Keon Dacosta
12017 Benjamin St Beltsville,MD
Summary
Dedicated carpentry apprentice with expertise in power tool operation and wood installation. Known for problem-solving skills and commitment to safety compliance, ready to contribute to high-quality carpentry projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpentry Apprentice
Renford Lake
Beltsville, Maryland
06.2026 - 09.2026
- Measured and cut wood to specified sizes using saws, planers, routers, and other carpentry tools.
- Helped build wooden frames, walls, and roofs for residential homes using specific tools and materials.
- Installed doors, windows, stairs, cabinets, shelves and trim.
- Attached hardware such as hinges, locks and handles on doors and drawers.
- Constructed outdoor decks using pressure treated lumber.
- Operated hand and power tools safely.
- Collaborated with senior carpenters to learn advanced techniques.
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by sanding them down or filling in holes or cracks with putty.
- Applied finishes such as paint or varnish to completed projects.
- Assembled structures with screws, nails and glue.
Carpenter Apprentice
Hargrove
Lanham, Maryland
07.2025 - 06.2026
- Assisted skilled carpenters in constructing wooden frameworks for various projects.
- Operated hand and power tools to cut, shape, and join materials efficiently.
- Measured and marked materials accurately for precise cuts and installations.
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for upcoming projects. on job site to prepare for installation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of carpentry tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment on job sites.
- Learned various woodworking techniques from experienced carpenters on-site.
- Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
Box Truck Driver
Georgetown movers
Alexandria, Virginia
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Operated box truck for safe and timely deliveries across designated routes.
- Delivered freight promptly to specified locations in a timely manner.
- Picked up products from warehouse or distribution center, verified content and delivered to businesses or households as schedule indicated.
- Loaded and unloaded truck using pallet jack and manual handling techniques for efficient transport.
- Loaded and unloaded furniture and equipment following safety protocols.
- Navigated local areas efficiently to optimize delivery schedules.
- Communicated effectively with team members and customers during operations.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues during the delivery process.
Van Driver
The Sheraton Hotel
Beltsville, Maryland
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Safely transported guests to various locations within the hotel and surrounding areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and functionality of the vehicle for optimal performance.
- Assisted guests with luggage and provided exceptional customer service during transit.
- Coordinated with front desk staff for timely pick-ups and drop-offs of guests.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety compliance and reliability.
- Managed schedules and routes efficiently to minimize wait times for guests.
- Communicated effectively with team members to address guest needs promptly.
- Adhered to local traffic laws and hotel policies while driving company vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from vans, ensuring secure transport for all items. from vans in a safe and secure manner.
- Drove long-distance routes to deliver packages on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
High Point
Powdermill Rd, Beltsville MD06-1994
Skills
- Wood installation
- Frame construction
- Framing techniques
- Deck building
- Drywall application
- Measuring techniques
- Power tool operation
- Surface preparation
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Collaboration skills
Certification
- OSHA
Timeline
Carpentry Apprentice
Renford Lake
06.2026 - 09.2026
Carpenter Apprentice
Hargrove
07.2025 - 06.2026
Box Truck Driver
Georgetown movers
03.2023 - 07.2025
Van Driver
The Sheraton Hotel
11.2020 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
High Point