Andrew Patterson
Sullivan,IL
Summary
Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.
Reliable professional with skills and attention required to complete safe, accurate work. Dependable in following orders and coordinating with team. OSHA-trained and fully compliant with standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
UBC Local 243 Carpenter Foreman
Von Alst Operating
Swansea, Illinois
06.2015 - Current
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Promoted speedy resolution of conflicts and issues between team members by listening and communicating well with involved parties.
- Ordered necessary materials for each job site based on project plans or specifications provided by clients.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to grasp project requirements and appropriately assign teams.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Maintained records of inventory levels for tools and supplies used on jobsites.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
UCB Local 243 Carpenter Journeyman
Grunloh Construction
Effingham, Illinois
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Traveled between job sites located within a designated geographic area when required.
UBC Local 44 Carpenter Apprentice
Carter Construction
Champaign, Illinois
06.2008 - 01.2012
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Disposed of waste materials properly following local regulations regarding hazardous materials disposal.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen in order to ensure efficient completion of projects within designated timeframes.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Constructed forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs-on-grade utilizing 2x4's masonite sheathing and staking techniques.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
Boat Mechanic
Sullivan Sports Center
Sullivan, IL
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Replaced worn or damaged parts such as spark plugs, fuel filters, gaskets, pistons, rings, hoses and belts.
- Diagnosed, repaired, and serviced boats' engines, pumps, electrical systems, and other components.
- Completed regular maintenance and service through oil changes, gear lubrication and winterizing.
Education
Carpentry
Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice
Pekin, IL10-2012
Skills
- Job site inspection
- Time and material estimates
- Hand and power tools
- Job specifications
- Delivery schedules
- Preventative maintenance
- Heavy equipment repair
- Engine rebuilding
- Welding and fabrication
- Mower repair
- Carburetor repair
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Preventive Maintenance
- Commercial construction experience
- Drywalling
- Customer interaction
- Critical thinking
- Equipment operation
- Workload management
- Information tracking
- Heavy lifting
- Written/Verbal communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Safety Equipment
- Risk mitigation
- Residential construction
- Equipment Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Mechanical tools
- Staff education and training
- Maintenance and repairs
- Environmental compliance
Timeline
UBC Local 243 Carpenter Foreman
Von Alst Operating
06.2015 - Current
UCB Local 243 Carpenter Journeyman
Grunloh Construction
02.2012 - 05.2015
UBC Local 44 Carpenter Apprentice
Carter Construction
06.2008 - 01.2012
Boat Mechanic
Sullivan Sports Center
01.2006 - 05.2008
Carpentry
Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice