Kelly Groves
Irving,TX
Summary
Experienced carpenter offering 10 years of commercial carpentry skills. Pursuing a position in a busy organization where a qualified individual with an understanding working in hospital environment is highly sought Conscientious Carpenter focused on completing projects on time and exceeding client expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Carpenter
Christman Construction
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
Capenter
Apple Construction Service
10.2013 - 01.2021
- Used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Planned work based on blueprints and individual project specifications.
- Identified and requested PPE necessary to perform tasks.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings or walls to complete specified level of sound absorption and rebound.
- Protected flooring installations by covering subfloors to prevent moisture buildup.
- Used hand tools and production equipment to perform furniture assembly work and mastered blueprint reading to verify correct completion.
- Fastened parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, glue or other fasteners according to blueprints and customer specifications.
- Demonstrated manual dexterity and coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp, manipulate and assemble objects necessary to complete diverse furniture projects.
- Adhered to current health, safety and environmental policies and complied with quality and control standards for furniture assembly.
- Worked with management to confirm inventory to assemble and completed required pre-assembly reporting.
- Applied sufficient torque with wrenches and ratcheting tools throughout entire workday.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
Plumber
Lyle plumbing
06.2006 - 09.2013
- Installed and replaced water heaters, drain pipes and water supply lines.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
- Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy.
- Installed and repaired gas lines and hot and cold water lines.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep all supplies in excellent working condition.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Efficiently installed and repaired toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 100% customer satisfaction ratings.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Performed emergency on-call work hours during evening, weekends and some holidays.
- Installed and inspected new and existing plumbing lines up to 12 inches in diameter.
- Completed walk-throughs of all completed systems to verify code adherence.
- Created and submitted daily reports on progress of all plumbing projects.
- Supervised staff and evaluated work performance.
- Worked on all aspects of plumbing systems from start to finish and handled every phase with efficiency.
Education
GED -
Garland High School
Garland, TX06.1980
Skills
- Commercial projects
- Material prepping
- Experienced with all types hand tools as well as power tools
- Carpentry
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Valid texas driver's license
- Blueprint interpretation
- Repair Structures
- Reading Schematics
- Hand Drywall
- Calculations and Measurements
- Carpenter's Levels
- Building Codes Understanding
- Material Selection
- Panel Building
- Project Layout
- Power Tool Maintenance and Care
- Physical Agility
- General Laborer
- Demolition and Cleanup
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Study Layout Diagrams
- Residential and Commercial Renovations
- Interpreting Blueprints
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Flooring Construction
- Drywalling
- Basic Plumbing
- Cut Wood to Size
- Power Saws
- Drilling and Framing
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Basic Plumbing Knowledge
- Carpentry and Woodworking
- Measure Distances
- Carpenter Assistance
- Deck and Walkway Construction
- Blueprint Reading
Timeline
Commercial Carpenter
Christman Construction
01.2021 - 06.2023
Capenter
Apple Construction Service
10.2013 - 01.2021
Plumber
Lyle plumbing
06.2006 - 09.2013
GED -
Garland High School
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