Benn McNeill
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.
Professional with keen attention to detail and design. Recognizes customer service as valuable tool to deliver overall quality and satisfaction. Committed to fulfilling all customer expectations through careful adherence to design plans and requests.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Carpenter
Self Employed
Cincinnati, OH
09.2025 - Current
- Constructed frameworks and structures using wood and composite materials.
- Installed windows, doors, and cabinetry with precision and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with clients to understand design requirements and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and organized worksite to ensure safety compliance.
- Inspected completed work for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Assisted clients in selecting materials that fit their project needs and budget.
- Managed project timelines without delays.
- Performed both rough and finish carpentry.
- Installed and finished drywall.
- Maintained a consistently clean and safe job site, disposing of debris properly and keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Installed interior trim work.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Fitted door locksets, and deadbolts.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements to determine necessary adjustments.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Assembled furniture.
- Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
- Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes.
- Anchored and braced forms to complete precise joining.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
Paint Preper
Collision Right
Burlington, MaineKy
02.2024 - 09.2025
Paint Prepper
Collision Right West Chester
Cincinnati
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted painters in preparing surfaces for painting projects including cleaning, sanding, and masking areas for painting.
- Mixed paint according to specifications for various applications.
- Organized and maintained tools and supplies for efficient workflow.
- Followed safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Operated hand tools, and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Selected appropriate paint products and tools for specific tasks.
- Inspected surfaces for imperfections before paint application.
- Managed inventory of paint supplies and materials effectively.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss workflow and processes.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies.
- Performed minor repairs to damaged areas before applying primer or basecoat.
- Provided assistance in other areas of the shop when needed such as helping with clean up duties.
Auto Detailer
Collision Right West Chester
12.2019 - 03.2023
- Cleaned vehicles using specialized tools and equipment for detailed finishes.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and assessed cleaning needs before detailing.
- Applied relevant products to enhance vehicle appearance and protect surfaces.
- Throughly vacuumed entire car and cleaned all glass.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Queens’s University
Kingston , Ontario 09.1987 - 06.1991
Skills
- Carpentry framing to finish
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment maintenance
- Skid steer operation
- Automotive paint preparation
- Paint correction
- Buffing
- Customer car preparation
- Supply ordering
Affiliations
- Olympic Weightlifting
Publications
- J Burn Care Rehabil. 1999 Mar-Apr. Topical application of yeast extract accelerates the wound healing of diabetic mice M J Crowe 1, R B McNeill, D J Schlemm, D G Greenhalgh, S J Keller
- Cell Stress Chaperones. 1999 Sep. Medicinal yeast extracts D J Schlemm 1, M J Crowe, R B McNeill, A E Stanley, S J Keller
Timeline
Carpenter
Self Employed
09.2025 - Current
Paint Preper
Collision Right
02.2024 - 09.2025
Paint Prepper
Collision Right West Chester
03.2023 - 02.2024
Auto Detailer
Collision Right West Chester
12.2019 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
Queens’s University
09.1987 - 06.1991