Years of professional experience
Robert Ransford
Retired Carpenter/Cabinetmaker
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Worked in and around construction trades for over 30 years... Cabinet maker for 15 of those years. Experienced in most of the common construction trades and skilled in Woodworking. Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills... Polite, professional and teachable. Resourceful and reliable with expertise in the construction trades, including plumbing. Adept in the use of computers and industry software.
US Navy Veteran with training in diesel mechanics including advanced training in air condition/refrigeration.
Overview
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Work History
Water Technician
Veterans Affairs Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Performed water testing for analysis and engineering data.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Recorded operational data, personnel attendance or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, chlorine, chloride dioxide and chlorite levels.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Inspected equipment or monitored operating conditions, meters and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
Finish Carpenter/Installer
ICEC
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
- Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.
- Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plan to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Prepared cost estimates for contractors and customers, staying within requested budgets.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Properly poured, set and cured concrete.
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
Underground Utility Locator
Stake Center
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint, flag and staking for identification by excavating personnel.
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
Maintenance Technician
StoreQuest Self Storage
03.2013 - 12.2015
- In charge of Maintenance of 6 storage facilities.
- Office duties when required.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
Cabinet Maker
Marston's Wood Working
04.2002 - 02.2010
- Used CAD to design custom cabinet layouts and quotes for clients.
- Estimated costs for custom cabinets design and installation.
- Maintained compliance with all safety and code regulations to protect crew members, clients and structures from harm.
- Designed, constructed and installed cabinetry and woodwork while adhering to time and budget constraints for commercial and residential clients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cabinetry/Carpentry
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA05.1993
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane WA.05.1984
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Mechanics & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
North Chicago, IL02.1974
High School Diploma -
MoLaHi
Moses Lake, WA05.1972
Skills
- 1970 intro to construction started pounding nails for builders that specialized in agriculture fresh-sheds
- Joined Navy in 1973 qualified for special training in Air Condition & Refrigeration
- Went to college to study Civil Engineering
- Worked for Department of Natural Resource's, surveying land for future parks
- Went back to college and earned Associates degree in Applied Arts and Science, majoring in Carpentry and Cabinetry specializing in use of CNC machines (computer operated tools)
- Own and Operated Light Construction Remodel Business, 4 years
- Worked Heavy Construction (mostly finish carpentry), 10 years
- Cabinet Making/Woodworking (mostly custom), 20 years
- Managed shipping and receiving for local lumber yard while attending college
Objectives
To obtain employment in retail or services that are associated with the Construction Trades & Property Improvement.
Certification's
- OSHA 10 Training - September 2018
- Forklift Operator Safety Training - June 2019
- Arial Work Platform Operator Training - June 2019
Military Service
- US Navy - August 1973 to December 1977
- Viet Nam Veteran
- Navy A & C school Great Lakes Training Center
- Trained as an Engineman & Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Discharged Honorably with a rank of E-4
References
Upon request
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Water Technician
Veterans Affairs Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Finish Carpenter/Installer
ICEC
04.2018 - 03.2022
Underground Utility Locator
Stake Center
02.2016 - 03.2018
Maintenance Technician
StoreQuest Self Storage
03.2013 - 12.2015
Cabinet Maker
Marston's Wood Working
04.2002 - 02.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Cabinetry/Carpentry
Walla Walla Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Spokane Falls Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Mechanics & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
High School Diploma -
MoLaHi
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