Professional carpenter with strong leadership skills. Proven ability to oversee projects, ensuring high standards and timely completion. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, craftsmanship, and effective communication.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter Leader
Government Publishing Office
06.2025 - Current
Salary: $56.36 per hour
Keeps supervisor informed of current work status, advises on meeting deadlines.
Review assignments that may be varied from large to moderate scope for minor projects.
Consistently meets project deadlines through effective time management skills and proactive problem-solving strategies.
Improved project timelines by effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and resource availability.
Meets with other shops in facilities to coordinate work.
Review assignments that may be varied from large to moderate scope for minor projects.
Carpenter
Government Publishing Office
02.2018 - Current
Neat, organized and detail orientated person.
Work closely with shop leadership and clients to build and plan work accordingly with space provided.
Work closely with co-workers and other shops to complete jobs.
Can work independently or with other carpenters depending on assigned task.
Manage shop inventory including ply-wood, solid wood, hardware and miscellaneous shop related items.
Maintain shop organization and cleanliness.
Follow safe working habits on all jobs and on shop floor.
Operate forklift safely moving and receiving orders off of delivery trucks.
From 2018-2023 i have received an outstanding evaluation on my performance reviews
OSHA 10-hour General Industry and Health Card.
Perform research regarding materials and hardware according to job assigned.
Utilize Gravostyle software for making signs in our sign shop.
Utilize Sign Wizard software for making vinyl stickers.
Numerous safety classes including forklift safety, hazmat, fall restraint, blood borne pathogens, machine guarding, etc.
Salary: $48.80 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 40
Supervisor: George Jacavage (202-512-1013)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Cabinet Maker
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
08.2015 - 02.2018
Worked and managed jobs in the Senate Sergeant at Arms Cabinet Shop for the US Capitol and Senate office buildings.
Salary: $58,854.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Cabinet Maker
Fairfield County Millwork LLC
03.2013 - 08.2015
Cabinet Maker
~Studied detailed drawings and specs to lay out projects for custom residential cabinetry and millwork.
~Work closely with project manager within a team environment to complete project in a timely manner.
~Work off of detailed cut lists pertaining to each job
~Operated woodworking machinery and hand tools to cut, shape and form parts for assembly.
~Fitted square and radius parts together using complex joinery, clamps, screws and glue to complete projects to a high AWI certified shop standard.
~Fit all related hardware necessary to specific job, stock and custom.
~Mill all solid lumber and millwork accordingly to detailed shop drawings.
~Install work in field whenever necessary.
~Was very involved in woodworking machine upkeep and maintenance.
Salary: $27.00 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 45
Supervisor: John Ianari (203-393-9751)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Team Leader/Cabinet Maker and CNC Operator
Modern Woodcrafts
07.2011 - 03.2013
Team Leader/Cabinet Maker
~Coordinate specific jobs using detailed shop drawings to make sure production flow is consistent and up to par.
~Work with different departments such as draftsman and detailers to ensure work is to the clients specifications.
~Work off of detailed cut lists for each job as necessary.
~Mark out , cut and shape pieces using saws, chisels, planes, power tools and woodworking machinery to take projects to completion.
~Assemble sections as a team to complete projects.
~As team leader I was responsible for a crew of five, including myself.
CNC Operator/Programmer
~Operated and maintained an Anderson nesting bed CNC.
~Worked with Alpha Cam software to program specific stock and custom parts.
Salary: $19.00 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 45
Supervisor: Scott Thibodeau (860-677-7371)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Cabinet Maker
Bushka Lumber and Millwork LLC
03.1999 - 07.2011
Cabinet Maker
~Study and build custom residential cabinetry and millwork off of detailed shop drawings and sketches.
~Work closely with supervisor and clients to build each custom job to detailed spec.
~Operated all woodworking machinery and hand tools to cut, shape and form parts for assembly.
~Fitted standard and radius parts together using complex joinery, clamps, screws and glue as needed.
~Work on machine upkeep and repair as necessary.
~Worked in finish room when needed sanding, staining and spraying.
~Performed field installations as necessary.
~Performed remodel construction as needed in order to install new cabinetry and millwork.
~Operated a Weeke vacum pod CNC machine utilizing WoodWop software.
Salary: $14.00 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 45
Supervisor: Ron, Rich or Terry Bushka (203-756-7068)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
High school diploma or equivalent -
Crosby High School
Waterbury, CT
06.2000
Skills
Job site maintenance
General carpentry
Hand and power tools
Time and material estimates
Material prepping
Blueprint reading
Safety processes and procedures
Project coordination
Workforce management
Assignment delegation
Carpentry projects
Job site inspection
Training
Stiles Machinery Certification for Weeke CNC software July 2006
WDET Lateral Leadership online training April 2025
WDET Leadership Essentials online training April 2025
WDET Leadership Fundamentals online training April 2025
Quality Control Lead at Right Direction Technology Solutions – U.S. Government Publishing OfficeQuality Control Lead at Right Direction Technology Solutions – U.S. Government Publishing Office