Derek Cohick
Roaring Branch,PA
Summary
Hardworking Farm Hand with experience operating wide range of agricultural equipment, including rotary tillers, tractors, and plows. Talented at handling day-to-day operations for smooth farm operations. Excellent technical skills and hand-eye coordination.
Precision-driven Union Carpenter recognized for consistently completing projects efficiently and on schedule. Possess specialized skills in framing, formwork, and finish carpentry, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship in every task. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management, enabling successful collaboration on diverse construction projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Farm Hand
Remley farms
Roaring Branch, PA
02.2022 - 04.2026
- Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops.
- Maintained irrigation systems to ensure optimal water distribution.
- Assisted in livestock care and feeding routines.
Water transfer roustabout
Principal Enterprise
Canton, PA
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted in routine equipment inspections to ensure safety and functionality.
- Supported loading and unloading of materials for various projects.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize hazards during operational activities.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge of procedures.
- Inspected and operated pumps, valves, and pipelines for oil wells.
- Repaired or replaced broken parts on pumps, motors, engines, valves.
- Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
- Transported equipment from one job site to another.
- Maintained pressure gauges and flow meters to ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Installed pipes for water lines or gas lines in accordance with local codes.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
Lumber Yard Worker
K. House and son
Blossburg, PA
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Operated forklifts to move lumber and materials safely throughout the yard.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments while ensuring proper inventory control procedures.
- Maintained organized storage areas for easy access to lumber products and tools.
- Loaded lumber onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Organized the yard according to product type and size.
- Operated saws, forklifts and wood splitters.
- Inspected and measured lumber for defects and dimensions.
Union Carpenter
Gm mcrossin
Bellefonte, PA
05.2007 - 05.2015
- Constructed frameworks for residential and commercial buildings using various materials.
- Interpreted blueprints and project plans to ensure accurate installations.
- Operated power tools and hand tools safely and effectively on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within set timelines.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and building codes during all tasks.
- Installed doors, windows, and cabinetry according to specifications and standards.
- Installed drywall sheets onto stud walls using screws or nails.
- Assembled carpentry components such as door frames, wall units, roof trusses, staircases, and window frames.
- Cut lumber pieces to the appropriate size with saws or other cutting tools.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when operating power tools or working at heights.
- Installed and replaced windows, doors, floors, walls, and ceilings according to blueprints and specifications.
- Installed insulation material into cavities between walls or ceilings.
- Measured materials accurately for construction projects.
- Set up ladders safely when accessing high places on job sites.
- Built scaffolding systems for elevated work areas on construction sites.
- Aligned pre-cut trusses into place before nailing them together securely.
- Constructed formwork for concrete structures using timber boards and metal braces.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues from other trades on multi-trade projects.
- Read technical drawings and blueprints accurately to determine dimensions and layout of installations.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
Education
Union Carpenter - Carpenter Apprenticeship
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA 05.2007 - 05.2010
Liberty Junior Senior High School
Liberty , PaSkills
- Equipment operation
- Crop management
- Livestock care
- Machinery maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Load handling
- Material organization
- Problem solving
- Fence repair
- Tractor operation
- Land preparation
- Farm equipment and machinery
- Farm equipment operation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Field work
- Stall cleaning and disinfecting
- Feeding livestock
- Basic carpentry
- Physical stamina
- Water conservation
- Feed mixtures
- Building and structural repair
- Time management
- Animal care
- [Area of certification] certified
- First Aid/CPR
- Connection fittings
- Valve and pump repairs
- Piping installation and repair
- Water tank installation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hazardous materials handling
- Weather conditions adaptation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farm Hand
Remley farms
02.2022 - 04.2026
Water transfer roustabout
Principal Enterprise
05.2017 - 05.2018
Lumber Yard Worker
K. House and son
04.2015 - 05.2017
Union Carpenter
Gm mcrossin
05.2007 - 05.2015
Union Carpenter - Carpenter Apprenticeship
Harrisburg Area Community College
05.2007 - 05.2010
Liberty Junior Senior High School