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Robert Phillips

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Versatile Carpenter with 30+ years of experience on various construction sites, including several new home developments. Completes tasks on time and with little guidance. Successful at guaranteeing client satisfaction through meticulous and long-lasting work.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter

Self Employed
Bridgeport, CT
01.1990 - Current
  • Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
  • Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
  • Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
  • Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
  • Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
  • Procured and completed required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
  • Installed windows, flooring or trim using hand or power tools.
  • Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
  • Provided consultation services for homeowners regarding custom carpentry designs.
  • Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
  • Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
  • Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
  • Measured, cut and installed staircase spindles.
  • Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
  • Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
  • Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.

Home Renovator

Carena Property Management
Bridgeport, CT
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Consulted customers to explain suggested repairs and gain approval before beginning work.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Ensured compliance with local building codes throughout the entire renovation process.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
  • Replaced and repaired necessary parts to confirm completion of daily work orders.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Developed cost estimates for proposed home renovations, including labor and materials costs.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.

Racker

Reliable Plating & Polishing
Bridgeport, CT
02.2012 - 05.2021
  • Secured tags to products to attach identifying information.
  • Informed [Supervisor] of issues or irregularities detected when moving items.
  • Provided guidance and training to junior team members on best practices for rack management processes.
  • Immersed workpieces in coating solution, liquid metal or plastic for specified times.
  • Inspected finished products for air bubbles, uneven coverage or other nonconformances.
  • Prepared item for heat treatment by arranging on fixture.
  • Analyzed work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.

Education

GED -

Norwalk High School
Norwalk, CT
05.1975

Some College (No Degree) -

Carpenter Union
Norwalk, CT

Skills

  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Project Management
  • Commercial Construction
  • OSHA Regulations
  • General Laborer
  • Structural Repairs
  • Flooring Construction
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Joiner

Timeline

Home Renovator

Carena Property Management
05.2022 - 01.2023

Racker

Reliable Plating & Polishing
02.2012 - 05.2021

Carpenter

Self Employed
01.1990 - Current

GED -

Norwalk High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Carpenter Union
Robert Phillips