Darcie Barallon
Drouin,Victoria
Summary
Dedicated Concrete Finisher with extensive experience at Next Level Base Works, skilled in concrete pouring and finishing techniques. Proven ability to enhance project efficiency and quality through meticulous attention to detail and strong teamwork. Committed to safety and client satisfaction, consistently delivering high-quality surfaces that exceed expectations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Next Level Base Works
2023 - Current
- Operated finishing tools to achieve smooth and even surfaces on concrete projects.
- Prepared and mixed concrete according to specifications for various applications.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while performing tasks on job sites.
- Assisted in the layout and installation of forms, reinforcing steel, and other components.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within deadlines and quality standards.
- Conducted inspections of finished work for consistency, quality, and adherence to project plans.
- Trained new workers on best practices for concrete finishing techniques and safety measures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced waste on job sites.
- 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.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- 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.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- 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.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- 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.
- Supported overall project success through expert knowledge of curing times, weather conditions, and other variables affecting final results in the concrete finishing process.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence in the field through consistent delivery of high-quality finished surfaces that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to Number pounds to move job materials.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with team members and supervisors on project progress.
Concrete Finisher
Danconc
2020 - 2023
- 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.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations during all stages of the concrete finishing process.
- Achieved aesthetically pleasing results on decorative finishes using stamping or staining techniques tailored to individual client preferences.
- 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.
- Enhanced team productivity, guiding less experienced workers on proper finishing techniques.
- Achieved smooth finishes by operating power vibrator to compact concrete.
- Ensured compliance with building codes and regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
- Improved structural integrity with application of hardening and sealing compounds to cure surfaces.
- Enhanced project completion rates by efficiently smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures.
- Contributed to aesthetic quality of projects by creating decorative textures in concrete surfaces.
- Customized textures and finishes to meet client specifications, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to sustainable building practices by recommending and using eco-friendly concrete mixes and finishing materials.
- Maintained safe work environments, adhering strictly to safety protocols and using personal protective equipment.
- Increased project efficiency by preparing base for concrete pouring, including compacting soil and laying out wire mesh.
- Enhanced project versatility by fabricating concrete beams, columns, and panels.
- Achieved cost savings through effective reuse and maintenance of finishing tools and equipment.
- Facilitated timely project completion, coordinating closely with other construction professionals to sequence finishing activities.
- Assisted in estimating, measuring, and marking out work areas before concrete pours, facilitating accurate project planning.
- Streamlined project timelines by efficiently removing rough or defective spots on concrete surfaces and patching holes.
- Ensured uniformity and quality of surface finish by selecting appropriate tools and methods for each project.
- Set concrete forms, ensuring alignments and depths for optimal structural integrity.
- Reduced project downtime by maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for each task.
- Improved durability and appearance of structures with application of sealants and waterproofing compounds.
- Monitored concrete as it was poured, spread, and leveled, adjusting work for weather conditions.
- 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
JSG Concrete
01.2013 - 2020
- Operated finishing tools to achieve smooth and even surfaces on concrete projects.
- Prepared and mixed concrete according to specifications for various applications.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while performing tasks on job sites.
- Assisted in the layout and installation of forms, reinforcing steel, and other components.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within deadlines and quality standards.
- Conducted inspections of finished work for consistency, quality, and adherence to project plans.
- Trained new workers on best practices for concrete finishing techniques and safety measures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced waste on job sites.
- 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.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- 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.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- 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.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- 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.
- 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.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to Number pounds to move job materials.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns and providing high-quality finished surfaces.
Education
No Degree -
Drouin High School
DrouinSkills
- Concrete finishing
- Worksite safety
- Float finishing
- Driveway installation
- Bull floats
- Hand tool operation
- Finishing techniques
- Foundation work
- Power tool operation
- Screed usage
- Commercial construction experience
- Concrete repair
- Hand troweling
- Broom finishing
- Power trowel operation
- Sidewalk construction
- Cement and pavement
- Form setting
- Joint cutting
- Polished concrete
- Jointers and edgers
- Concrete polishing
- Trowel machinery
- Slab construction
- Leveling proficiency
- Retaining walls
- Rebar installation
- Concrete pouring
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
JSG Concrete
01.2013 - 2020
Concrete Finisher
Next Level Base Works
2023 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Danconc
2020 - 2023
No Degree -
Drouin High School
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