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Matthew Foster

Matthew Foster

Boise,ID

Summary

Reliable trades professional with deep experience in finish carpentry, repairs, and renovation work. Strong background in rough carpentry, doors, windows, siding, flooring, and water damage troubleshooting. Focused on quality workmanship, efficient scheduling, and clear client communication.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Handyman/ Owner

Foster Custom Construction
Boise, Idaho
03.2021 - Current
  • Handyman Size Construction Projects.
  • Cabinets
  • Built and repaired decks and stairs.
  • Small Drywall projects(Hanging,Mud,Texture)
  • Water damage troubleshooting and repair
  • Residential flashing, roofing, and gutters.
  • Built in closets/storage.
  • Metal Roofing and Siding
  • Interior and exterior painting.
  • Interior and Exterior doors and hardware; installing, replacing and repairing.
  • Slider door and window install, replace and repair.
  • Plumbing fixture installs.
  • Electrical fixture install.
  • Flooring install
  • Making Labor and Material Estimates
  • Communicated with clients directly.
  • Created and managed punchlists for project completion.

Lead Carpenter\Carpenter

Rainforest Construction
Ketchikan, Alaska
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • Lead Carpenter on Large Double Structure New Build Start to Finish(Hillside Project),
  • 30+ footings for above project on large hillside..coordinate with surveyor extensive digging and layout work.
  • Coordinate crane operation for Framing/Siding/Stocking Drywall/Roofing
  • Large Block Wall install(Ground man)
  • Foundation forming and pouring
  • Interior Finish Carpentry(Doors, Windows, Casing, Base, Cabinets, Stairs)
  • Flooring
  • Metal Siding
  • Decks and Ext. Stairs
  • Blueprint Reading and architect coordination/changes
  • Be responsible for jobsite and company vehicles being secure at night,

Commercial Roofer

Chris Belevich Roofing(CBR)
Craig, Alaska
02.2016 - 01.2017
  • Safety system install(ridgeline,harness etc.)
  • Bubble tent fabrication/install
  • Forklift(VR-90)use. Taking removed materials from tall roofs and sending building materials back up. Material offloads.
  • Flat roof insulation install(gluing foam,rhino hide install)
  • Flashing and Gutters\Drain systems
  • Extensive shingle work on govnmnt. complex

Lead Carpenter\Installer

Marble Construction
Ketchikan, Alaska
04.2008 - 01.2016
  • 90 percent commercial,hard hat jobs
  • Steel Building Erection
  • Commercial rebar/concrete formwork(Footings..Slabs..Retaining Walls)
  • Extensive layout(metal int. and ext.)
  • Machinery (multiple man-lifts..VR-90 Forklift training and operation)
  • Extensive material rigging, crane operations
  • Extensive Metal Siding and Roofing on Erected Steel Buildings.
  • Lead man duties and reponsibilities;time management, estimating time and materials.
  • Windows and Doors(metal and wood)
  • Commercial flat roofing.
  • Drywall hanging mud and texture.
  • Interior painting.
  • Extensive commercial and residential gutter installation.
  • Commercial remodel work.

Carpenter

Woodwright Construction
Ketchikan, Alaska
01.2002 - 03.2008
  • Had an excellent mentor/master
  • Concrete formimg and finishing
  • Lots of siding
  • Trained in finish carpentry;trim, cabinet building and install,countertops, formica work
  • Drywall Hanging and patch repair(texture)
  • Siding
  • Trained in Building Stairs/Landings/Railings
  • Worked in all phases of residential and some commercial construction.
  • Remodels
  • Interior and exterior painting.
  • Took classes in weatherization and local codes.
  • Flooring.

Carpenter, Maintenance

Andy Tagliaferi (landlord, worked on the side)
Ketchikan, AK
02.2003 - 04.2007
  • Rental turnovers
  • Plumbing fixture install/replace
  • Electrical fixture install/replace
  • Demo and full resoration of 50 ft yacht interior(Epoxy work..structural framin..trim install..wood refinishing)
  • Heavy duty fence installs
  • Commercial int.framing and int. finish carpentry
  • Trim install(base,chair,crown,casing)
  • Remodel work misc.
  • Flooring(non hardwood)

Alaska Commercial Salmon Fisherman(Summers)

FV Sara B and FV Teasha
Ketchikan, Alaska
06.2000 - 09.2003
  • Upgrade the boat before each season
  • Deckhand duties hauling and mending nets during fishing season
  • Work extreme hours under life or death stress at times
  • Work with knots and use leverage and practical pysics.
  • Lived on boat during fishing season

Steel Stud Framer \SS Drywall Hanger

Interior Systems Inc.
Boise, Idaho
09.2000 - 01.2002
  • Worked in a strictly commercial, OSHA approved enviroment
  • Steel stud framing, and then hang drywall on that framing.
  • Used powered lifts
  • Learn how to use high-end Lasers
  • Commercial layout, reading blueprints.

Drywall Hanger

Residential Local Crew
Boise, ID
01.1998 - 01.2000

Hung drywall on med-large houses

learned how to precisely meawsure and cut materials

Learned to estimate

Learned how to HUSTLE, work hard.

Education

GED -

Homeschooled in High School
Nampa, ID
08-1997

Skills

  • Windows and Doors
  • Finish carpentry
  • Rough carpentry
  • Concrete forming and pouring
  • Concrete finishing
  • Metal and comp roofing
  • Siding installation
  • Safety management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Handyman/ Owner

Foster Custom Construction
03.2021 - Current

Lead Carpenter\Carpenter

Rainforest Construction
01.2018 - 02.2021

Commercial Roofer

Chris Belevich Roofing(CBR)
02.2016 - 01.2017

Lead Carpenter\Installer

Marble Construction
04.2008 - 01.2016

Carpenter, Maintenance

Andy Tagliaferi (landlord, worked on the side)
02.2003 - 04.2007

Carpenter

Woodwright Construction
01.2002 - 03.2008

Steel Stud Framer \SS Drywall Hanger

Interior Systems Inc.
09.2000 - 01.2002

Alaska Commercial Salmon Fisherman(Summers)

FV Sara B and FV Teasha
06.2000 - 09.2003

Drywall Hanger

Residential Local Crew
01.1998 - 01.2000

GED -

Homeschooled in High School
Matthew Foster