Joel Couture
Trenton,MI
Summary
Hardworking Carpenter experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations. Desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter Foreman
Ken's Carpentry
Clinton, MI
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of a team of carpenters to ensure projects were completed in a timely manner.
- Inspected job sites before beginning work to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Ordered necessary materials for each job site based on project plans or specifications provided by clients.
- Collaborated with other supervisors and managers within the organization to coordinate larger-scale construction projects.
- Prepared cost estimates for labor and materials required for various jobsites.
- Monitored employee productivity levels; conducted performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
- Recommended changes in procedures or operational methods to improve efficiency.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Carpenter
Ross Construction
Grass Lake, MI
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
- 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.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
Carpenter/Framer
JF Binder, Inc.
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Installed wooden frames for doors, windows and walls in accordance with blueprints.
- Assembled and nailed together the framework of studs, headers and sills.
- Installed drywall, plasterboard or paneling over interior walls and ceilings.
- Rough framing
- Handled all demos
Education
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, MI05-2017
Skills
- Trim Carpentry
- Concrete Finishing
- Drywall Install
- Masonry
- Door Framing and hanging
- Roofing
- Caulking
- Blueprint Reading
- Exterior Facade
- Machine Operator
- Frame Carpentry
- Sheet Metal
- Power/Hand Tools
- Siding
- Commerical/Residential Construction
- Cabinet Install
Languages
- Spanish - Moderate
Timeline
Carpenter Foreman
Ken's Carpentry
11.2023 - Current
Carpenter
Ross Construction
08.2020 - 11.2023
Carpenter/Framer
JF Binder, Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School