Brandon Barlow
Brownstown,US
Summary
Dedicated construction professional with hands-on experience in supervising daily activities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Skilled in coordinating with subcontractors to maintain project schedules, conducting site inspections, and fostering effective communication with clients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Carpenter
taylor brothers construction
Columbus, Indiana
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop effective construction strategies and plans.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinated subcontractor activities to align project schedules with quality standards.
- Managed resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of materials and labor on site.
- Led safety meetings, promoting a culture of safety among crew members and subcontractors.
- Reviewed architectural drawings and specifications to ensure accurate project execution.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints for workers in order to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
- Trained new employees on company policies and construction best practices for efficiency.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and owners' representatives to streamline construction processes.
- Resolved conflicts between general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, or owners in a timely manner.
- Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials to the job site.
- Responded quickly when issues arose on-site by evaluating solutions that would minimize delays or additional expenses.
- Monitored labor productivity levels to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Communicated regularly with clients throughout the duration of the project in order to keep them informed of progress.
- Developed construction schedules and monitored progress to ensure timely and budget-compliant project completion.
- Ensured that all personnel followed established safety protocols at all times during construction operations.
- Educated employees in proper use of personal protective equipment and enforced safety requirements to minimize workplace accidents.
- Provided guidance and direction to workers regarding proper installation techniques for various types of construction materials.
- Directed subcontractor and vendor activities to achieve project goals effectively.
- Identified potential problems before they arose through regular inspections of equipment and supplies.
Carpenter apprentice - journeyman
Weddle Bros Building Group Llc
Bloomington, US
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted skilled carpenters in constructing frameworks for residential projects.
- Operated hand and power tools to cut, shape, and install materials.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment on job sites.
- Managed interior systems and installed door hardware at various locations
Journeyman Carpenter
Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters
Greenwood, US
05.2022 - 05.2022
Carpenter Apprentice
Force Construction Co Inc
Columbus, US
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Gained knowledge of residential and commercial construction codes to ensure compliance and quality.
- Created custom-built designs that met the client's requirements.
- Installed wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks, and TV brackets, among other interior finish items.
- Learned how to stain-grade trim work, hang doors, and drill and install door hardware.
- Followed the established job site safety regulations and kept the work area safe and clean.
- Went without a safety accident by safely erecting scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings, fall protection, and temporary covers.
- Assisted in transporting materials and equipment to job sites, ensuring timely availability for projects.
- Deciphered specifications and construction drawings in order to comprehend the tasks required to complete each project.
- Fostered positive relationships with crew members, promoting teamwork and minimizing conflicts.
- Repaired roofs and flooring.
- Poured concrete floors and numbered feet of concrete forms.
- Performed welding on various metal structures to ensure strength and durability.
- Walkable ceiling in Cummins Fuel Systems.
Carpenter Apprentice
Dunlap & Company Inc
Columbus, US
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Installed interior systems to enhance structural integrity and aesthetics.
- Performed concrete forming and finishing to ensure durability and compliance with specifications.
- Assembled ceiling tile and grid systems for optimal design and functionality.
- Welding.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Construction
Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters
Greenwood, IN01-2021
Skills
- Interior systems expertise
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprint interpretation
- Design and fabrication
- Drywall installation
- Steel erection
- Wall and ceiling framing
- Finish carpentry
- Installation
- Doors and hardware
- Wall coverings- FRP/acrovyn
- Manual labor skills
- Hand and power tools
- Accurate measuring
- Efficient material handling
- Materials ordering
- Construction site organization
- Site inspections
- Construction safety
- OSHA 30 certification
- Attention to detail
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
- Client communication
- Time management
- Time management expertise
- Problem solving
- Strong problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Dependable and independent worker
- Nationwide travel
- Special projects
- doors and hardware
- wall coverings- FRP/acrovyn
- Nationwide travel
- Site inspections
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Skills USA competitor and state team build champion, 2017
- Carpenters 301 apprenticeship graduate, 2021
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter
taylor brothers construction
05.2022 - Current
Carpenter apprentice - journeyman
Weddle Bros Building Group Llc
05.2022 - 05.2022
Journeyman Carpenter
Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters
05.2022 - 05.2022
Carpenter Apprentice
Force Construction Co Inc
01.2019 - 01.2022
Carpenter Apprentice
Dunlap & Company Inc
07.2017 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Construction
Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters