Lee Ashton
Austin,TX
Summary
Professional tradesman using skills in finish carpentry that i started to learn as an apprentice in England to leading on mutilmillion dollar custom homes after moving to America. Proven ability to handle and problem solve with attention to detail most custom work to please contractor and client in an efficient manner. Work well with a team and love sharing tricks of the trade while still learning in my 30 plus years
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Luxury Millwork
02.2024 - Current
Constructed high-end cabinetry and custom woodwork to meet client specifications.
Collaborated with design teams to ensure project alignment with architectural plans. Operated various woodworking machinery, ensuring precision and safety standards.
Custom carpentry and installation in custom residential homes
Carpenter
Long Beach Enterprise
10.2022 - 01.2024
Subcontractor. Finish carpenter doing custom finish work in residential homes . Installing cabinets , working from architectural plans in custom homes in Aspen Valley area
Carpenter
Masterpiece Interiors
11.2020 - 09.2022
Subcontractor. Finish/ trim carpentry in custom homes in and around Brentwood/ Beverly Hills/ Malibu area
Lead Trim Carpenter
Unvarnished
07.2020 - 11.2020
Employee. Lead carpenter on custom home im Malibu
Carpenter
Luxury Millwork
09.2019 - 07.2020
Subcontractor. Finish carpenter working custom homes. Mill work/ cabinetry problem solving. Working from plans and directly with Job site manager and designer in a professional manner
Carpenter
Kaegebein Fine Homebuilding
04.2012 - 08.2019
Subcontractor. Finish carpenter . mill work/ installation in custom homes and resturants in Aspen Valley area. Started being trained in Job site management too. running house and other trades
Carpenter
Iceni Construction
05.2009 - 08.2011
Subcontractor. Finish carpenter custom mill work/ installation in custom homes in Aspen Valley area
Carpenter
Castle Creek Construction
02.2002 - 08.2006
Employee. Carpenter framing/ building custom homes in Aspen Valley area
Education
Apprenticeship - Carpentry
University of Central Lancashire
Preston , United Kingdom 01-1995
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Hand and power tools
- Measuring and cutting
- General laborer
- Heavy lifting
- Power tools proficiency
- Residential construction
- Demolition work
- Carpentry expertise
- Tool maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Woodworking techniques
- Exceptional finish carpentry skills
- Remodeling projects
Accomplishments
Since moving to America got to work and lead on some of largest and expensive custom homes in North America. Its a good feeling getting to stand back and see your hard work come together with other trades and be appreciated by contractor and client
Timeline
Carpenter
Luxury Millwork
02.2024 - Current
Carpenter
Long Beach Enterprise
10.2022 - 01.2024
Carpenter
Masterpiece Interiors
11.2020 - 09.2022
Lead Trim Carpenter
Unvarnished
07.2020 - 11.2020
Carpenter
Luxury Millwork
09.2019 - 07.2020
Carpenter
Kaegebein Fine Homebuilding
04.2012 - 08.2019
Carpenter
Iceni Construction
05.2009 - 08.2011
Carpenter
Castle Creek Construction
02.2002 - 08.2006
Apprenticeship - Carpentry
University of Central Lancashire