Michael Gibbs
Rockville
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Brick Layer
self employed
Rockville
04.2007 - 11.2025
- Constructed brick walls and structures to client specifications.
- Installed brick facades and decorative elements for aesthetic appeal.
- Prepared and mixed mortar to ensure proper adhesion of bricks.
- Collaborated with clients to assess project requirements and preferences.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance during projects.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations on job sites at all times.
- Provided guidance to apprentices on proper bricklaying techniques.
- Resolved issues on-site to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
- Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
- Used mechanical cement-mixing equipment or hand tools to prepare cement for use.
- Mixed mortar by hand, wheelbarrow or mechanical mixer.
- Removed debris from work area at the end of each day's activities.
- Repaired and restored brickwork on buildings, walls and chimneys.
- Placed expansion joints in brickwork to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
- Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
- Constructed retaining walls for terracing applications.
- Acquired and maintained high skill level in construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces.
Assembler
Tractor Supply
Poolesville
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Assembled various agricultural and outdoor equipment for customer orders.
- Operated hand tools and machinery to complete assembly tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions to maintain accuracy in product setup.
- Conducted routine maintenance on assembly tools to ensure operational efficiency.
- Organized workspace to promote a safe and efficient assembly environment.
- Communicated with management regarding inventory levels and supply needs.
- Maintain a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
- Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow processes within the department.
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
Gaithersburg
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided expert advice on home improvement.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and inventory to enhance customer experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure store cleanliness and organization standards.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Participated in inventory management by restocking shelves and conducting stock checks.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
Education
GED -
Albert Einstein
Kensington, MD10-1981
Skills
- Construction techniques
- Masonry installation
- Mortar mixing
- Safety compliance
- Tool maintenance
- Project assessment
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Customer assistance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Training guidance
- Debris removal
- Fireplace construction
- Block laying
- Steel reinforcement installation
- Stonework techniques
- Brick cleaning
- Process improvement
- Plumb levels
- Foundation setting
- Brick cutting
- Concrete mixing
Timeline
Assembler
Tractor Supply
04.2023 - 01.2025
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
04.2020 - 08.2023
Brick Layer
self employed
04.2007 - 11.2025
GED -
Albert Einstein