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Grant Watson

San Jose,CA

Summary

Passionate designer, innovator, and craftsman with 3 years of construction experience, skilled in teamwork, organizational planning, and on-site decision-making. Thrive in collaborative, hands-on environments and bring a proactive, solution-oriented approach to every project, proven to be a valuable contributor to dynamic, detail-oriented, and solution-driven teams.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Worker

Robert's Custom Builders
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Utilized an array of tools and machinery to execute major tasks including framing, drywalling, irrigation/excavation, and demolition.
  • Fostered a productive work environment by communicating clearly with coworkers, prioritizing task completion before shifting focus, and proactively offering assistance during downtime.
  • Guaranteed a safe and clean work environment during shifts, picking up debris, moving machinery and tools into their respective storage units, and clearing any objects that ubstructed work and walking paths.

Residential/Commercial Painter

Accolade Painting
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Ensured high quality finishes by prioritizing detailed techniques and processes whilst simultaneously striving for efficient, time conscious results.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by utilizing drop clothes to protect proximal valuables, assembling ladders and scaffolds when working in high hard-to-reach areas, and equipping dust masks when sanding or preparing surfaces with stripping agents.

Carpenter

Self-employeed
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Brainstormed, designed, and constructed an array of custom furniture for an extensive clientele.
  • Utilized 3D modeling software, including SketchUp, to visualize projects, document component dimensions, and solve issues regarding material use, joinery techniques, and appropriate hardware selection

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-2026

Transfer - Engineering

Foothill College
Los Altos, CA
06-2024

Skills

  • Creative Problem solving
  • CAD Design (SOLIDWORKS, SketchUp)
  • Team Collaboration & Inclusivity
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Leadership
  • Mathematical and Scientific acumen

Timeline

Construction Worker

Robert's Custom Builders
06.2022 - 09.2022

Residential/Commercial Painter

Accolade Painting
06.2020 - 08.2021

Carpenter

Self-employeed
06.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

San Jose State University

Transfer - Engineering

Foothill College
Grant Watson