Alexander Koontz
Carlisle,PA
Summary
Seasoned Contractor successful at completing construction projects quickly and cost-effectively. Executes highest level of standards. Detail-oriented professional reliable in completing accurate work. Careful to check and verify documentation to prevent errors and minimize rework. Skilled Contractor with wide-ranging experience in residential and commercial construction projects. Strengths include project management, client relationship building, and problem-solving skills. Previous work highlights include successful completion of complex projects under budget and ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong leadership and commitment to quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contractor
Self-employed
Carlisle, PA
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked with a wide range of materials including lumber, drywall, plasterboard, metal framing components.
- Performed basic carpentry tasks such as framing walls and installing doors and windows.
- Installed metal framing and furring for drywall systems in commercial buildings.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Participated in community outreach events related to carpenters' trade such as career fairs, workshops.
Electrical Apprentice
Boro Construction
Philadelphia, PA
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
Fabricator/Laborer
F&M Designs
Mechanicsburg, PA
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Fabricate aluminum components using cutting tools, welding equipment, and other machinery.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Repair or replace defective parts on existing structures as needed.
- Measure materials accurately and cut pieces to specified dimensions.
Landscaper
BlacksLandscaping
Mechanicsburg, PA
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Scheduled regular maintenance checks for all equipment used in the course of work duties.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Collaborated with other crew members to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Sprayed lawn with fertilizer and insecticides to reduce weeds and pests.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Kept supplies organized, equipment clean and vehicle professional through regular care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boiling Springs Highschool
4 Forge Rd, Boiling Springs, PA 1700707-2016
High School Diploma -
Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School
110 Old Willow Mill Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 07-2016
Skills
- Residential construction specialist
- Construction quality standards
- Project estimation and bidding
- Job bidding
- Power and hand tool operation
- Project scope assessment
- Worksite safety
- Roofing techniques
- Electrical
Certification
- TrackPipe Certified (Natural Gas pipe)
Timeline
Contractor
Self-employed
09.2021 - 01.2025
Electrical Apprentice
Boro Construction
08.2019 - 11.2020
Fabricator/Laborer
F&M Designs
08.2016 - 08.2018
Landscaper
BlacksLandscaping
08.2015 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Boiling Springs Highschool
High School Diploma -
Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School