Cyril Choy
Jamaica,N.Y
Summary
Accomplished carpenter with more than 30+ years of experience in residential and commercial construction. I specialize in high-quality remodeling and repairs, with over 600 hours transforming bathrooms and kitchens and expertly resolving electrical and plumbing issues. Proficient in a wide array of rough and finishing techniques, including precision cut-ins and custom carpentry, my work consistently meets the highest standards. I am also proud to hold Certified Lead Carpenter and OSHA safety certifications, ensuring a safe and professional environment on every project.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Carpenter
Columbia University
01.2016 - Current
- Lead home improvement projects in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, shed construction, custom carpentry work, and electrical and plumbing repairs
- Liaise with designers, planners, and clients on all aspects of residential renovation and remodeling
- Manage a team of 3 journeymen and a carpentry apprentice
- Extensive knowledge of relevant materials, methods, and tools, as well as government policies, quality control processes, and optimal budgeting techniques
Carpenter
LJ&A Construction Corp.
01.2016 - 04.2000
- Assembled and erected rough wooden structures, including forms, scaffolds, frames, and signage according to sketches, blueprints, and specifications
- Installed windows, drywall, ceiling tiles, and other fixtures on over 500 unique buildings and structures
- Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment
- Maintained daily job records and assembled weekly progress reports for supervisor
- Used roughly 30 different types of hand and power tools to handle client needs
Journeyman Electrician
Thompson Electrical.
01.2000 - 04.1996
- Electrical System and control, installation & Maintenance, electromechanical repair, blueprint & schematic, Generators, & Transformers, Switches and Breakers, Electrical Code, Safety, QA wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting testing instrument, motors and Conduit.
- Installed maintained, repaired and testes equipment for the generation and utilization of electric energy for diverse industry clients.
- Implemented energy-efficient solutions that save clients hundreds of thousands of years annually.
- Performed general electromechanical repairs on client systems and equipment, ensuring adherence to code requirements.
- Developed expertise in communication systems cabling, circuitry and wiring through various projects for public utility companies.
- Cultivated excellent relationships with clients, resulting in a strong base of referral business.
Education
High School Diploma - Basic Academic study
Secret Hart High School
Georgetown Guyana01-1981
Skills
- Project management
- Budgeting & estimation
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Time management
- Complex problem solving
- Hand and power tools
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Dexterous: able to lift 75 pounds
- Door installation
- Finish carpentry
- Residential construction
- Layout planning
- Woodworking expertise
Certification
- OSHA Safety Certification
- Lab Safety Awareness
- Asbestos and Lead Certification
- Electrical Safety
- Ladder Safety.
Timeline
Lead Carpenter
Columbia University
01.2016 - Current
Carpenter
LJ&A Construction Corp.
01.2016 - 04.2000
Journeyman Electrician
Thompson Electrical.
01.2000 - 04.1996
High School Diploma - Basic Academic study
Secret Hart High School