James Rugenstein
Melbourne,FL
Summary
- Experienced carpenter with a background in site supervision, blueprint reading, and framing layout. Skilled in directing crews, coordinating with clients, and delivering quality finish carpentry, cabinet installation, and trim work on schedule. References Glenn Houtenbrink superintendent Worth Bluilders 561 801 2367, Marta Edwards I ran a major remodel owner permitted 561 632 0759, Melody Smith is a Designer I worked for 561 309 5440, Ross Kramer an apartment owner I work for 415 794 1319. Before being self-employed I was a union carpenter for 4 years in West Palm Beach county and 11 years in Las Vegas
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Self Employed
West Palm Beach, Florida
07.2025 - 08.2026
- • Installed doors, windows, cabinets, and shelving to enhance functionality and aesthetics of client spaces.
- • Installed interior trim work, including baseboards and molding around windows and doors.
- • Repaired damaged wood framing and replaced worn materials to restore structural integrity.
- Communicated with clients to clarify project needs and timelines, ensuring alignment on material choices.
Supervisor /Journeyman Carpenter
Worth Builders of Palm Beach inc
West Palm Beach, Florida
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated daily work schedules with foremen, subcontractors, and site staff.
- Resolved site issues and directed work to keep projects moving.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Framed custom walls and partitions for Palm Beach residential builds.
- Installed doors, trim, and cabinetry, floor, cabinet and appliance protection, dry wall patching and clean up on Worth Builders project sites,
- Communicated progress updates with management, clients, and subcontractors.
- Spoke with customers to gain better understanding of the scope of project.
- Interpreted blueprints and layout marks for accurate carpentry work.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
Carpenter
Self Employed
West Palm Beach, Florida
01.2012 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with designers and realtors on high and low-end remodels, ensuring successful project completion. Worked as a union carpenter in Palm Beach county, contributing to a variety of construction projects.
- Managed self-employed carpentry projects for homeowners and contractors.
- Measured and cut lumber for framing, trim, and finish work.
- Installed doors, windows, cabinets, and custom wood fixtures.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High Scool
Bay City, MI05-1984
Skills
- Site supervision
- Blueprint reading
- Framing layout
- Site management
- Finish carpentry
- Cabinet installation
- Customer consultation
Timeline
Carpenter
Self Employed
07.2025 - 08.2026
Supervisor /Journeyman Carpenter
Worth Builders of Palm Beach inc
06.2023 - 06.2025
Carpenter
Self Employed
01.2012 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High Scool