Hayden Gromes
Vancouver
Summary
Dedicated construction framer with nearly a decade of comprehensive experience in the construction industry, adept at overseeing projects from inception to completion. Proficient in various aspects of home building, showcasing a versatile skill set that includes framing, safety protocols, and equipment operation. Certified in CPR, forklift operation, and boom lift usage, ensuring a commitment to safety and efficiency on every job site. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Lead
Ricks Custom Fencing and Decking
09.2023 - 06.2025
- I am a lead for a premier custom deck and fence company. I usually run smaller crews of 1-3 guys. I do tear out and removal of all existing materials and prep the site for the deck building process. I install the framework of the deck, the decking and the detail work. I build custom handrails and make sure the customer is happy with their project.
Trailer Technician
Western Trailers
04.2022 - 09.2023
- I worked in a shop repairing damaged semi trailers. I drilled, grinded and torched to remove metal panel siding and replaced with new panels. I removed tires and replaced brake cans, brake shoes, slack adjusters, s-cam and bushings. I learned some fabrication work building parts for trailers. Learned how to do alittle steel and aluminum mig welding. Did small light and electrical repairs.
IMP Installer
Fisher construction
04.2021 - 02.2022
- I built industrial refrigeration system for food distribution centers. Usually ranging from 10,000 sq ft to 100,000 sq ft.
- I drove forklifts, gradalls, boom lift and scissor lifts to move materials and get to areas exceeding 30+ feet in the air.
Framer
Empire faming and structures llc
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Run all power tools
- Use pneumatic tools
- Lift 100+ pounds
- Build walls
Roofer
Jagow & sons roofing and siding
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Cleaned up jobsite daily
- Used pneumatic tools to install plywood and roofing singles
- Used hand tools to tear off the old existing roofs
- Used hand welders to fuse together vinyl membranes for flat roofs
- Carried 50-100 pounds of roofing equipment, tools and materials
- Walked on 1/12 - 10/12 roofs
- Installed siding and trim around windows and doors
- Replaced windows, doors, gutters
Busser / Lane Attendant
Big Al's
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Duties- Empty garbage, clean tables and chairs, clean up plates and bring them to the kitchen, help clean dishes, put them away, set up tables, clean up the bowling lanes and retrieve bowling balls to put away, clean bathrooms, get ice for the machines and bartenders, assisting the servers and bartenders
Education
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Camas, WA12.2016
General study - High school
Union High School
Vancouver, WASkills
- Door Hanging
- Drywall
- Carpentry (5 years)
- Siding (2 years)
- Hand tools (8 years)
- Steel mig welding (Less than 1 year)
- Lawn Care
- General Laborer (10 years)
- Painting
- Fabrication (Less than 1 year)
- Communication skills
- Forklift
- Multitasking
- Aluminum mig welding (Less than 1 year)
- Framing (5 years)
- School experience
- Roofing (2 years)
- Mechanic Experience
- Landscape Maintenance
- Wood Framing (5 years)
- Remodeling
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Dependability
- Learning
- Glass Installation
- Construction Laborer (2 years)
- Motivating
- Handyman
- Blueprint Reading
- Problem Solving
- Hardwood
- Trim
- Plasma Cutting
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Trim Carpentry (2 years)
- Environmental awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Building codes compliance
- Customer service
- Time management
- Hand and power tools
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified Boom Lift Operator April 2022 to April 2025
- Certified Forklift Operator April 2022 to April 2025
- Driver's License
Languages
English
American Sign Language - Beginner
Timeline
Construction Lead
Ricks Custom Fencing and Decking
09.2023 - 06.2025
Trailer Technician
Western Trailers
04.2022 - 09.2023
IMP Installer
Fisher construction
04.2021 - 02.2022
Framer
Empire faming and structures llc
04.2017 - 01.2021
Roofer
Jagow & sons roofing and siding
01.2016 - 02.2017
Busser / Lane Attendant
Big Al's
08.2015 - 05.2016
General study - High school
Union High School
High School Diploma -
Union High School