Liam Kelley
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented drywall finisher with a strong work ethic and proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction. Skilled in problem-solving and effective communication, contributing to timely project completions and high-quality finishes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Drywall Finisher
Drywall Authority
Cape Coral, FL
01.2024 - 04.2026
- Applied finishing techniques to achieve smooth, even surfaces on drywall installations.
- Operated and maintained tools, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within deadlines and specifications.
- Assisted in training new employees on drywall finishing processes and safety protocols.
- Served as a reliable team member, regularly collaborating with other finishers and construction professionals to achieve shared goals and meet deadlines.
- Removed damaged drywall and wallpaper to prepare for new installations.
- Increased job efficiency with mastery of various hand tools and power tools, such as trowels, joint knives, and sanders.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in high-quality finishes.
- Received consistent excellent feedback on work quality and customer service.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and properly disposing of debris.
- Streamlined the repair process for damaged walls by expertly patching holes and cracks with minimal disruption.
- Ensured long-lasting quality workmanship by consistently inspecting finished surfaces for defects or inconsistencies before final approvals.
- Inspected surfaces to evaluate quality and applied extra attention to fill in holes and rectify errors.
- Ensured timely project completion by efficiently hanging and finishing drywall in residential and commercial buildings.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally to maintain positive relationships.
- Supported team members during installations by effectively communicating progress updates and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Cut and hung drywall on walls and ceilings, taping and finishing joints and corners.
- Screwed metal and wooden studs into frames.
- Completed installation of drywall sheets on commercial and residential properties.
Assistant Supervisor
Vanemmerikcustomhomes
Naples, FL
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted project coordination and scheduling for construction timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Regular communication between clients to facilitate timely updates on project status and requirements.
- Used regular quality control procedures, resulting in improved accuracy in project specifications and deliverables.
- Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
- Addressed employee concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining high levels of job satisfaction among team members.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Trim Carpenter
The Great Indoors
Cape Coral, FL
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Led installation of custom trim, ensuring precision and quality standards.
- Mentored junior carpenters on advanced techniques and best practices for trim work.
- Trained staff on safe operation of tools and equipment, fostering a culture of safety.
- Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
- Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Built shelves and doors correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
- Observed safety rules and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job.
- Prepared surfaces for finishing by sanding, filling gaps, caulking seams, and applying appropriate primer coats as necessary.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with expertly installed door casings, window frames, mantels, staircases, railings, and paneling.
- Consistently met or exceeded client expectations through meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of trim carpentry work performed.
- Increased project efficiency by accurately measuring, cutting, and installing custom woodwork according to blueprints and specifications.
- Utilized power tools such as table saws, miter saws, routers, planers, jointers efficiently for accurate cuts and seamless joins in woodwork pieces.
- Conducted thorough final inspections of work to ensure adherence to quality standards and client satisfaction before handing over the project.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, team members, and subcontractors by maintaining open lines of communication throughout each project.
- Completed projects within established deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks as needed.
- Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Dismantled and demolished areas prior to repairs and installation of new materials.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality trim carpentry work on various residential and commercial projects.
- Solved complex installation challenges with creative problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of carpentry techniques.
- Maintained clean job sites by adhering to safety protocols and disposing of debris properly during each phase of construction.
- Improved overall aesthetics of spaces with expert installation of crown molding, baseboards, wainscoting, and decorative trim.
- Installed doors and hauled away all waste, disposing of it properly
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in project execution.
Education
High School Diploma -
FLVS
Fort Myers, FL05-2019
NCCER (National Center For Construction Education - Carpentry
FMTC
Fort Myers, FL05-2019
Skills
- Drywall finishing
- Interior construction
- Scaffold setup
- Fall protection
- Tool operation
- Construction
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment operation
- Skilled in maintenance and organization
- Reliable and consistent
- Excellent work ethic
- Time management abilities
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Team building
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Excellent communication
- Professional communication
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Detail-oriented
- Precision work
- Continuous improvement
- Inventory control
- Team member development
- Manual dexterity
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Drywall Finisher
Drywall Authority
01.2024 - 04.2026
Assistant Supervisor
Vanemmerikcustomhomes
08.2023 - 01.2024
Trim Carpenter
The Great Indoors
08.2019 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
FLVS
NCCER (National Center For Construction Education - Carpentry
FMTC