Donald Simpson
Omaha,NE
Summary
I have loved and enjoyed being a carpenter since i started, not every job was easy but once you see the finished project it makes the hard work worth it!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Improvement Contractor
Self Employed
Omaha, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Interviewed clients to determine remodeling needs, budget and financing needs.
- Completed remodeling of residential bathrooms, kitchens, and basements.
- Checked supply inventories and work orders daily to encourage subcontractor efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with customers to determine budgets for kitchen and bath remodeling projects and find appropriate material sources.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials, using rulers, pencils, chalk and marking gauge.
- Used rigging hardware and cranes to help erect, level and install building framework.
- Performed cabinet installation, door hanging and room framing.
- Handled prep work for remodeling projects by plastering, sanding and finishing.
- Assembled and fastened materials to make framework or props, using lue, dowel pins and hand tools.
- Collaborated with teams to prepare building sites and support needs of project managers, supervisors, carpenters and framers.
- Read and interpreted all blueprints and schematics for many commercial projects.
- Completed over 15 jobs independently based on customer desires, inventories and budgets.
- Followed maintenance schedules and completed repairs efficiently to increase equipment lifespan by 100%.
Journeyman Carpenter
D. R. Anderson
Omaha, NE
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
Journeyman Carpenter
D. Aries
Blair, NE
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
Journeyman Carpenter
E & K Construction
Omaha, NE
04.2014 - 11.2018
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
Education
GED -
Father Flanigan
Omaha, NE1988
Skills
- Plan Modifications and Takeoffs
- Cost Tracking
- Client Relations
- Site Delay Investigation
- Labor Management
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Detail Focused
- Contract Preparation
- Administrative Oversight
- Decision Making
- Construction Scheduling
- Problem Solving
- Calm Under Pressure
- Site Management
- Status Reporting
- Requirements Anticipation
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Codes Compliance
Certification
OSHA 10 Certified
First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Home Improvement Contractor
Self Employed
08.2021 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter
D. R. Anderson
12.2019 - 02.2020
Journeyman Carpenter
D. Aries
11.2018 - 11.2019
Journeyman Carpenter
E & K Construction
04.2014 - 11.2018
GED -
Father Flanigan