Eric Woodard
Clinton,TN
Summary
Talented carpenter offering over 20 years of experience in several environments. Well-organized planner with good multitasking and time management skills. Knowledgeable about both rough and finish carpentry techniques. Successful at managing supplies and site crews to lead safe and efficient projects. Hardworking Carpenter proficient in rough and finish carpentry. Strong background working on commercial projects providing on-time delivery and exceptional craftsmanship. Bringing 20 years in carpentry and related positions. From footers to scaffolding to hanging blinds. I have worked in all aspects of construction
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpentry Instructor
Anderson County Schools
Clinton, TN
01.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Placed building paper over subflooring to protect final flooring material from water damage.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Fabricated custom furniture, shelving and cabinets and installed in specified locations.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Managed team of 15 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
- Saved hundreds by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
- Worked with all customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
Grounds Coordinator
Grace Christian Academy
Knoxville, TN
04.2006 - 01.2017
- Participated in seminars to better understand natural pest control products.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Delegated daily tasks to landscapers and contracted workers to meet schedule demands and obtain top-quality results.
- Maintained diverse landscape, monitoring plant health, aesthetics and irrigation systems.
- Monitored over 10 workers to complete projects on-time and under budget with both client and employee satisfaction.
- Troubleshot and made repairs on various equipment, increasing lifetimes and cutting costs 60%.
- Troubleshot and made repairs on all equipment, increasing lifetimes and cutting costs 40%
Heavy Equipment Operator
The Pipe DoctorPlumbing
Norris, TN
05.2004 - 01.2006
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Operated various pieces of equipment to complete safe and efficient work
Education
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TNHigh School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, TN05.1991
Skills
- Project Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Hardware Installation
- Work Crew Coordination
Certification
- NOCTI Training - 12-14-2020 Teacher Competency Verification in Carpentry
- Cirriculum Performance Evaluator Carpentry through the NCCER National Craft Assesment 7-12-2018
- Carpentry Teaching License - 1-4-2020 State of Tennessee Educational Board
Timeline
Carpentry Instructor
Anderson County Schools
01.2017 - Current
Grounds Coordinator
Grace Christian Academy
04.2006 - 01.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
The Pipe DoctorPlumbing
05.2004 - 01.2006
Lincoln Memorial University
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School