Edgar Santana
Brentwood
Summary
Experienced Lead Carpenter with a proven track record in site supervision and quality control. Skilled in blueprint interpretation, team collaboration, and multitasking. Committed to delivering high-quality projects while optimizing workflow and enhancing team performance. pationate about carpentry and always down to learn from the rest.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Carpenter
Coastal Construction & Building
Lindenhurst, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Build costumed aluminum pergolas with motorized roof that open and close and motorized screens heaters and lights.
- Supervised team of carpenters on residential construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Developed project timelines and coordinated material procurement to streamline workflow and reduce delays.
- Trained and mentored junior carpenters in advanced framing techniques and tool usage for enhanced productivity.
- Implemented efficient work processes that improved project completion times without compromising quality.
- Established strong relationships with subcontractors to enhance collaboration and ensure project alignment with overall goals.
- Optimized workflow by assigning tasks based on individual skills, ultimately enhancing overall team performance.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- experienced in all phases of construction from start to finish including landscaping.
Carpenter
Precision Contracting
Brentwood, NY
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Prep exterior walls with shedding and siding
- Rough Framing of basements and extensions
- Full renovations of bathroom and basements
- Apex and PVC plumbing
- Run electrical wires for full basements and install switches and outlets
- Hung drywall and paint
- Ripped and prepped roof for shingles
- Prepped floor and installed flooring.
- Hung doors and Installed windows.
- Prepped ground and install pavers.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
- From this job I learned most of the skills i own.
Education
No Degree -
Universal Technical Institute
Bloomfield, NJHigh School Diploma -
EBC High School
Brooklyn, NY07.2018
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Layout planning
- Finish carpentry
- Heavy equipment operation
- Site supervision
- Material ordering
- Attention to detail
- Client communication
- Quality control
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Deck and walkway construction
- Tile setting
- OSHA training
Accomplishments
- Completed more than 100 kitchens and custom built-ins, decks and patios.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Carpenter
Coastal Construction & Building
03.2022 - Current
Carpenter
Precision Contracting
10.2019 - 03.2023
No Degree -
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
EBC High School