Derrick Gethers
Charlotte,NC
Summary
An exceptional professional with over 30+ years of work experience. Looking to bring my hard work ethic and knowledge to be utilized in the right setting.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter Assistant
Donald Reid Carpentry
Moncks Corner, SC
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Utilized carpentry skills to assist in construction of home additions and remodeling
- Hung drywall and framed walls
- Shingled roofs
- Knowledgeable on what tools to use
Brickmason Tender
Various Contractors
Camp Lejeune, NC
10.2013 - 01.2019
- Assisted brickmasons by getting mortar, stacking bricks/blocks, cutting rebar, constructing and dismantling scaffolds
- Tagged scaffolds- before and after use
- Utilized radio to communicate with cranes
- Safely operated forklift and used proper hand/arm signals for forklifts
Warehouse Assocaite
Power Tek Inc.
Moncks Corner, SC
02.2005 - 12.2012
- Worked in warehouse of bulk head assembly plant
- Prepared shipments ready to be shipped
- Built special pallets for bulk heads
- Kept warehouse clean and orderly
Carpenter Assistant
All-Star Carpentry
Childress, TX
01.1997 - 11.2005
- Utilized carpentry skills to assist carpenter in construction of new homes to include renovations and additions
- Finished and hung drywall
- Laid out shingles on roof
- Framed walls
Machine Operator
Textone/Woodtek Inc.
North Charleston, SC
01.1990 - 07.1996
- Safely operated feeding machines
- Fed boards into machine to be laminated with glue to be covered with vinyl
- Sized boards
- Performed inventory
- Banned products to be shipped
Education
Carpenter
Palmetto United Schools
Ridgeville, SC05.1992
GED -
Berkeley High School
Moncks Corner, SC01.1985
Skills
- P>Dependable
- P>Punctual
- P>Team player
- P>Problem-solver
- P>Banning
- P>Sizing
- P>Inventory
- P>Pallet building
Certification
Employment Readiness, The Center for Community Transitions
Working Smart, The Center for Community Transitions
OSHA-30
OSHA-10
Timeline
Carpenter Assistant
Donald Reid Carpentry
02.2020 - 12.2022
Brickmason Tender
Various Contractors
10.2013 - 01.2019
Warehouse Assocaite
Power Tek Inc.
02.2005 - 12.2012
Carpenter Assistant
All-Star Carpentry
01.1997 - 11.2005
Machine Operator
Textone/Woodtek Inc.
01.1990 - 07.1996
Carpenter
Palmetto United Schools
GED -
Berkeley High School
Military
South Carolina Army National Guard
1984-1992
Discharge: Honorable
Awards: Army Commendation Ribbon
Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity
Greenville, SC
06/1991-07/1992
- Built homes
Certifications
07-2023