Detail-oriented carpenter with expertise in blueprint reading, power tool operation, and problem-solving. Proven ability to lead projects and deliver quality results in residential carpentry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
True Craftsman LLC
Sanborn, NY
10.2024 - Current
Constructed frameworks and structures using wood and other materials.
Operated power tools and equipment for carpentry tasks.
Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions accurately.
Installed fixtures, fittings, and cabinetry in residential settings.
Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
Calculated material costs for projects based on labor estimates provided by clients.
Provided consultation services for homeowners regarding custom carpentry designs.
Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
Laid and stained oak casings and hardwood floors.
Procured and completed required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Consistently constructed square and level projects.
Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
Carpenter
Self-Employed
Sanborn, New York
05.2015 - Current
Same skills and work experience as mentioned previously.
Cabinet Maker
Forest Materials Inc.
Buffalo, NY
10.2007 - 04.2010
Custom woodworking and finishing.
CNC Router Operator/Programmer.
Programming and setup, along with operation of CNC routers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN
Skills
Carpentry techniques
Blueprint reading
Power tool operation
Fixture installation
Custom woodworking
Project coordination
Affiliations
I am an avid hunter and fisherman.
I like to spend my free time outdoors enjoying nature.
I like to create new things. I am an Inventor.
Accomplishments
I own Centerfire Creations LLC, a one of a kind bullet craft store. I am a five star seller on Etsy.
I have a patent on a bullet cigar punch and currently working on my second patent with an eyeglass strap I invented. I also have two Trademarks for these businesses.