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Darren  Sherwood

Darren Sherwood

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Skilled General Carpenter with a robust background at Lanway Homes General, specializing in custom home framing and client consultations. Demonstrates exceptional problem solving abilities when dealing with each unique job site on daily basis. Proven track record in enhancing home aesthetice and functionality through meticulous craftsmanship and compliance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Carpenter

Lanway Homes general
Tacoma, WA
04.2008 - 12.2024

(253) 223-1528

• As a lead installer it has been my responsibility to ensure that custom cabinetry matches the design aesthetic of the home.
• Lead demo Contractor to do the job and in safe manner.
• Team Building high-end homes and decks. Coming up with designs for the deck to look clean and strong.
• Understanding delicate work and trim taking fine measurements. The make sure it's correct and a beautiful done fashion. Installing doors starting from the ground up to make that sure they're square and plum.
• Cropping windows to be installed And Waterproof then do an exterior trim to get ready to do citing. Make sure it's properly done for the next line item to do.
• Installing shingles up high properly harnessed in to make a beautiful exterior house.
• Working with customers to get the idea of how they want something built to their Design features. To build mockups for them to see and touch.
• So they can get the idea of how large or small they would like to be.
• To have the patience to install hardware on windows cabinets and doors. To make sure there is no dings, scratches or dirt are any parts what are lost.
• Concrete foundation to make sure it's level perfectly square. All utilities and drainage properly installed in Backfield is done to go on to framed.
• Job site drainage and filtering to make sure there is no silt our contaminants Going Out into fresh water or water drains.
• Framing it up a custom home to blue print specs. I'm making sure all walls are flat. And floors are level for all trades coming after.
• When doing a maintenance job on previous homes and new homes.
• Having the wear with all to. Check for rot. Our potential leaks or fire hazards. Then fix them on the spot, or get me the proper subcontractor there to fix the issue and explain it to them over the phone.
• Maintenance on machinery, example like excavators, Lotus compactors. Factors dump trucks dump trailers. To make sure the maintenance like changing oil to make sure all of vehicles Tires are pumped up our tracks are tight and greased.
• Paint and drywall patches to fix dings, scratches or any water damage. So we do not need to get subcontractors in.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bethel High School
Graham, WA
06-2005

Skills

  • Cabinet installation
  • Concrete foundation
  • Custom home framing
  • Exterior trim installation
  • Job site management
  • Customer consultation
  • Tile setting
  • Deck building
  • General laborer
  • Woodwork assembly
  • Door installation
  • Trim and molding installation
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Material selection
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Insulation installation expertise
  • Window and door installation
  • Power tool operation
  • Advanced woodworking techniques
  • Wall and ceiling framing
  • Deck and patio building
  • Flooring installation expertise
  • Measuring and cutting
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

C P R. Training Nov 15 2024 Nov 2026

Driver's

Timeline

General Carpenter

Lanway Homes general
04.2008 - 12.2024

High School Diploma -

Bethel High School
Darren Sherwood