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Dustin LaRue
Wartburg,TN
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Summary
Experienced Finish Carpenter committed to customer satisfaction and high quality, long-lasting materials and craftsmanship . Skilled renovations expert with extensive list of references from completed jobs in East Tennessee area. Friendly, hard-working professional meeting tight deadlines and budgets consistently.
Customer-focused, visionary-thinking Retail Manager with over 12 years of experience in cultivating relationships, creating marketing campaigns and growing profit channels. Experienced with multiple sales and inventory tracking software systems. Self-motivated leader with skill in growing business relations, sales and generating practical solutions based on client demand.
Accomplished Retail Sales Manager offering over 12 years in boosting performance momentum and exceeding sales quotas. Experience directing store operations for established retailers. Positive team manager with record of high employee retention rates.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Finish Carpenter
Hammerhead Custom Cabinetry
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
- Achieved customer satisfaction through precise alignment of doors, windows, staircases, and built-in furniture installations.
- Reduced waste and costs by accurately measuring, cutting, and installing trim work, cabinetry, moldings, and other custom woodwork components.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry best practices and following safety guidelines during all aspects of finish carpentry projects.
- Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plan to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Installed trim, cabinets, doors, stairs and handrails in newly constructed homes.
- Streamlined project completion times by utilizing time management skills to prioritize tasks based on deadlines and complexity levels.
Carpenter/Construction Foreman
Hartley Construction
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Installed structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, and hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools
- Selected and ordered lumber and other required materials
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Reduced material waste by precisely measuring, cutting, and assembling lumber for various construction projects.
- Strengthened team collaboration through effective communication and problem-solving skills during complex carpentry projects.
- Assisted in site preparation and cleanup activities to ensure efficient project workflow and minimize disruptions for clients or other construction teams.
Tile Work
Willbilly's Showers and Baths
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Shaped materials to prescribed measurements with saws, chisels and planes
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, dowel pins, and glue
- Marked cutting and assembly lines on materials with pencil, chalk and marking gauge
- Utilized strong attention to detail in performing tasks such as drywall installation, painting, flooring, and tile work ensuring polished final products for clients.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
Lead Installer
Granite Transformations
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Executed daily operations of installing countertops, showers, and flooring
- Performed skilled repair and maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand and power tools
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate installations.
- Reduced installation errors, implementing thorough quality control measures.
- Mentored junior installers, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
- Established strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and professionalism throughout the entire installation process.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Streamlined installation processes for increased productivity and faster project completion.
Sales Associate
Advanced Auto
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
- Rented merchandise to customers to assist in completeing their task in a timely manner.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase and rental by ensuring no damaged or missing product or instructions.
- Inventoried stock and requisitioned new stock by performing cycle counts of randomized products.
- Placed special orders and called other stores to find desired items or comparable replacements.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Exchanged merchandise for customers and accepted returns
Logistics
Harbor Freight
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Itemized and totaled customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register and accepted cash and charge card for purchases
- Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins and tables with new and transferred merchandise
- Received, opened, unpacked and issued sales floor merchandise
- Transported packages to customers' vehicles
- Stamped, attached and changed price tags on merchandise, referring to price list
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Carpenter
Volunteer Case and Container
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, cables, planks, wedges and timbers
- Was instrumental in building crates and cases for a variety of customer needs.
- Assembled and fastened material together to construct wood and metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails and screws
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
Education
High School Diploma -
05-2004
- Awarded Most Outstanding Student in Automotive Technology.
- Awarded Accelerated course Placement Award in welding technology.
- 3.75 GPA
- Professional Development: Applied Communications course study for workplace communications and development of interview skills.
- Extracurricular Activities: Post Leader for Explorer Post #831 with the Oak Ridge Police Dept. This is an after school program for students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Retail Operations
- Sales expertise
- Driven Work Ethic
- Management
- Decision-Making
- Customer Engagement
- Team Supervision
- Delegating Work
- Critical Thinking
- Sales Team Leadership
- Training and mentoring
References
Personal and professional references available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of approximately 20 people in the development of The Area Merchandising Program at AutoZone. This program broke the entire store into numbered areas and assigned 5-7 employees per area, to clean, maintain and spot check inventory on items within their area.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets on items that we currently had in stock, what items sold the most or sold out regularly and new items or other items that we needed to start stocking permanently.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsInterests
Automotive Diagnostics, electrical, performance and repair
Family time
Home renovations
Outdoors
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Software
Microsoft Office programs
Mitchell On-Demand
RO Writer
AllData automotive repair
Timeline
Finish Carpenter - Hammerhead Custom Cabinetry
11.2023 - 04.2024
Carpenter/Construction Foreman - Hartley Construction
03.2022 - 10.2022
Tile Work - Willbilly's Showers and Baths
09.2020 - 03.2022
Lead Installer - Granite Transformations
02.2019 - 09.2020
Sales Associate - Advanced Auto
12.2018 - 03.2019
Logistics - Harbor Freight
10.2017 - 02.2018
Carpenter - Volunteer Case and Container
06.2016 - 10.2017
Oak Ridge High School - High School Diploma,
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