Kim Gauthe Jr.
Huntsville ,TX
Summary
As a business owner, my primary objective is to support the functioning of business operations by managing staff, coordinating operations, and ensuring exceptional customer service. I aim to create a positive, safe and productive work environment by communicating with team members, setting clear goals, and monitoring performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner /Cabinet Maker and Installer
Kitchen Bath & Office Design, LLC
2010.06 - Current
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Positioned and aligned components to complete accurate assembly work.
- Removed physical refuse and debris, organizing tools to maintain safe, effective work environment.
- Installed cabinets in mobile homes in assembly line environment.
- Applied knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work.
- Completed daily appointment schedule to drive quality and timely service.
- Followed safety guidelines for using tools, equipment and heavy machinery to avoid accidents and injury.
- Ordered materials for custom cabinets after designing layouts.
- Finished cabinets by sanding, staining and installing.
- Measured cabinet spaces and designed detailed layouts.
- Chose materials for custom cabinets fitting design and client wishes.
- Designed custom cabinets by planning layouts, cutting materials and installing finished pieces.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
- Selected lumber based on particular species, characteristics, size, applications and applicable adhesives.
- Safely operated power saws, planers, jointers, routers and pneumatic equipment without accident.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to customers to reduce risk of accidents or damage to health and to meet health and safety requirements.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, materials and tools needed to work on job sites.
- Surveyed job sites to identify best position and location for equipment.
- Delivered exceptional service to customers by answering questions and responding quickly to issues.
- Reviewed daily schedules and work orders to determine supplies and materials needed for assignments.
Assistant Shop Foreman
American Caseworks
1996.04 - 2000.07
- Finish cabinets by sanding, staining, and installing.
- Measure cabinet spaces for felid install.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and transported materials to staging area.
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
- Used forklifts and cranes safely.
- Ordered supplies and negotiate pricing on materials, supplies, parts and services.
- Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Vinyl Installer
Sears Home Improvement
1992.06 - 1994.03
- Cutting and trimming siding materials to shape.
- Inspecting and replacing damaged or worn siding
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Providing assistance and support to project managers as needed
- Perform siding and related product installation and/or repair as assigned
- Load and Unload materials at job site.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview High School
Houston, TX 06.1998
Skills
- Taking precise measurements
- Construction knowledge
- Component repairs
- Welding skills
- Following safety practices
- Hand and power tools
- Carpentry background
- Safety understanding
- Repair skills
- Finishing procedures
- Sanding and finishing
- Custom cabinet design
- Cabinet Maker Association member
- Custom cabinet design expertise
- Fabrication and design
- Power tool safety
Timeline
Owner /Cabinet Maker and Installer
Kitchen Bath & Office Design, LLC
2010.06 - Current
Assistant Shop Foreman
American Caseworks
1996.04 - 2000.07
Vinyl Installer
Sears Home Improvement
1992.06 - 1994.03
High School Diploma -
Parkview High School
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