Jose Canelas

Carpenter/Painter

Self Employed Services

Iselin, NJ

01.1998 - Current

installed windows, locks, knobs, and hinges operated and maintained various professional tools and equipment.
Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
worked with other crew members on the construction and installation of wooden structures and fixtures, such as cabinets and hardwood floors.
worked independently on various tasks and completed all duties in a timely manner.
Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards and ensuring that safety guidelines were followed and all requirements fully met.
Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety. Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
trained and supervised new workers; provided beneficial advice and expertise to them.
Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.
Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.