Ronald Kalp
Mariposa,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Sierra West Landscape and Construction, I excel in efficient time management and exceptional finish carpentry, enhancing project quality and client satisfaction. Mastering both hard and soft skills, I've led teams to complete projects under budget by up to 20%, showcasing strong communication and construction management expertise.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Assistant Senior Center
Mariposa county Health & Human service
Mariposa
05.2025 - Current
Self Employed
Sierra West Landscape and Construction
Mariposa, CA
01.2009 - Current
- Installed hardscapes such as patios, decks, and walkways.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
- Collaborated with other contractors to complete larger projects in a timely manner.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Assessed fencing needs of clients and provided recommendations on materials, designs, and installation methods.
Construction Foreman
Method Construction
Gilroy, CA
02.2003 - 04.2008
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Swept and mopped hard surface floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
- Sweep, mop and vacuum floors of all areas.
Cabinetry Millworker
Sierra cabinets and millwork
Gilroy, CA
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks according to specifications.
- Completed OSHA and company provided safety training courses to minimize risk in operation of industrial machinery and cultivate culture of safe work practices.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Mastered panel saw, clamps and drilling and dowel machinery and applied skills toward producing high-quality work for every customer.
- Interpreted work instructions and diagrams to set up and execute assigned projects.
- Removed existing cabinetry and countertops prior to new installation.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Ensured that all cabinet doors opened and closed properly after installation.
Construction Worker
C and J contracting
Campbell, CA
02.1992 - 12.1995
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings to determine structural dimensions of framework.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Secured timbers or lumber with nails or bolts according to blueprint specifications.
- Reviewed and interpreted project specifications, determining tools and equipment needed.
- Swept and mopped hard surface floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Sanitized kitchen area including countertops, sinks, microwaves and refrigerators.
- Completed job checklists with customers and answered questions and solved problems before closing projects.
Carpenter
Corner stone builders
Morgan Hill, CA
02.1983 - 03.1991
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
- Attended carpentry training seminars to stay up-to-date on industry trends.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Live Oak High
Morgan Hill, CA06-1982
Skills
- Efficient time management
- Sanitation and cleanliness
- Excellent customer service
- Strong communication skills
- Product knowledge
- Building renovation
- Custom cabinetry expert
- Door installation
- Staff management
- Construction management
- Contract management
- Countertop installation
- Exceptional finish carpentry skills
- Repair and maintenance
- Building code compliance
- Woodworking techniques
- OSHA regulations
- Equipment management
- Finish carpentry
- Floor maintenance
Certification
California state contractor license #828662
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant Senior Center
Mariposa county Health & Human service
05.2025 - Current
Self Employed
Sierra West Landscape and Construction
01.2009 - Current
Construction Foreman
Method Construction
02.2003 - 04.2008
Cabinetry Millworker
Sierra cabinets and millwork
01.1997 - 01.2003
Construction Worker
C and J contracting
02.1992 - 12.1995
Carpenter
Corner stone builders
02.1983 - 03.1991
High School Diploma -
Live Oak High