Gavin Townsend

• Ensured accurate measurements for formwork installation by utilizing advanced tools such as laser levels and measuring tapes during the preparation phase.
• Collaborated with project managers to ensure seamless communication between teams, resulting in improved overall performance.
• Improved durability of finished structures by ensuring proper concrete placement, curing techniques, and reinforcement methods were utilized consistently.
• Maintained safe work environments by implementing and enforcing strict safety protocols during concrete operations.
• Prevented delays due to weather by closely monitoring local conditions and adjusting project timelines accordingly for optimal concrete curing results.
• Gained proficiency in operating a variety of concrete equipment such as mixers, pumps, trowels, vibrators, screeds, among others for optimal productivity on job sites.
• Supported team cohesion through effective communication skills while working alongside fellow concreters and other tradespeople on shared projects.
• Enhanced project efficiency by accurately estimating and ordering materials for concrete projects.
• Enhanced worksite organization by maintaining clean and organized work areas throughout the entire construction process.
• Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service throughout the project duration.
• Achieved smoother finishes with expertly applied finishing techniques such as broom finishing or hand troweling on various surfaces like floors or sidewalks.
• Reduced waste on job sites by optimizing material usage while maintaining quality standards in construction projects.
• Streamlined project timelines through precise coordination of concrete pouring schedules with other trade workers involved in the construction process.
• Contributed to a positive company image through strict adherence to professional ethics, guidelines, and standards while interacting with clients, colleagues, and supervisors on job sites.
• Contributed to cost reduction efforts through diligent monitoring of equipment maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
• Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
• Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
• Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
• Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
• Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
• Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
• Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
• Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
• Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
• Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
• Observed manufacturer's safety procedures and corporate standards for pouring and finishing.
• Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
• Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to Number pounds.
• Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to Number pounds to move job materials.
• Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
• Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
• Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
• Estimated materials and labor costs for concrete projects to manage project budgets.
• Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
• Mixed cement for standard, volumetric, or pervious concrete.
• Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
• Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
• Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
• Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
• Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
• Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks.
• Repaired damaged items using different chemicals and tools.
• Applied contraction, construction, or isolation joints in appropriate areas and situations.
• Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
• Monitored inventory of key tools and materials used at each project site to provide consistent availability.

• Ensured accurate measurements for formwork installation by utilizing advanced tools such as laser levels and measuring tapes during the preparation phase.
• Collaborated with project managers to ensure seamless communication between teams, resulting in improved overall performance.

I have been concreting for 30 odd years and spent 30 years on the Gold Coast doing private work also civil works and worked with many concreters.! I did 50percent of the the work on the Gold Coast Brisbane and surrounding areas doing decorative concrete as a leading hand.