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Janiya Graves

Baton Rouge

Summary

Dedicated construction professional with commercial experience at Baker GCI and Concrete Construction Inc. Skilled professional with strong background in hands-on support roles. Expertise in assisting with various tasks, ensuring efficiency and productivity. Proficient in measuring and cutting, reading blueprints, and utilizing hand and power tools. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and focused on delivering quality results, with strengths in organization, problem-solving, and multitasking.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter's Helper/Concrete Helper

Baker Concrete Construction Inc.
05.2025 - Current
  • Used a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Set up and broke down scaffolding, shoring, and other support systems to meet project requirements.
  • Enhanced job site safety by maintaining a clean, organized workspace, inspecting/storing tools, and reporting any issues.
  • Contributed to the successful project completion by accurately following blueprints and instructions from lead carpenters, with team members on various tasks.
  • Improved project efficiency by assisting carpenters in measuring, cutting, and assembling materials.
  • Setting anchor bolts, setting forms of all kinds, building boxes with plywood if needed, cutting materials with a skill saw or bandsaw, tying rebar, setting state forms for dunk tanks, placing conduit for electrical output, and using a drill press for anchor bolt templates.
  • Hands float, magnesium trial, wood, and resin.
  • Flagging concrete trucks and using a concrete thermometer to check the temperature of the concrete.

Laborer/Carpenter's Helper

Baker GCI
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
  • Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Boosted team performance by collecting debris, extra materials, and tools to keep work areas clean and organized.
  • Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
  • Measured, drilled, and sawed materials to perform successfully.
  • Setting anchor bolts, setting forms of all kinds, building boxes with plywood if needed, cutting materials with a skill saw or bandsaw, tying rebar, setting state forms for dunk tanks, placing conduit for electrical output, and using a drill press for anchor bolt templates.


Security

Allied Universal Security Services
10.2023 - 01.2024

I worked for Allied Universal in security for LSU, and I also worked with other colleges in Louisiana for sports or events. My job responsibilities depended on my supervisor for each game. I would scan tickets to let people in the gates and inform them of the rules of the coliseum. Sometimes, be in control of watching the crowd and guiding them when they need directions, or during emergencies.

  • Maintained vigilance for potential security risks, reporting suspicious activity to supervisors or security staff as necessary.
  • Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
  • Improved overall safety within the premises by promptly reporting any observed security breaches or potential threats to management and security personnel.
  • Monitored door access to provide safety and security of the facility.
  • Enhanced data security measures, conducting regular reviews and updates of security protocols.
  • Increased employee awareness of security threats through regular presentations and workshops on topics such as cyber-security and personal safety measures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Business Management

Louisiana State University Alexandria
Alexandria Louisiana
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

University View of Academy
Baton Rouge Louisiana
05.2001 -

Skills

    Measuring and cutting

    Hand and power tools

    Commercial construction experience

    Reading Blue Prints

    Carpentry expertise

Timeline

Carpenter's Helper/Concrete Helper

Baker Concrete Construction Inc.
05.2025 - Current

Laborer/Carpenter's Helper

Baker GCI
01.2024 - 04.2025

Security

Allied Universal Security Services
10.2023 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Business Management

Louisiana State University Alexandria
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

University View of Academy
05.2001 -
Janiya Graves