Christian Gelpi
Richmond
Summary
Professional Construction Laborer with excellent interpersonal skills. Works in a timely and efficient manner to see tough jobs through completion. Foreman motivated to learn new trades and skills. Interested in growing a career and fostering leadership capabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver/concrete Worker/laborer
Curtis Contracting Inc.
West Point VA
06.2023 - Current
- Operated various vehicle types, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational guidelines.
- Planned and executed efficient delivery routes to optimize time management and fuel consumption.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections, reporting maintenance needs to enhance operational reliability.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to coordinate timely pickups and deliveries, improving logistical flow.
- Mentored junior drivers on best practices for safety and route optimization, fostering team development.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Rodbuster
R&R Rebar
Yorktown, VA
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate rod placement and compliance with project specifications.
- Manipulated rebar using tools to reinforce concrete structures effectively.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity on-site.
- Trained junior staff on safety protocols and best practices in rod bundling and placement.
Lead Rodbuster
Eagle Steel Works Inc.
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Interpreter.
- Communicated with crane.
- Forklift operator.
- Signal man.
- Built footers, post tension, columns.
- Tilt Panels.
- Tied rebar.
- Read blueprints.
Construction Foreman
Lone Star Rebar
Yorktown Naval Base
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Built walls and columns.
- Vertical crew.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials.
- Reported to company owner about the project estimated time
- Read and followed blueprints to build project
- Kept time of crew that was assigned for me to lead
Rodbuster
Titan Reinforcing
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Post tension decks.
- Operated forklifts.
- Shear wall and built columns.
- Prepping and stressing.
Rodbuster
Cocoa Inc.
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Unloaded steel truck.
- Operated forklifts.
- Built footers/beams and columns.
Foreman
Shelby Erectors
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Determined to project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities.
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner.
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical "Knowledge Base" photographs of all assigned projects.
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists.
- Provided safety kits to all construction personnel, which complied with safety protocols for the job site.
- Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
- Reported the quality of performance on site to all site construction managers.
- Trained and promoted continued education for all onsite crew members.
- Reported to the vice president of production on conformance with the contract schedule.
Rodbuster
VMG Construction Inc.
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Operated equipment such as forklift and scissor lift.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Apopka High School
Apopka, FL06.1999
Skills
- Time management
- Valid Driver's license
- Customer service
- Clean driving record
- Safe driving practices
- Punctual and reliable
- City and non-city driving
- Punctuality
- Safety protocols
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle inspections
- Traffic law observation
- Commercial driving
- Inclement weather driving
- Accident prevention
- Heavy lifting
- DOT compliance
- Language fluency
- Safe driving techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Driver/concrete Worker/laborer
Curtis Contracting Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Rodbuster
R&R Rebar
05.2022 - 04.2023
Construction Foreman
Lone Star Rebar
02.2022 - 05.2022
Lead Rodbuster
Eagle Steel Works Inc.
07.2019 - 06.2022
Rodbuster
Titan Reinforcing
06.2018 - 07.2019
Rodbuster
Cocoa Inc.
01.2018 - 06.2018
Foreman
Shelby Erectors
03.2016 - 11.2017
Rodbuster
VMG Construction Inc.
02.2015 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Apopka High School