Colby Tate
Bentonville
Summary
Skilled Concrete Polisher with in-depth knowledge of polishing principles, techniques and safety precautions. Possess strong hand-eye coordination, physical stamina, and ability to work well within team settings. Demonstrated history of delivering high-quality concrete finishes on residential and commercial projects. Successfully improved efficiency of polishing process in previous role contributing to overall project timelines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Polisher
Executive Flooring Solutions
Bentonville
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Operated polishing machines to achieve desired surface finishes on concrete.
- Prepared concrete surfaces by grinding and leveling prior to polishing.
- Applied sealants and coatings to enhance durability of polished surfaces.
- Inspected finished work for quality and consistency in appearance.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project timelines effectively.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular cleaning and minor repairs.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Assisted in training new employees on polishing techniques and equipment use.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance including checking that all lines are straight and corners are square.
- Checked all equipment prior to commencing jobs for safety purposes.
- Assisted in mixing epoxy resin, grout and other materials for concrete patching work.
- Repaired cracks in concrete slabs with appropriate material such as masonry cement or epoxy compounds.
- Removed existing floor coverings such as carpet, vinyl tile, ceramic tile or wood parquet by use of a variety of hand tools or power equipment.
- Set up diamond grinding machines for jobs according to customer specifications.
Tire Technician
RNR Tire Express
Rogers
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Learned proper tire installation techniques and safety procedures.
- Assisted in inventory management of tire stock and supplies.
- Operated tire mounting and balancing equipment effectively.
- Conducted visual inspections of tires for damage or wear.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean workspace.
- Followed established policies for customer service interactions.
- Supported the recycling and disposal of old tires responsibly.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
Grill Operator
Whatabuger
Rogers
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Operated grill equipment to prepare burgers and other menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the grill area during shifts.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Collaborated with team members to manage kitchen workflow efficiently.
- Assisted in training new employees on grill operation procedures.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure food quality and consistency.
- Communicated effectively with front-line staff for order accuracy.
- Adjusted cooking temperatures based on specific menu item requirements.
- Kept work area clean and organized throughout shift.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Distributed prepared food to servers.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout kitchen environment.
- Prepared many menu items during each shift.
- Assisted customers with ordering decisions when necessary.
- Maintained sanitation standards in accordance with health regulations.
Backroom Stocker
Walmart
Bentonville
06.2014 - 11.2015
- Organized backroom inventory to ensure efficient stock access.
- Received and inspected incoming merchandise for quality assurance.
- Utilized stock management systems to track inventory levels accurately.
- Assisted team members in restocking shelves during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of backroom storage areas.
- Coordinated with sales floor staff to prioritize stock replenishment needs.
- Trained new employees on backroom procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored product expiration dates to maintain freshness standards.
- Assisted customers in locating items within the store when requested.
- Organized backroom storage areas to maximize space efficiency.
- Performed daily cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate stock levels throughout the store according to customer demand.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bentonville High School
Bentonville, AR05-2014
Skills
- Surface finishing
- Equipment maintenance
- Polishing techniques
- Quality inspection
- Concrete sealing
- Project collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Product labeling
- Truck unloading
- Pallet management
- Loading dock safety
- Heavy lifting
- Positive attitude
- Stock rotation
- Order receiving
- Willing to learn
- Product organization
- Pallet jack handling
- Food safety
- Team collaboration
- Supervisory experience
- Workflow management
- Temperature control
- Creative problem solving
- Allergen awareness
- Kitchen operations
- Equipment cleaning
- Rotisserie grilling
- Grill mastery
Timeline
Concrete Polisher
Executive Flooring Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2022
Tire Technician
RNR Tire Express
10.2018 - 01.2019
Grill Operator
Whatabuger
01.2016 - 09.2018
Backroom Stocker
Walmart
06.2014 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Bentonville High School