Resume Objective
Lead carpenter with 8+ years of experience in residential and commercial construction, specializing in remodeling and renovation. Skilled in numerous rough and finishing techniques including cut ins. Possesses NARI lead carpenter certification
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Budgeting
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Complex Problem Solving
- Hand and Power Tools
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
Experience
Lead Carpenter
Stanford Carpentry, Chicago, IL / October 2015 – Present
- Lead home improvement projects such as kitchen and bathroom remodeling, shed construction, custom carpentry work, as well as some electrical and plumbing repairs
- Liaise with designers, planners, and clients on all aspects of residential renovation and remodeling
- Manage a team of three members and work with a carpentry apprentice
- Maintain daily job records and assemble weekly progress reports
- Extensive knowledge of relevant materials, methods and tools, as well as government policies, quality control processes, and optimal budgeting techniques
Journeyman Carpenter
Mitchell Construction, Rockford, IL / April 2010 – September 2015
- Assembled and erected rough wooden structures, including forms, scaffolds, frames, and signage according to sketches, blueprints, and specifications
- Installed windows, drywall, ceiling tiles, and other fixtures on over 500 unique buildings and structures
- Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment
- Used roughly 30 different types of hand and power tools to handle client needs
- Selected and ordered lumber and other materials on a bi-weekly basis
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Chalmers High School, Belleville, IL, 2006 – 2009
NARI LEAD CARPENTER CERTIFICATION
Des Plaines, IL, May 2018