Richard Ogdon
Elliottsburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic Carpenter with extensive experience in all aspects of residential construction. Proficient in reading blueprints and completing any tasks with very little or no supervision to consistently deliver high-quality results following the scope of work im being tasked with. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction and driving repeat business through exceptional craftsmanship, effective communication, and completing jobs on time.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter Foreman
Haas Creative Carpentary
12.2023 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily operations, providing exceptional workmanship to deliver a completed project within my deadline.
- Supervised team in completing all aspects within residential construction.
- Trained and mentored junior carpenters.
- Coordinated project timelines managing other trades. Providing direction to other trades to ensure a safe and clean job site.
Lead Carpenter Commercial/Residential
TR Custom Carpentry
03.2017 - 12.2024
- Executed projects with attention to detail.
- Collaborated with team members to complete carpentry projects within deadlines.
- Assisted in selecting materials based on project specifications and client needs.
- Constructed custom frameworks and structures from blueprints.
- Completion of jobs from start to finish.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with high end results.
- Contributed to successful completion of residential and commercial projects by skillfully installing cabinetry, doors, windows, and flooring materials.
- Collaborated with other skilled tradespeople to ensure seamless integration of carpentry work within larger construction projects.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Constructed custom furniture pieces according to detailed design plans, showcasing creativity as well as technical expertise in woodworking processes.
- Built custom furniture to client's design specifications, significantly increasing repeat business and customer referrals.
- Improved efficiency on construction sites by maintaining and organizing tools and materials, ensuring projects were completed ahead of schedule.
Owner/Operator
One Off Remodling
02.2000 - 04.2016
- Led daily operations to enhance service efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Managed day-to-day residential construction business with 8 employees, 4 vans,
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction from start to finish to insure repeat business.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily tasks.
- Built custom builds to customer specifications such as custom built kitchens, built ins, custom bathroom remodeling, residential builds/additions.
- Well rounded in all aspects of residential construction, framing, flooring, plumbing, electrical, concrete, trim, painting, windows, doors, decks, etc.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Aided Drafting
ITT Technical Institute
Mechanicsburg, PASkills
Hand and power tools
Timeline
Carpenter Foreman
Haas Creative Carpentary
12.2023 - 11.2025
Lead Carpenter Commercial/Residential
TR Custom Carpentry
03.2017 - 12.2024
Owner/Operator
One Off Remodling
02.2000 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Computer Aided Drafting
ITT Technical Institute