Elijah Rasmussen
Neenah
Summary
Dedicated U.S. Army Infantryman and construction professional with a strong background in residential window and door installation, aluminum trim wrapping, and rough carpentry. Expertise in utilizing tools safely and efficiently in customer-facing environments ensures the delivery of high-quality results, even in physically demanding tasks. Committed to upholding safety standards while exceeding client expectations through meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Fosters reliability as a team player with a robust work ethic. Proven ability to adapt to changing scenarios, leveraging skills in tactical operations and strategic planning to enhance project outcomes and contribute to mission success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantryman (11B)
U.S. Army
Fort Polk, LA
01.2023 - Current
- Executed physically demanding tasks in high-tempo team environments, ensuring compliance with safety, accountability, and readiness standards.
- Maintain, inspect, secure, and account for assigned equipment; follow SOPs, checklists, deadlines, and chain-of-command guidance.
- Communicate clearly with team members, adapt quickly to changing conditions, and solve problems during long workdays and field operations.
- Exhibited discipline, reliability, and leadership while maintaining attention to detail in mission-focused environments.
Window Installer
Renewal by Andersen
Appleton, WI
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed installation of residential replacement windows, ensuring precise tear-out, setting, leveling, insulating, cladding, finishing, and cleanup for optimal performance.
- Executed precise bending and forming of aluminum coil with brake bender to achieve seamless wrapping of exterior window trim, promoting durability and visual appeal.
- Executed installation of interior woodwork and trim, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted installation tasks with hand tools, power tools, saws, snips, and fasteners to uphold a safe working environment.
Window Installer / Carpenter Helper
A Family Remodeling Inc.
Sussex, WI
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Installed windows and doors, contributing to residential remodeling projects, including aluminum trim coil, interior wood trim, and exterior finish details.
- Measured, cut, bent, fit, and fastened aluminum coil trim; caulked aluminum and interior trim to ensure thorough and complete installations.
- Operated aviation/tin snips, circular saws, table saws, miter saws, brake bender, caulk gun, and framing/finish/brad nailers.
- Assisted with jobsite preparation by organizing tools and materials for efficiency., material handling, cleanup, customer-facing work, and safe tool use.
Carpenter (Contract)
Aerotek
Milwaukee, WI
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Framed residential houses from foundation up, constructing stick-framed walls, sheathing, and Tyvek house wrap to ensure structural integrity.
- Built offsets and fascia, assisted with finished basement framing, and handled materials to support project completion using saws, nailers, and carpentry tools safely.
- Read measurements, cut materials, and fastened components, collaborating with crews to uphold production standards and quality.
Door Assembler
ASI Doors
Milwaukee, WI
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Assembled door components using drills, jigsaws, countersinks, taps, rivet gun, measuring tools, and shop equipment.
- Utilized stainless steel, blueprints, caulking, and fastening techniques to ensure precise fitment and quality in assembly tasks.
- Employed tape measure and power tools to achieve accurate construction and assembly, adhering to project specifications.
Shed Builder
Wisconsin Sheds Inc.
Mukwonago, WI
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Built sheds from raw materials including plywood and pine; supported layout, cutting, framing, assembly, and shingling.
- Fabricated rafters for shed roofs using circular saws, miter saws, framing nailers, and carpenter's square.
- Constructed custom shed designs using precision tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion and quality standards.
- Operated machinery safely while adhering to company safety protocols.
IT Technician Intern
Custom Service Hardware
Cedarburg, WI
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered help desk support and solved computer and user setup issues independently.
- Installed and configured Windows 10 on new machines, ensuring efficient workstation setup.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues for end-users.
- Provided technical support to staff, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
- Assisted in installation and configuration of network systems and devices.
Education
GED -
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI08-2020
Skills
- Window & door installation
- Rough framing / stick framing
- Structure assembly
- Caulking & weather sealing
- Exterior sheathing
- Framing, finish & brad nailers
- Various saws
- Aviation/tin snips
- On-site customer interaction
- Technical support
- Measurement skills
- Equipment accountability
- Technical troubleshooting
- Combat lifesaving
- Offensive maneuvers
- Urban warfare
- Vehicle maintenance
- Small unit tactics
- Physical fitness
- Battlefield communication
- Squad movement
Certification
- Military background supports safety, accountability, punctuality, physical stamina, communication, and performance under pressure.
Languages
English
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Brake bender, aluminum coil, aviation/tin snips, caulk gun, circular saw, table saw, miter saw, jig saw, drills, countersinks, taps, rivet gun, framing/finish/brad nailers, tape measure, carpenter's square, hand tools, power tools, jobsite PPE, Windows 10 setup tools.
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- Strong work ethic, fast learner, mechanically inclined, dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable with long shifts, outdoor work, ladder work, and physically demanding tasks.
- Customer-facing experience in occupied homes and team-based experience from both construction work and U.S. Army service.
Timeline
Infantryman (11B)
U.S. Army
01.2023 - Current
Window Installer
Renewal by Andersen
06.2022 - 01.2023
Carpenter (Contract)
Aerotek
03.2021 - 12.2021
Door Assembler
ASI Doors
10.2020 - 02.2021
Shed Builder
Wisconsin Sheds Inc.
04.2020 - 07.2020
IT Technician Intern
Custom Service Hardware
09.2019 - 03.2020
Window Installer / Carpenter Helper
A Family Remodeling Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2022
GED -
Fox Valley Technical College