Raekwon Folekene
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Adept at mixing cement and applying paints, I've honed my skills at Concrete Solutions and W&W Painters & Decorators, demonstrating a strong work ethic and leadership. Proficient in safety protocols and paint applications, I'm a dependable team player known for efficiently completing projects with exceptional quality, ensuring client satisfaction and workplace safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Laborer
Concrete Solutions
Onehunga, Auckland
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, wheelbarrows., across job sites safely.
- Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
House Painter
W&W Painters & Decorators
Pt Chev, Auckland
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared surfaces for painting by filling cracks, holes and other imperfections with caulk or putty.
- Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and applied coats of paint using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
- Protected floors and furniture from paint spills using drop cloths.
- Applied sealants to protect painted surfaces from weathering elements.
- Selected appropriate materials such as primers, paints, thinners, varnishes and stains in accordance with job requirements.
- Calculated the amounts of materials required to complete each job accurately.
- Assisted in mixing colors to match a desired shade when necessary.
- Repaired drywall defects prior to painting by patching holes or sanding rough spots.
- Sanded down existing finishes that were peeling or cracked before repainting them.
- Vacuumed up dust after sanding surfaces prior to painting them.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats.
- Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
- Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
- Received work orders from supervisors and clients to determine scope of work, materials needed and other job requirements.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
Education
NCEA level 1 -
Niue High School
Niue IslandSkills
- Concrete formwork
- Cement and pavement
- Safety protocols
- Site preparation
- Protective gear
- Paint applications
- Dependable
- Team player
- Quick Learner
- Sociable
- Natural leader
- Hard worker
Affiliations
- Boxing
- Running
- Socializing
- Playstation
Certification
- Learners License
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Niuean
Professional
Samoan
Limited
Timeline
Concrete Laborer
Concrete Solutions
09.2022 - 10.2022
House Painter
W&W Painters & Decorators
01.2019 - 12.2019
NCEA level 1 -
Niue High School
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