Blake Brazil
Southaven
Summary
Skilled Construction Materials Technician with comprehensive background in testing, evaluating, and documenting construction materials for quality and compliance. Strengths include thorough understanding of regulatory standards, exceptional problem-solving skills, and practical know-how of using advanced testing equipment. Demonstrated ability to significantly improve project efficiency by implementing effective inspection procedures leading to better material utilization and reduced waste.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Materials Technician
C3 Testing
Southaven
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted material tests for compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Assisted in preparing samples for laboratory analysis and field testing.
- Maintained equipment and ensured proper calibration before use.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding testing progress and material quality issues.
- Assisted engineers with research related to construction materials and techniques.
- Recommended modifications or alterations to existing products based on test results.
- Maintained accurate records of sample collection and test results.
- Conducted quality control inspections of materials used in construction projects.
- Collected material samples from construction sites for laboratory testing.
- Performed tests on concrete, asphalt and soil samples to determine strength and composition.
Education
Desoto Central High School
Southaven, MSSome College (No Degree) - Business
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MSSkills
- Material testing
- Quality control
- Sample preparation
- Equipment calibration
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Field inspections
- Concrete testing
- Laboratory testing
- Materials sampling
- Materials testing
- Data documentation
Certification
ACI Field Testing Technician Level 1
ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1
ACI Compressive Strength
ACI Concrete Labratory Testing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Materials Technician
C3 Testing
04.2025 - Current
Desoto Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Northwest Mississippi Community College