Harry Schlapia
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Experienced Carpenter of 15 years with strong technical skills. Knowledgeable in inspection, troubleshooting and problem solving. Looking to use my skills to contribute to a team, while expanding experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Allied Construction Services
Des Moines, IA
01.2021 - Current
- Laid concrete, built batter boards, used excavators and placed reinforced steel accurately for over civil infrastructure projects.
- Planned work based on blueprints and individual project specifications.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Safely used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
- Organized assigned tasks for completion on individual and team levels.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
Lead Carpenter
George J Shaw Construction
Des Moines, IA
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Planned work based on blueprints and individual project specifications.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place to complete precise joining and high-quality work.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Organized assigned tasks for completion on individual and team levels.
- Identified and requested any and all PPE necessary to perform tasks.
- Laid concrete, built batter boards, used excavators and placed reinforced steel accurately for over civil infrastructure projects.
Assistant Shipping Manager
Menards
Des Moines, IA
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Coordinated documents and bills, managed payments and responded to inquiries.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement efficiency and minimize labor.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Trained and supervised shipping department staff, enforcing company policies and industry best practices.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
Processing Specialist (gig)
Businessolver
, IA
- Verified that member's had proper documentation to approve life events and/or dependent verification.
- Follow established procedures to approve/edit or send resubmit based on client specific guidelines.
- Stay up to date on client SOPs and widgets to ensure processing accuracy.
- Own transactions from to start to finish, making any updates as necessary to ensure the account reflects accurately.
- Preformed other duties as assigned. (Ex - assisted COBRA team with termination transactions, direct bill review.)
Education
High School Diploma -
Carlisle High School
Carlisle, IA05.2005
Certificate of Completion - Carpentry
Carpenter International Training Center
Des Moines, IA04.2019
Skills
- Carpentry
- Physical ability
- Project Management
- Electrical,Plumping and HVAC maintenance
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office/Excel
Timeline
Carpenter
Allied Construction Services
01.2021 - Current
Lead Carpenter
George J Shaw Construction
05.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Shipping Manager
Menards
06.2012 - 08.2014
Processing Specialist (gig)
Businessolver
High School Diploma -
Carlisle High School
Certificate of Completion - Carpentry
Carpenter International Training Center