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CHRISTOPHER KARVELAS

gloucester,Massachusetts

Summary

Professional provides high-quality carpentry through precise and detail-oriented approaches. Driven to exceed customer expectations while meeting all budget and schedule requirements. Regularly leads helpers and instructs less experienced professionals in basic and advanced techniques.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Carpenter/Project Manager

Keith Alves
Gloucester, MA
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Frame to Finish Carpentry, to include installation of doors, cabinets, windows, framing, siding, trim, drywall, roofing, etc.
  • Supervisor of multiple coworkers, including teaching high school kids from Gloucester High Shop.
  • Responsible for planning workdays for the team daily, planning ahead for the future by assessing needs, and ordering stock as needed.
  • Met deadlines, contacted and scheduled subcontractors, scheduled and attended inspections with the building inspector. Scheduled meetings and corresponded with property owners and architects.

Owner/ Carpenter

Chris Karvelas Construction
Gloucester, MA
01.2005 - 02.2018
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.

Fire Fighter/EMT/Fire Inspector

City Of Gloucester Ma.
Gloucester, MA
04.2001 - 02.2018
  • Provided medical assistance to victims of fires or other emergencies.
  • Supervised junior firefighters during drills and real-life emergencies.
  • Investigated the cause of fires by conducting interviews with witnesses and analyzing evidence.

Framer/Lead Carpenter

Chris Nunes Construction
Essex, MA
06.2001 - 04.2005

0331 Machine Gunner

United States Marine Corps
02.1996 - 02.2000

Education

Framingham High School
Framingham, MA

Curry College
Milton, MA

North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA

Massachusetts Fire Academy

Skills

  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Layout planning
  • Project Management
  • Window Installation
  • Finish Carpentry

Bio

  • I am hard working a Marine Corp Veteran, with 20 plus years in the construction field, I considered myself to be very good at adapting and overcoming and solving problems as well as being able to visualize the next few steps of a project or installation.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Carpenter/Project Manager

Keith Alves
07.2024 - 07.2024

Owner/ Carpenter

Chris Karvelas Construction
01.2005 - 02.2018

Framer/Lead Carpenter

Chris Nunes Construction
06.2001 - 04.2005

Fire Fighter/EMT/Fire Inspector

City Of Gloucester Ma.
04.2001 - 02.2018

0331 Machine Gunner

United States Marine Corps
02.1996 - 02.2000

Framingham High School

Curry College

North Shore Community College

Massachusetts Fire Academy
CHRISTOPHER KARVELAS