Merle Snell
DULUTH,MN
Summary
Skilled Carpenter with experience in residential and commercial construction projects. Strengths include interpreting blueprints, estimating costs, and managing carpentry tasks from initial concept to completion. Proven track record of improving efficiency while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship. Ability to lead teams effectively and uphold safety standards consistently demonstrated.
Capable professional with outstanding background in applying a strong work ethic to perform daily construction duties. Intelligent in planning tasks by performing simple and complex calculations. Safety-minded in following procedures, maintaining organized workspaces and using tools properly.
Efficient Carpenter equipped with tools necessary to complete tasks on time and with little guidance.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled carpenter
Ft belknap housing
Dodson, MT
02.2023 - 07.2026
- Constructed frameworks and structures for residential housing projects.
- Constructed stairways, walls, floors and ceilings with lumber or other building material.
- Installed cabinets, doors, and trim with precision and attention to detail.
- Installed wooden doors and windows in residential homes.
- Laid out flooring patterns using chalk lines or templates.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Operated power tools safely while maintaining a clean work environment.
- Maintained tools, machines and equipment used for carpentry.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Measured and cut wood using saws, routers, jigsaws and other tools.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Filled joints between boards with putty or caulking to make them weatherproof.
- Fabricated items such as window frames, door frames, moldings and trim pieces using hand tools.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand specific project requirements.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Conducted repairs and renovations on existing housing units.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Inspected structures for defects such as warping or cracks in the woodwork.
- Performed minor electrical work such as wiring outlets into walls.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
Labor
Tribal construction
Belknap, IL
08.2010 - 04.2014
- Assisted with building structures using various construction tools and equipment.
- Prepared job sites by clearing debris and setting up necessary materials.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials, tools, and machinery.
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
- Carried tools and equipment between job sites as required.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Built forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs.
- Installed insulation into walls before applying drywall panels.
- Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, drywall, roofing systems, and other structural components.
- Repaired damaged structures such as walls or floors when needed.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used onsite.
- Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used levels to ensure surfaces were even prior to completing tasks.
- Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
Education
Hays Lodgepole
Hays, MTSkills
- Structural framing
- Finish carpentry
- Roofing installation
- Drywall installation
- Window installation
- Door installation
- Interior framing
- Framing techniques
- Precision installation
- Structural repairs
- Demolition work
- Weatherproofing structures
- Power tool operation
- Hand and power tools
- Minor electrical work
- Basic electrical
- Drywalling
- Painting and staining
- Material ordering
- Valid [state] driver's license
Certification
Montana driver license iss:06/03/2025
Exp:12/21/2033
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Skilled carpenter
Ft belknap housing
02.2023 - 07.2026
Labor
Tribal construction
08.2010 - 04.2014
Hays Lodgepole