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David Montanez

Springfield,MA

Summary

Knowledgeable professional offering experience and abilities in completing frameworks for structural construction jobs. Bright and detail-oriented in calculating accurate measurements. Focused on safety by keeping work areas neat, following protocols, using equipment and tools appropriately and warning teammates of potential hazards. Bilingual Carpenter focused on completing construction projects on time or ahead of schedule. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Quality-focused Carpenter committed to following safety code regulations. Timely and efficient working style takes difficult jobs through to completion within budget. Experienced in both residential and commercial construction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Carpenter Journeyman

Carpenters Union
09.1997 - Current
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
  • Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
  • Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to improve productivity and workflow.
  • Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
  • Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.

Lead Carpentry Instructor

Westover Job Corps Center
08.2018 - 06.2023
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
  • Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
  • Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
  • Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Carpenter Foreman

Sturdy Home Improvement
04.2012 - 02.2015
  • Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications.
  • Supervised teams of up to 10 employees, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress.
  • Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
  • Kept accurate records of materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and accident reports.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.

Contractor Sales, Assistant Purchasing Mgt..

J.R Kakley, And Sons
01.2003 - 03.2012
  • Consulted with customers to assess requirements, offer product recommendations and resolve technical issues after sales.
  • Employed variety of sales practices to accommodate each customer's individual needs and overcome objections.
  • Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions, and redirect concerns toward positive aspects.
  • Used strong customer service skills to develop loyal customer base, increasing repurchasing rate 100%.
  • Orchestrated efficient and performance-oriented daily work plan to maximize time usage and customer connections.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roger L Putnam Vocational High School
Springfield, MA
06.1994

No Degree - Union Apprenticeship Carpentry Program

S.T.C.C
Springfield, MA
06.1994

Skills

  • Roofing Expertise
  • Flooring Construction
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Exceptional Finish Carpentry Skills
  • Form Systems Knowledge
  • Deck and Walkway Construction
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Drilling and Framing
  • Cabinet Repair
  • Scaffolding Construction
  • Project Management
  • Construction Management
  • Siding and Trim
  • Forming and Pouring
  • Calculations and Measurements
  • Carpenter's Levels
  • Power Saws
  • Residential and Commercial Renovations
  • Master Carpentry Certification
  • Stud Framing
  • Concrete Form Construction
  • Drywalling

Certification

  • Osha 10/30 Authorized Construction Trainer
  • Construction Site Safety Management and Leadership Certification
  • Construction Fall Protection Certification
  • Certified in A.E.D, C.P.R, and First Aid Trainer by Emergency Care and Safety Institute .
  • Certified Green Building Awareness Trainer
  • Hazard Communication and Chemical Safety Trainer
  • Infection Control Risk Assessment, Best Practices in Health-Care Construction Certification
  • Millwright Safety Certification
  • Work Forced Education Development (WFED)
  • 1) (WFED) Intergraded Curriculum Implementation
  • 2) (WFED) Programs and Facilities Management
  • 3) (WFED) Assessments and Techniques
  • 4) (WFED) Vocational Education for Special Needs Learners.
  • Moderate Risk Lead Abatement Certification
  • Scaffold user/erector certification and trainer.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Carpentry Instructor

Westover Job Corps Center
08.2018 - 06.2023

Carpenter Foreman

Sturdy Home Improvement
04.2012 - 02.2015

Contractor Sales, Assistant Purchasing Mgt..

J.R Kakley, And Sons
01.2003 - 03.2012

Carpenter Journeyman

Carpenters Union
09.1997 - Current

High School Diploma -

Roger L Putnam Vocational High School

No Degree - Union Apprenticeship Carpentry Program

S.T.C.C

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