Shea Kocinski
Pittsburgh
Summary
To ensure an entry level CAD drafter/designer position
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Local526 Cement Masons
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared and leveled surfaces for concrete pouring, ensuring accurate grading and alignment
- Assisted in the placement, pouring, and smoothing of concrete for residential and commercial projects
- Used hand and power tools to shape, smooth, and finish concrete surfaces, including stamping and texturing for decorative finishes
- Maintained and operated concrete finishing tools such as trowels, screeds, and power trowels
- Monitored the curing process to ensure concrete met strength and durability specifications
- Collaborated with a team to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
- Ensured safety protocols were followed, including proper handling of materials and equipment
- Cleaned and maintained tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance and extend service life
Concrete Finisher
Baiano Construction Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- 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.
Concrete Finisher
Allison Park Contractors
Gibsonia, PA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing time and resources for various concrete finishing tasks.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
Concrete Finisher
Escajeda Concrete Division
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- 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.
- 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.
Concrete Finisher
PJ Dick Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Minimized downtime during projects by properly maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery essential for efficient execution of tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Adapted quickly to changing job site requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising quality or exceeding deadlines in completing assigned tasks related to concrete finishing.
Landscape Worker
JJs Landscaping
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining and improving landscape features such as lawns, gardens, and walkways.
Landscape Worker
Terragreen
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Operated machinery to complete work efficiently and safely.
- Transported materials to different locations on site to facilitate project progress.
- Followed blueprints and plans to ensure accurate construction.
- Completed assigned tasks promptly, contributing to project timelines.
Education
GED -
Nokesville, VA08.2019
Skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Conflict Resolution
- Computer literacy
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptive
- Reading blueprints and manuals
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Baiano Construction Inc
08.2024 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Allison Park Contractors
05.2024 - 08.2024
Concrete Finisher
Escajeda Concrete Division
06.2023 - 05.2024
Concrete Finisher
Local526 Cement Masons
02.2023 - Current
Concrete Finisher
PJ Dick Inc
02.2023 - 06.2023
Landscape Worker
JJs Landscaping
06.2022 - 02.2023
Landscape Worker
Terragreen
06.2021 - 06.2022