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Jeffrey Abrams

Garnerville

Summary

Dynamic Carpenter and Construction Foreman with extensive experience at Carpenters Union Local 279. Expert in blueprint reading and power tool operation, ensuring compliance with building codes. Proven project management skills, leading teams to successful project completions while maintaining high safety standards. Committed to delivering quality craftsmanship and fostering collaborative work environments.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter/Construction Foreman

Carpenters Union Local 279
Rockland/Orange
04.2020 - Current
  • Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
  • Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
  • Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
  • Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
  • Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
  • Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
  • Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
  • Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
  • Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
  • Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
  • Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
  • Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
  • Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
  • Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
  • Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.

Carpenter/Construction Foreman

Carpenters Union Local 157
Manhattan
04.2015 - 03.2020
  • Adhered strictly to all applicable building codes, regulations and safety laws.
  • Performed carpentry duties such as measuring, cutting, fitting, nailing, fastening and installing materials according to instructions.
  • Provided technical guidance to carpenters as needed, monitored progress of assigned projects and addressed any issues that arose.
  • Interpreted blueprints or drawings for construction projects and ensured accuracy of measurements.
  • Reviewed project plans and blueprints and estimating needed time and materials.
  • Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents.
  • Added door jambs, replaced handrails and installed insulation.
  • Located, measured and marked site locations or placement of structures using measuring and marking equipment.
  • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to grasp project requirements and appropriately assign teams.

Carpenter/Construction Forman

James Campbell Construction, Inc.
Stony Point
02.2000 - 03.2015
  • Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
  • Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
  • Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
  • Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
  • Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
  • Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
  • Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
  • Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
  • Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
  • Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
  • Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
  • Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.

Laborer/Apprentice

Jeff Mancuso Construction
Stony Point
03.1990 - 01.2000
  • Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
  • Installed insulation into walls using blow guns or similar tools while adhering to safety guidelines.
  • Repaired damaged drywall sections including taping joints and applying texture coats as needed.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
  • Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
  • Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
  • Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
  • Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
  • Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
  • Followed safety protocols and guidelines to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Assisted tradesmen and machine operators in construction projects.

Education

GED -

North Rockland High School
Thiells, N.Y.
06-1992

Skills

  • Blueprint reading
  • Power tool operation
  • Rough carpentry
  • Finish carpentry
  • Building code compliance
  • Project management

Timeline

Carpenter/Construction Foreman

Carpenters Union Local 279
04.2020 - Current

Carpenter/Construction Foreman

Carpenters Union Local 157
04.2015 - 03.2020

Carpenter/Construction Forman

James Campbell Construction, Inc.
02.2000 - 03.2015

Laborer/Apprentice

Jeff Mancuso Construction
03.1990 - 01.2000

GED -

North Rockland High School

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