Kwaku Samuels
Carpenter
Dumfries,VA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hard-working Site Manager with over 28 years of experience. Educated in OSHA safety requirements and experienced leading team of over 16 workers. Proficient in carpentry, flooring installation, concrete work, framing, cabinetry, painting and power tools operation. Keep track of companies materials, tools as well as equipments in order to present detailed report to upper management. Also increase productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effective, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Improvement Contractor
Own Business
01.2005 - Current
- Demolished and dismantled old and on wanted structures to prepare for remodel.
- Performed cabinet installation, door hanging and room framing.
- Operated circular, miter, tile as well as other saws to install structures and fixtures such as window and door frames,trims, wooden,ceramic tile floors where needed
- Interviewed clients to determine remodeling needs, budget and financing needs.
- Collaborated with teams to prepare building sites and support needs of project managers, supervisors, carpenters and framers.
- Negotiated purchases and service contracts for projects, greatly reducing overall costs by 5 to 10%.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
- Completed remodeling of residential bathrooms, kitchens and basements.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials, using rulers, pencils, chalk and marking gauge.
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Southern Management Company
10.2011 - 06.2021
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Responded to emergency fire alarms, plumbing leaks and power outages to implement swift resolutions.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Repaired and replaced faulty wiring, light fixtures and other electrical components to reduce risks.
- Restored and repaired worn and damaged building components to support appearance, longevity and security.
- Followed preventive maintenance schedule to support building systems functionality.
- Inspected building systems to evaluate HVAC, electrical and plumbing maintenance needs.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Expert in drywall hanging, drywall finishing, priming and painting.
- Cabinet hanging, bathroom remodeling,Convector installation and repairs. Window unit A/C installation.
- Deck construction
- Cabinet hanging,bathroom and kitching remodeling.
Form Carpenter
Oncall Construction
09.2006 - 07.2011
- Communicated daily with job site supervisor to discuss milestones and update project schedule.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand dimensions and design of form structure.
- Building shot columns with pieces of bolt and knots getting them ready to install metall posts for metal structure buildings.
- Building concrete walls as high as 3 to 5 underground parking garages up to street level
Form Carpenter
Miller And Long Construction
06.2000 - 03.2005
- Communicated daily with job site supervisor to discuss milestones and update project schedule.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand dimensions and design of form structure.
- Constructing wooden columns to get them ready to cast concrete structures.
- Construct wooden floors for casting concrete floors for high rise buildings.
- Also supports the entire structures underneath all form works before casting concrete.
Form Carpenter
Clark Construction
09.1998 - 05.2000
- Communicated daily with job site supervisor to discuss milestones and update project schedule.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand dimensions and design of form structure.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
Education
No Degree - Basics in Plumbing,Electrical,Flooring An Painting
Southern Management Training Academy
Oxon Hill, MD09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting And Design
ITT Technical Institute-Virginia
Springfield,VA03.2015
Skills
- Subcontractor Management
- Demolition
- Renovation
- Building Structure
- Bath Design
- Autodesk Revit
- Kitchen Design
- Tile Installation
- Blueprint Reading
- Drywall Installation
- Siding Installation
- Window Installation
- Painting Techniques
- Fence Installation
- Employee Training
- Client Relations
- Measurements and Calculations
Accomplishments
- Collaborate with all team members to get a good job dawn to satisfy costumers.
- Document and resolve issues which clients may report.
Certification
- Licensed
Va board for contractors license class (C)
Refrigerant Transition And Recovery Certification
Timeline
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Southern Management Company
10.2011 - 06.2021
Form Carpenter
Oncall Construction
09.2006 - 07.2011
Home Improvement Contractor
Own Business
01.2005 - Current
Form Carpenter
Miller And Long Construction
06.2000 - 03.2005
Form Carpenter
Clark Construction
09.1998 - 05.2000
No Degree - Basics in Plumbing,Electrical,Flooring An Painting
Southern Management Training Academy
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting And Design
ITT Technical Institute-Virginia
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