Michael Girdley
Summary
Accomplished Trim Carpenter Foreman with a proven track record at Jacob Interior Trim Corp, adept in complex installations and project management. Skilled in interpreting blueprints and mentoring teams, I excel in client communication and maintaining safety standards. Demonstrated adaptability and precision measuring ensure project success and customer satisfaction, highlighting my expertise and leadership in trim carpentry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Trim Carpenter Foreman
Jacob Interior Trim Corp
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Completed complex trim installations within tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Collaborated effectively with other tradespeople on-site to ensure seamless integration of trim elements into overall design.
- Enhanced team productivity through thorough planning of carpentry tasks for each project phase.
- Maintained company vehicle,crew tool inventory and needed supplies to keep the machine running
- Led trim installation projects, ensuring high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges during projects, finding creative solutions to maintain high-quality results.
- Optimized workflows by delegating tasks based on individual strengths within the carpentry team.
- Mentored junior carpenters, sharing expert knowledge on woodworking techniques and best practices.
- Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
Lead Trim Carpenter
CCA Midwest/R&d Thiel
04.2013 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges during projects, finding creative solutions to maintain high-quality results.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times, promoting efficiency and safety among team members.
- Completed complex trim installations within tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Collaborated effectively with other tradespeople on-site to ensure seamless integration of trim elements
- Mentored junior carpenters, sharing expert knowledge on woodworking techniques and best practices.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Downers Grove South H.S.
06.1997
No Degree - Electricity/electronics
Davea Career Center
06.1996
Skills
- Warranty service & repair
- Effective client communication
- Safety standards implementation
- Site management
- Guiding apprentice development
- Finish carpentry
- Cabinet installation
- Interior trim
- Hardware installation
- Precision cutting
- Light framing
Timeline
Trim Carpenter Foreman
Jacob Interior Trim Corp
10.2021 - 05.2025
Lead Trim Carpenter
CCA Midwest/R&d Thiel
04.2013 - 09.2021
No Degree - Electricity/electronics
Davea Career Center
High School Diploma -
Downers Grove South H.S.
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