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Matthew Nicholson

Arlington Heights,IL

Summary

Competent Apprentice Carpenter with positive demeanor and great communication skills. Experienced in power and hand tools. I'm looking to get my foot in the door with a company that is willing to put in the time to train me, so I can output great results to help make the company money.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Doorage
04.2018 - 07.2023
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Mastered all facets of the business, starting from a mover, to Team Lead, to Warehouse Supervisor, to Manager.

Ironworker Apprentice

Area Erectors
11.2016 - 03.2017
  • Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety.
  • Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
  • Cut metal components to required lengths using torch, Metabo saw, etc.
  • Aided all Journeyman and Foreman in jobsite to whatever tasks that were asked from me,
  • Connected steal beams and girders on multistory buildings.

Ironworker Apprentice

AC Iron
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • Cut rebar to required lengths using a partner saw.
  • Placed and fastened rebar and steel mesh together using tie wire.
  • Carried, laid out, placed, and tied rebar on bridge decks, abutments, parapet walls, piers, columns, and various other heavy highway projects.
  • Minimal crane signaling to unload trucks, and place bundles of rebar where they needed to be on job site.

Education

No Degree - General Construction/ Carpentry

Carpenters Training Center
Chicago, IL
09.2023

GED -

Hoffman Estates High School
Hoffman Estates, IL
06.2007

Skills

  • Certifications obtained for Scaffolding, MEWPS, Qualified Operator of HILTI Power-Actuated tools, and CPR
  • Hard worker that takes criticism well, and always wants to learn
  • Great at multitasking
  • Takes direction well and learns quickly

Timeline

Manager

Doorage
04.2018 - 07.2023

Ironworker Apprentice

Area Erectors
11.2016 - 03.2017

Ironworker Apprentice

AC Iron
08.2015 - 10.2016

No Degree - General Construction/ Carpentry

Carpenters Training Center

GED -

Hoffman Estates High School

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