Blake Meres
Chisholm,NSW
Summary
Adept Civil Concreter with a proven track record in surpassing project timelines through adaptability and a strong work ethic, honed at Sam Jacobsen Concreting. Skilled in concrete finishing and ensuring safety compliance, I excelled in transforming civil construction visions into reality while fostering team collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Concreter
Self Employed/ Subcontractor
08.2023 - Current
- Managing time effectively with a high work ethic to ensure project timelines are met.
- Skillfully operated mini excavators for preparation and demolition works.
- Adapted to various project types, including residential, commercial, industrial, and civil infrastructure applications involving concrete work.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure seamless communication between teams, resulting in improved overall performance.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Recently helped another company complete 3.7km 3m wide foot.
Concreter
Sam Jacobsen Concreting
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Increased workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines and use of correct PPE.
- Undertook local council civil projects eg; footpaths, kerb/gutter, road patching and parks.
- Ensured accurate measurements for formwork installation by utilizing advanced tools such as laser levels and measuring tapes during preparation phase.
- Improved durability and quality of finished structures by ensuring proper concrete placement, curing techniques, and reinforcement methods were utilized consistently as per specifications and blue prints.
- Maintained safe work environments by implementing and enforcing strict safety protocols during operations.
- Operate small excavators and tipper trucks safely and efficiently for demolition and site preparation.
Checkout Operator/Night Stocker
Woolworths Supermarket
11.2017 - 02.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area, ensuring a positive shopping experience for patrons.
- Actively listened to customer needs, recommending appropriate products or services when necessary.
- Undertake manual tasks in a safe and efficient manner while following correct safety procedures
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Responded proactively to unexpected staffing shortages or emergencies, willingly taking on additional responsibilities when necessary for seamless business operations during night shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
All Saints College
Maitland, NSW09.2020
Skills
- Civil construction subdivision experience
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Active Listening
- Mechanical aptitude
- Problem-solving
- Safety compliance
- High attention to Detail
- Strong work ethic
- Concrete finishing
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Measurements and Calculations
Hobbies
- 4x4 & camping
- fishing
- working on cars
- RFS volunteer firefighter
Timeline
Civil Concreter
Self Employed/ Subcontractor
08.2023 - Current
Concreter
Sam Jacobsen Concreting
11.2022 - 08.2023
Checkout Operator/Night Stocker
Woolworths Supermarket
11.2017 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
All Saints College
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