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John Oldenborg

Duluth

Summary

Dependable construction assistant highly effective at supporting residential and commercial projects. Excellent understanding of proper procedures for safety, equipment operation, and teamwork. Eager to apply skills and disciplined mentality to contribute to project success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Building Apprentice

J&RS
Duluth
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Performed carpentry tasks such as framing walls, building decks, exterior demolition and installing windows.
  • Assisted skilled workers with plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks.
  • Operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts, dump trucks, skid steers, and excavators, to move materials and dirt.
  • Prepared concrete forms for foundations, or other structures, prior to pouring.
  • Pouring and screeing concrete.
  • Finishing concrete to desired outcome.
  • Followed safety protocols.
  • Listened to directions and executed tasks accurately to prepare materials, perform work, and clean up sites at conclusion of jobs.

Concrete Finisher

Duluth Superior Concrete Services
Poplar
05.2021 - 11.2024
  • Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
  • Provided assistance in completing projects within deadlines.
  • Ensured that proper grades were maintained throughout the project.
  • Built concrete forms.
  • Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete.
  • Installed expansion joints, sealants, coatings, and other protective treatments according to specifications.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.

Outdoor Educator

Voyageur Outward Bound School
Ely
05.2018 - 11.2021
  • Provided leadership and direction to groups of youth in outdoor activities such as dogsledding, whitewater paddling, and hiking.
  • Coordinated logistics for expeditions including transportation, route planning, food planning and gear preparation.
  • Assessed individual progress throughout outdoor experiences in order to improve program delivery.
  • Conducted risk assessments prior and during activities in order to ensure participant safety.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive educational programs for a variety of audiences, including school-aged children and adults.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Education

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN
05-2019

Skills

  • Concrete finishing
  • Carpentry techniques
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Concrete form preparation
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Building Apprentice

J&RS
02.2025 - 06.2025

Concrete Finisher

Duluth Superior Concrete Services
05.2021 - 11.2024

Outdoor Educator

Voyageur Outward Bound School
05.2018 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Education

University of Minnesota Duluth
John Oldenborg