Matthew Ehlers
Williamsburg,MI
Summary
Versatile tradesman offering over 25 years of experience in both new construction and renovations. Reliable, honest, and quality-focused with creative insight and a strong work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Remodeling Carpenter
Self-Employeed
12.2022 - Current
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Applied for permits.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Created project budgets by obtaining multiple bids from subcontractors and completing various takeoffs.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Completed drywall repairs, and installations of building structures, trim, flooring, cabinetry, tile, woodwork, windows, hardware and light fixtures.
- Prepped and painted various spaces.
- Finished and hung custom interior and exterior doors and jambs.
Ranch/Property Manager
Diamond Star Ranch
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Oversaw projects and improvements.
- Maintained extensive home and building systems.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Operated heavy equipment.
General Contractor
Owner/Builder
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Coordinated with architects and engineers.
- Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective subcontractors.
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
- Kept jobsite safe and in-ine with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Performed site excavation and foundation prep.
- Sale of the home in December of 2022 generated a considerable profit.
Owner/Field Supervisor
True North Hearth and Home Inc.
11.2014 - 12.2019
- Built and operated a successful business that sells and installs fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, and hot tubs.
- Completed job estimations.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Performed jobsite checks, repairs and service.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to maintain excellent customer service.
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
- Issued change orders to builders.
- Cultivated relationships with numerous builders and architects in a high-end home region (Aspen to Vail, CO).
- Designed and built custom fireplaces and acquired UL listings.
- Installed, on a regular basis, masonry, plumbing, electrical, flue sentinels, and various venting systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School, WI
Fire Science/EMT
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MNNFI Certification
CDL License - 4 Years
Glenwood Springs, COSkills
- Construction management
- Project estimation
- Client communication
- Worksite organization
- Finish carpentry/Woodworking
- Welding
- Mechanically inclined
- Heavy machinery operation
- Cabinet installation
- Window and door installation
Timeline
Remodeling Carpenter
Self-Employeed
12.2022 - Current
Ranch/Property Manager
Diamond Star Ranch
12.2019 - 12.2022
General Contractor
Owner/Builder
04.2019 - 09.2020
Owner/Field Supervisor
True North Hearth and Home Inc.
11.2014 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School, WI
Fire Science/EMT
Lake Superior College
NFI Certification
CDL License - 4 Years
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