Andrew Benally
San Diego
Summary
Versatile carpenter with several years of experience on various construction sites, including several new home developments. Completes tasks on time and with little guidance. Successful at guaranteeing client satisfaction through meticulous and long-lasting work.
Resourceful Carpenter, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in precision cutting, measurement accuracy, and detailed joinery techniques. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring projects are completed to highest standards.
Efficient Carpenter equipped with tools necessary to complete tasks on time and with little guidance.
Skilled carpenter with background in residential and commercial construction projects. Experience includes framing, finishing work, cabinetry, and custom furniture creation. Strengths lie in problem-solving, craftsmanship, and ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Contributed to improving project timelines through innovative solutions and attention to quality.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter
KT black
Albuquerque
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Constructed frameworks for residential and commercial building projects.
- Operated power tools and woodworking machinery safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to develop project plans and timelines.
- Measured and cut materials according to project specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
Forklift Operator
KT Black
Albuquerque
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following company safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during material movements.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow in the warehouse.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operations.
- Identified and reported any safety hazards or equipment issues promptly.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work areas for operational efficiency.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
Education
Chinle High School
Chinle, AZSkills
- Framework construction
- Power tool operation
- Material measurement
- Quality assurance inspection
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Employee training
- Workflow optimization
- Effective communication
- Problem diagnosis
- Time management
- Organization skills
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Scaffolding construction
- Attention to detail
- General laborer
- Commercial construction experience
- Remodeling projects
- Concrete forming
- Framing construction
- Basic plumbing
- Drilling and framing
- Demolition work
- Basic electrical
- Tool maintenance
- Cabinetry installation
- Hand and power tools
Certification
Fork lift certified since 2017, renewed in 2023.
Timeline
Carpenter
KT black
08.2023 - 02.2025
Forklift Operator
KT Black
01.2023 - 06.2023
Chinle High School