Nicholas Patrenets
Racine
Summary
Successful professional bringing several years of expertise in building construction, maintenance and remodeling to new position with challenging and rewarding employer. Knowledgeable and skilled in various construction techniques, procedures, carpentry tools and equipment. Team-oriented in communicating with others to complete excellent rough carpentry work and share information needed to complete finish carpentry tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Wellenstein & Sons
Pewaukee
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
Supervisor
Capstone Logistics LLC.
Sturtevant
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
Carpenter
Dykstra Construction
Ashland
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
Freight Handler
Capstone Logistics LLC.
Sturtevant
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Operated scanning equipment to track inventory and document cargo movement.
- Scanned and documented freights and assigned appropriate marking labels with identifying information.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using a forklift, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Verified loads against shipping papers, noting in writing any overages, shortages or damages.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Communicated with drivers and warehouse personnel to expedite loading and unloading processes.
- Coordinated with team members to efficiently organize the loading dock area.
Carpenter Apprentice
JP Cullen & Sons
Janesville
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before delivering them to customers.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Read and interpreted specifications and construction drawings to determine best techniques to complete each job.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
- Constructed forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs-on-grade utilizing 2x4's masonite sheathing and staking techniques.
Selector
UNFI, United Natural Foods
Sturtevant
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Mentored newly hired employees on warehouse safety procedures and demonstrated proper operation of tools to avoid mishaps.
- Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
- Verified accuracy of orders, ensuring that all items were properly selected and counted.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts to move materials.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Attended company safety meetings to maintain knowledge of new and important information.
- Operated powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, and turret trucks to transfer merchandise between storage areas.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved products using various material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and hand-trucks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union Grove High School
Union Grove, WI03-2013
Skills
- Window installation
- Flooring installation
- Trim installation
- Tool maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Form construction
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Remodeling projects
- OSHA training
- Concrete forming
- Critical thinking
- Client communication
- Cabinetry installation
- Worksite safety
- Residential construction
- General laborer
- Demolition work
- Flooring construction
- Exceptional finish carpentry skills
- Commercial construction experience
- Door installation
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
Carpenter
Wellenstein & Sons
08.2023 - 08.2024
Supervisor
Capstone Logistics LLC.
08.2021 - 08.2023
Carpenter
Dykstra Construction
09.2020 - 08.2021
Freight Handler
Capstone Logistics LLC.
04.2019 - 08.2020
Carpenter Apprentice
JP Cullen & Sons
09.2017 - 01.2019
Selector
UNFI, United Natural Foods
01.2015 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Union Grove High School