Rafael Torres
Houston,TX
Summary
Proven leader in carpentry, excelling in team management and craftsmanship at Zachry Group. Skilled in blueprint reading and job site safety, I've significantly enhanced project efficiency and quality. My dedication to continuous learning and mentorship has fostered a culture of excellence, driving high customer satisfaction and team skill advancement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter Foreman
Zachry Group
Sabine Pass Texas
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Delivered exceptional craftsmanship on every project by consistently following best practices for joinery, fastening, and finishing.
- Managed small teams of carpenters on larger projects, delegating tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of quality control.
- Assisted in training apprentice carpenters, sharing knowledge and expertise to help them excel in their careers.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines, minimizing workplace accidents.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality carpentry work, ensuring a safe and functional environment.
- Participated in continuous learning and professional development opportunities to stay updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques.
- Mentored junior carpenters to develop their skills, ensuring a well-trained workforce for future projects.
- Increased project efficiency by delegating tasks and supervising a team of carpenters.
Journeyman Civil and Form Carpenter
Performance Contractors
Beaumont, TX
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Facilitated seamless transitions between construction phases by coordinating closely with other trades involved in the project.
- Mitigated potential hazards on job sites by promptly identifying and addressing unsafe conditions or practices.
- Maximized equipment productivity by performing routine maintenance checks and keeping tools clean and organized at all times.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by diligently following OSHA guidelines and implementing best practices for carpentry tasks.
- Reduced material waste with precise measurements and cutting techniques, optimizing resource usage.
- Achieved consistent positive feedback from supervisors for strong work ethic, dedication, and reliability under pressure situations.
Journeyman Civil and Form Carpenter Foreman
S&b
Nederland, TX
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Mitigated potential hazards on job sites by promptly identifying and addressing unsafe conditions or practices.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively contributing to team morale, collaboration, and overall job satisfaction.
- Maximized equipment productivity by performing routine maintenance checks and keeping tools clean and organized at all times.
- Expedited project timelines through proactive problem-solving abilities when encountering unforeseen challenges or obstacles during construction processes.
- Maintained high standards of craftsmanship through rigorous quality control processes during carpentry work.
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand dimensions and design of form structure.
- Supervised Number apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pasadena Memorial High School
Pasadena, TX05.2012
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Job site maintenance
- Safety processes and procedures
- Blueprint Reading
- Material prepping
Timeline
Carpenter Foreman
Zachry Group
08.2022 - 05.2024
Journeyman Civil and Form Carpenter
Performance Contractors
06.2020 - 08.2022
Journeyman Civil and Form Carpenter Foreman
S&b
08.2017 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Pasadena Memorial High School