Chris Sallstrom
Sebastopol,CA
Summary
Dedicated lead carpenter with expertise in high-end finish carpentry and project oversight. Known for meticulous attention to detail and leadership skills, committed to delivering exceptional quality and fostering strong team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Carpenter
Manzanita Design Build
Oakland, CA
03.2017 - Current
- Managed a diverse portfolio of projects valued between $500K – $1.4M, overseeing the full lifecycle from excavation to successful and timely close-out.
- Acted as the primary liaison between subcontractors, architects, engineers, and city officials, facilitating critical progress meetings to resolve design conflicts and jurisdictional requirements.
- Enforced rigorous standards for high-end finish work (doors, windows, and custom cabinetry) through routine inspections, ensuring strict compliance with contract documents and design intent.
- Managed comprehensive project records, including daily logs, time-tracking, and inspection reports, to maintain accountability and transparent communication.
- Conducted on-site inspections of subcontractor workmanship to ensure structural and aesthetic alignment with blueprints, proactively addressing field issues to minimize schedule impacts.
Ski Patrol First Aid Room Attendant
Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes, California
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided excellent first aid and emergency response to injured guests
- Managed high-frequency radio communications to mobilize resources and direct rescue teams during time-sensitive medical emergencies.
- Facilitated seamless patient hand-offs by coordinating with Mountain Operations and EMS, ensuring critical medical data was relayed accurately for continued care.
- Authored comprehensive incident reports, maintaining detailed documentation regarding patient assessments and interventions.
Carpenter
Berkeley Craftsmen, General Contractors
Berkeley, California
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Interpreted architectural blueprints and engineer schematics under the mentorship of Journeymen to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Executed framing and finish carpentry tasks under the supervision of a journeyman.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2015
Skills
- High-end finish carpentry
- Construction scheduling
- Quality Assurance
- Buildertrend proficiency
- Project management
- Team oversight
- Emergency Medical Technician
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Ski Patrol First Aid Room Attendant
Mammoth Mountain
11.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Carpenter
Manzanita Design Build
03.2017 - Current
Carpenter
Berkeley Craftsmen, General Contractors
01.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Davis