of tasks, which included any
combination of the following: Mow and edge lawns using power mowers and
edger's, Gather and remove litter, provide proper upkeep of sidewalks,
parking lot and other grounds features. Shovel snow from walks and parking
lot and spread salt in those areas.
Housekeeping Worker
06/1989 - 07/1993 The Hospitality Williamsburg, VA
Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators,
stairways and other work areas so that health standards are met. Clean
rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum
cleaners and/or shampooers. Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays,
and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas. Carry linens,
towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts. Sweep,
scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered
scrubbing and waxing machines. Dust and polish furniture and
equipment. Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and
tidy. Replace light bulbs. Replenish supplies such as drinking and
glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items. Sort, count, and
mark clean linens, and store them in linen closets. Disinfect equipment
and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers. Wash dishes
and clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware.
Plumber Helper
12/1985 - 01/1987 Colonial Mechanic Plumbing Williamsburg, VA
Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures,
and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes. Cut or drill holes in
walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes. Measure, cut, thread
and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other
supports. Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes,
and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes. Requisition
tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and
transport materials and equipment to work site. Fit or assist in fitting
valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand
tools. Assist pipefitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of
piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems. Excavate and grade
ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service. Cut pipe and
lift up to fitters. Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.