Rhye Thomas
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dependable professional with a strong background in installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Ensures equipment safety and performance through thorough inspections and corrections. Dedicated to delivering quality results and maintaining a professional demeanor.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Innovative Technician
Terminix/Rentokil
Plymouth Meeting, PA
02.2024 - Current
- Assess structural damages caused by pests/rodents, such as replacing fascia boards, soffit, and flashing for damaged roofs.
- Structural repair due to termite damage.
- Window and garage door repair.
- Used strategic customer service techniques to upsell additional packages.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
- Provided training sessions for junior technicians on proper use of test equipment and techniques for troubleshooting complex systems.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
Journeyman Carpenter & Site Manager
Lang Con LLC
Philadelphia, PA
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Skilled labor/mason with experience in all materials
- Responsible for keeping construction site clean, organized, and safe
- Coordinate with Subcontractors
- Appliance install, and material checklist management
- Executed appliance installations
- Drywall and FRP installation
- Framing (Wood and metal)
- Masonry cutting and Parging
- Trim and baseboard
Carpentry Apprentice & Laborer
Bella Casa Kitchen and Bathroom Design
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Rough and fine carpentry
- Demolition/disposal
- Assisted in constructing wooden frames, walls, and roofs for residential homes.
- Measured and cut wood to specified sizes using saws, planers, routers, and other carpentry tools.
- Installed doors, windows, stairs, cabinets, shelves and trim.
- Applied finishes such as paint or varnish to completed projects.
- Attached hardware such as hinges, locks and handles on doors and drawers.
- Operated power tools including sanders, drills and saws safely in accordance with safety regulations.
- Inspected completed work to ensure accuracy of measurements before installation.
Carpentry and Masonry Specialist
JRS Carpentry
Narberth, PA
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed detailed measurements and calculations for construction projects.
- Assisted in mixing mortar, grout, or plaster to specified consistency.
- Built structural frameworks using wood or steel beams.
- Laid out floor joists with precision tools such as lasers or levels.
- Troweled the surface of finished concrete floors for a smooth finish.
- Installed flashing around windows, doors and rooflines to prevent water damage.
- Cleaned debris from work sites after completion of each job.
- Operated power saws to cut lumber into desired shapes and sizes.
Tree Climber
Monster Tree Service
Malvern, PA
05.2018 - 11.2019
- 2019 Certificate of Completion at Penn State Climbing School
- Create and execute removal plans all season
- Manage ground operations
- Bucket truck operator
- Truck Driver
- Inspected and maintained climbing gear to ensure safety.
- Assessed trees for potential hazards and determined best approach for ascending.
- Secured ropes and harnesses prior to beginning climb.
- Climbed trees using spurs, lanyards, carabiners, and other specialized equipment.
- Ascended to desired height in tree by utilizing proper techniques and strategies.
- Removed dead branches from tree canopy to reduce risk of falling debris.
- Cut away broken or diseased limbs with chainsaw or pruning saws while aloft in tree.
- Installed cabling systems between multiple trees to provide additional support against wind damage.
- Trimmed foliage around power lines as needed while adhering to OSHA regulations.
- Provided assistance in removal of large fallen trees by rigging them down safely with rope systems.
Arborist
John B. Ward
Bryn Mawr, PA
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Ground laborer, wood chip operator, driving bucket trucks to and from job site
- Knowledgeable in arborist equipment
- Beginning climbing experience
- Climbed trees to inspect branches, trunks and roots for signs of disease or insect infestation.
- Pruned trees to improve the health, structure, and aesthetics of the tree.
- Removed dead limbs from trees using ropes, climbing gear and a chainsaw.
- Inspected existing tree structures for potential hazards such as broken or weak limbs.
- Performed stump grinding operations with appropriate safety equipment.
Horticulture Intern
Mulberry Designs
Bala-Cynwyd, PA
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Responsible for plant inventory, transport and delivery, plant removal, weeding and mulching
- Develop a practical and creative background in landscape design and care, a comprehensive knowledge of flora and fauna and understanding of climate conditions
Education
Marketing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA01.2016
Skills
- Commercial construction experience
- OSHA Compliance
- Maintenance and repair
- Heavy Lifting
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Maintenance and repairs
- Raw Materials Processing
- Deadline-oriented
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Drywalling
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Installation and Repair
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Innovative Technician
Terminix/Rentokil
02.2024 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter & Site Manager
Lang Con LLC
11.2022 - 11.2023
Carpentry Apprentice & Laborer
Bella Casa Kitchen and Bathroom Design
01.2021 - 09.2022
Carpentry and Masonry Specialist
JRS Carpentry
09.2019 - 01.2021
Tree Climber
Monster Tree Service
05.2018 - 11.2019
Arborist
John B. Ward
10.2017 - 04.2018
Horticulture Intern
Mulberry Designs
05.2013 - 08.2013
Marketing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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