Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Publications
Additional Information
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Michael Walsh

Stockton,NJ

Summary

Assisted in construction of historic farmhouses, progressing from helper to crew leader over 15 years. ,Contributed to timber framing projects for large mansions, enhancing skills through collaboration with various tradespeople. ,Completed side jobs on high-end residential properties, including substantial homes in Naples, showcasing versatility in craftsmanship.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Carpenter

Zook kitchens
Reddington, NJ
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Renovations of kitchens ,remove cabinets and countertop. Add additional lighting, move plumbing and rework cabinets. Install new cabinets, crown mouldings and windows doors ,additional trim to finish rooms off

Lead Carpenter

Armstrong Interiors, LLC
Flemington, NJ
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Lead carpenter here does pre-construction meeting all demo frame new kitchen walls or beams. Call inspections schedule all trades install cabinets and hardware take job to completion for homeowners use

Lead carpenter

apgar construction
Stockton, NJ
03.2013 - 04.2017
  • At this position I install high end kitchens and bathrooms. demo the existing space ,frame new addition, tile floors ,cabinets backsplash install new windows and doors and all the trim including crown moldings take the job from the start to completion

Drillers helper

Hawk drilling
Clinton, NJ
09.2011 - 01.2013
  • Responsible to get 100 hours of osha
  • Arrive at shop look at daily work assignments , loads trucks accordingly and drive to site. After tailgate meeting proceed drilling and or probing holes. Run equipment to clear sites and prepare for drilling. Use geo probe to collect soil samples and set temporary wells.as well as seal wells that were at risk of contamination
  • Accomplishments
  • I was able to introduce more organization and enforce more management into the employees
  • Skills Used
  • Organization and management of the men and jobs

Maintenance Specialist

Labcorp
Raritan, NJ
08.2021 - 04.2025
  • Conducted rounds for deionized water and wastewater systems, propelled compressors, and monitored boiler and steam boiler operations.
  • Assisted in daily inspections of chillers and maintained email communication for urgent tasks.
  • Supported repairs of sinks and facilitated the operation of deionized lines and drains in laboratory areas.

Owner/Operator

Creative carpentry
High Bridge, NJ
02.2000 - Current

Part time and into full time side business where I performed maintenance work on various buildings and sites. Duties include interior maintenance on walls and adding wall protection products, fixing ceiling tiles and grid work, fixing doors , closers and lock cylinders. Ordering materials and being on-call for emergencies along with plowing sites as needed.

  • Along with working as a carpenter and taking on all of the day to day work tasks I also handled all of the business end ordering materials and scheduling
  • Accomplishments
  • I learned how to initiate and incorporate all of my ideas and values into my company
  • Skills Used
  • How to take ideas and jobs from inception to fruition
  • This is the company I used to do all of my side jobs on weekends and after work. building decks ,installation of kitchens, windows doors and a lot of different jobs. even one that was a treehouse along with a bunch of hardwood ipe decks and woodworking

Carpenter

blackstone
New Brunswick, NJ
08.1999 - 08.2002
  • Assisted in learning stair and railing installation as an apprentice.
  • Loaded materials at the shop for project use.
  • Participated in the installation of interior railings, including posts and rails, while drilling for spindles.

Project Manager lead carpenter

Tromack inc
Lebanon, NJ
03.2000 - 01.2011
  • Responsibilities
  • Schedule jobs for multiple framing and carpentry crews, visit and work with each crew, maintain schedules and job progress. we did mass framing of many homes to framing mansions with timber framing and being on those jobs for years.
  • Accomplishments
  • I was able to learn how to run and motivate men, it gave me a better understanding of what to expect when dealing with multiple employees
  • Skills Used
  • Management
  • Telescopic forklift certification
  • Scissor lift certification
  • Back hoe and more machinery use and certification

Roofer/Carpenter

wagner roofing
Readington, NJ
09.1997 - 01.2000
  • I worked here part time and on weekends or after work. removing roofs and re roofing with shingles composite and metal roofing.
  • My crew was responsible for jobs that required replacing roof sheathing replacing and suring up roof rafters. Roofing 3 tab and dimensional shingles along with torch down commercial roofing as well as pressing gutters out and hanging them.

Security Guard/Site Supervisor

Roadway
Bridge water, NJ
02.1997 - 12.2000
  • Performed maintenance on shacks and buildings, ensuring all fences and entrances remained secure while repairing windows and roofs to uphold property standards.
  • Reviewed previous guard check paperwork and secured the gate.
  • Conducted hourly rounds throughout the yard and buildings.
  • Monitored trucks entering the yard, replaced locks, and recorded corresponding numbers.
  • Observed security cameras from the guard house and responded to disturbances promptly.
  • Managed janitor scheduling and supply inventory to ensure timely cleaning of offices and outbuildings.
  • Utilized scissor lifts for cleaning and replacing lighting fixtures.

Carpenter and Helper

carpenter partners
Califon, NJ
01.1994 - 01.1998
  • Assisted carpenters in effectively utilizing power tools and hand tools for various projects. Supported demolition tasks and contributed to the restoration of barns and farm homes. Aided in vehicle maintenance and gained skills in operating excavation equipment.
  • Transitioned from high school helper to carpenter, contributing to the remodeling of farm homes. Crafted period-appropriate trim and doors to restore homes to their former glory.

Education

High school diploma or GED - undefined

Skills

  • Painting
  • Glass Installation
  • Vendor management
  • Trim Carpentry
  • Restoration
  • Handyman
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Drywall
  • Fabrication
  • Reading blueprints, layout stairs , make material list ,follow directions
  • Construction Management
  • Tile Laying
  • Roofing
  • Basic math
  • Remodeling
  • Door Hanging
  • Construction
  • Frame Carpentry
  • Carpentry
  • Caulking
  • Auto restoration
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Woodworking

Certification

  • Telescopic forklifts and small boom cranes Present the company owned a number of telescoping forklifts and working 9n these large homes and installing beams and timbers too heavy to pick up we needed to use the lifts ,cranes and ingenuity
  • OSHA 30
  • LEED Certification
  • OSHA 10

Publications

dream homes of new Jersey book was given to us from beer and Coleman architecture

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer
  • Every position I have had I have quickly risen to the top of the ranks because I am intelligent I think on the fly and outside the box. I rarely miss any days and I bring work home with me. aside from this being my passion and something I do on my free time. I want to find a position that I can be at long term and have a future at.
  • Some of the homes we built were published in estate homes of nj and are some of the largest and finest homes in the area

Timeline

Maintenance Specialist

Labcorp
08.2021 - 04.2025

Lead Carpenter

Zook kitchens
07.2018 - 07.2021

Lead Carpenter

Armstrong Interiors, LLC
05.2017 - 05.2018

Lead carpenter

apgar construction
03.2013 - 04.2017

Drillers helper

Hawk drilling
09.2011 - 01.2013

Project Manager lead carpenter

Tromack inc
03.2000 - 01.2011

Owner/Operator

Creative carpentry
02.2000 - Current

Carpenter

blackstone
08.1999 - 08.2002

Roofer/Carpenter

wagner roofing
09.1997 - 01.2000

Security Guard/Site Supervisor

Roadway
02.1997 - 12.2000

Carpenter and Helper

carpenter partners
01.1994 - 01.1998

High school diploma or GED - undefined

Michael Walsh