Mark Chew

Obtained valuable management experience building high end custom homes and commercial projects.

• Advanced quickly from carpenter to project supervisor
• Created schedule and managed the entire project after obtaining blueprints and all contact info for client and subs
• Maintained a perfect record of staying at or under budget
• Analyzed blueprints and schematics to determine the best methods for constructing projects
• Measured and marked material for cutting and drilling according to specifications
• Installed finished products in residential and commercial settings
• Inspected completed work to ensure that it meets required standards of quality and safety
• Maintained a clean workspace by sweeping, mopping, organizing materials and supplies
• Consulted with clients to discuss project timelines, budgets, design details and other requirements
• Collaborated with other craftsmen in order to meet deadlines and achieve desired results
• Executed most of the framing and finished carpentry single handedly
• Consistently met or exceeded customer expectations
• Utilized a program called CoConstruct to manage all documentation, scheduling, communication, and budget

Obtained several years of experience building multimillion dollar custom homes, pavilions, custom fences while acting as Chief caretaker of almost 1000 acres including about 800 cows

• Collaborated with property owner to determine ranch needs
• Assisted in branding activities such as vaccinating calves and tagging cattle
• Participated in calving season activities such as assisting with birthing process
• Maintained herd health and monitored animal welfare
• Operated heavy machinery safely while performing various tasks on the ranch
• Inspected fences, gates, barns, pastures, corrals, equipment and facilities for needed repairs or maintenance
• Performed routine maintenance of farm machinery such as tractors and combines
• Supervised subs on-site providing guidance when needed while monitoring their work performance
• Learned and mastered various forms of custom finished carpentry i.e., custom wood ceilings with beams, raised paneling, crown, trim, baseboards, etc
• Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads
• Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding
• Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists
• Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components
• Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers
• Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely
• Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
• Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings
• Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities

Obtained several years of experience in residential repairs and remodeling.

• Integral player in rebuilding Houston after the floods
• Performed assessments of existing structures and identified necessary repairs or modifications for remodeling projects
• Developed detailed plans, timelines, and budgets for individual remodeling projects
• Assisted with demolition activities such as removing drywall, flooring, cabinets, countertops, fixtures and appliances
• Installed new kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, trim carpentry, tile floors, walls, backsplashes, countertops and sinks
• Fabricated custom materials on site to fit specific project needs
• Connected plumbing systems including water lines and waste disposal systems
• Installed electrical wiring in accordance with local codes
• Inspected all work prior to completion to ensure quality standards were met
• Maintained cleanliness of the job sites at all times
• Managed inventory levels for supplies and tools used in jobs.