Donovan Williams
Concrete Finisher/Concrete Form Carpenter/Laborer
New Orleans, LA 70122
Professional Summary
With more than 15+ years of experience in commercial, residential, structural, and industrial concrete
construction.
Thorough knowledge of methods, practices and equipment, used in concrete finishing and
masonry services and activities.
Excellent knowledge of tools and equipment used in traffic concrete finishing and masonry
services and activities.
Sound methods and techniques used in estimating time and materials for assigned projects.
Deep knowledge of safe work practices.
Strong knowledge of principles of personnel supervision and training.
Excellent ability to perform a full range of concrete finishing and masonry work.
Profound ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Uncommon ability to estimate necessary materials and supplies with a reasonable degree of
accuracy.
Sound ability to lead and assist others in concrete finishing and masonry work.
Exceptional ability to interact effectively with co-workers.
Uncommon ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Proven ability to appear for work on time and follow directions from a supervisor.
Sound ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
Ability to accept constructive criticism; and establish and maintain
cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
Has and willing to travel throughout United States to construction sites.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Concrete Finisher/Laborer
Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans-New Orleans, LA
August 2025 to Present
Responsible for setting forms, pouring, leveling, finishing, and curing concrete using specialized hand/
power tools. Expertise includes operating equipment, patching, and ensuring, durable, finished products.
Creates, finishing, and repairing high-quality concrete surfaces like slabs, sidewalks, and curbing,
adhering strictly to blueprints and safety standards.
Concrete Finisher
Boh Brothers Construction-New Orleans, LA
May 2023 to June 2025
New Orleans, LA
Pour and finish concrete structures such as storm drain systems, sidewalks and curbs and gutters.
Construct wood forms for concrete construction projects.
Break up and dig out existing concrete structures for repair and reconstruction.
Construct and repair brick and concrete block walls and structures.
Identify areas needing concrete or masonry repair and take corrective action.
Mix concrete by hand and using power driven mixers as required.
Lead and assist others in a variety of concrete related work.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and associated work.
Make routine and emergency purchases as authorized and required and provide assistance in the
preparation of the annual building section budget.
Operate and perform routine maintenance on compressors, jackhammers, cement mixers,
concrete saws and related equipment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Assisted in undertaking a range of support duties when required by the Supervisor.
Journeyman Concrete Finisher (Traveling Crew)
Hi-Way Paving Inc.-Hilliard, OH
March 2022 to September 2023
Willingness to move from job to job within the southeastern United State
• occasionally required to sit, climb, and use hands
• is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their
shoulders
• Directed the pouring of ready-mix concrete and the operation of automatic curb machine
• Hand finishes fresh concrete and plasters and repairs of old concrete
• Repairs old concrete structures using concrete bonding chemicals
• Prepares concrete mixtures for use in automate curb machine
• Works from blue prints, sketches, or oral and written instructions
Concrete Finisher/Laborer
Durr Heavy Construction, LLC-Harahan, LA
October 2018 to November 2020
• Studied applicable codes and learned to build to specifications.
• Assisted with planning job sites, including materials, and scheduling.
• Unloaded raw materials at job sites and arranged according to plan.
• Minimized waste by working efficiently and accurately.
• Helped experienced form setters complete complex tasks.
• Kept work sites clean and organized, and free of debris or safety hazards.
Form Carpenter Helper\Concrete Finisher (Southern Region Traveling Crew)
Boh Brothers Construction-New Orleans, LA
2015 to 2016
Cleaned construction site to eliminate possible hazards, and mixed concrete using a portable
mixer.
Dug ditches and leveled earth to grade specifications, using pick and shovel.
Smoothed and finished freshly poured cement and concrete, using float, trowel, screed and powered
cement finishing tool.
Mixed ingredients to create compounds, used to cover and clean surfaces and loaded and unloaded
trucks and hauled and hoisted materials.
Mopped, brushed and spread paints, cleaning solutions and other compounds over surfaces to clean and
provide protection.
Concrete Finisher Apprentice
Boh Brothers Construction-New Orleans, LA
2009 to 2012
Under the supervision of an experienced Concrete Finisher.
I contributed to Metropolitan Inc.'s works program related to the construction and repair of concrete
works at or around City of New Orleans amenities, facilities,
parks and roads in the areas of footpaths, paving, cycle tracks, drain and grates.
Undertook a range of more complex concrete construction and works including:
channel and kerb concrete cutting, removing concrete (using jackhammer),
undertaking concrete repairs work and reinstatements, concrete formwork and stone pitching,
construction of new concrete work, water drainage and diversions, and concrete finishing.
Assisted in cost effective delivery of all concreting works, ensuring design standards are met,
maintaining high levels of customer services and meeting quality assurance principles.
Assisted with maintenance and operation of plant, machinery and tools.
Provided accurate records of daily work carried out.
Demonstrated behaviors consistent with the Metropolitan Corporate Behaviors and Code of
Conduct which included:
(a) a flexible, innovative and customer focused approach to work; (b) being a team player;
(c) achieving an appropriate balance between accountability and risk management; and (d) a results and
outcomes focus and planned approach to activities.
Education
High school diploma
Valid State of Louisiana-New Orleans, LA
2000 to 2003
Skills
English Construction Cutting Construction industry experience Working on
construction projects Construction Experience Concrete Forming Building insulation
installation Facilities maintenance Masonry General construction laborer experience
Clean workspace maintenance OSHA Bridge Concrete Finishing Carpentry
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 10
Present
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