Russell Bennett
Woodland Hills,CA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Carpenter/Inspector
Sahara Construction Co./California Builders (Luxury Hi – Rise Residential Housing)
06.2022 - Current
- Projects – Foundation, Rough Framing, Drywall, Finish Carpentry, Cement Form Walls
- Supervise teams 20+ construction crews for blueprints, designing, production, quality and foundation
- Designated Project Inspector - supervising and overseeing projects to maintain building practices to code.
Journeyman Concrete Specialist/Inspector
Constructure Inc.
Studio City, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Formsetter/Concrete foundations/Column builder/Podium decks builder; read blueprints
- Leadman, forming walls, pouring cement
- Provided daily site inspections to verify compliance with blueprints, specifications and applicable codes.
Journeyman Concrete Carpenter
Ekedal Concrete Inc. Home Estate Builder
Irvine, CA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Projects – Forming Footing for Foundation, Building Gang Forms to pour in place walls for concrete decking/soft fit plywood
- Supervise teams 10-20+ men, Podium decking Leadman, blueprint
Lead Carpenter/Safety Lead
R/D Construction (Multi-Units Housing, Retail and Restaurants)
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Projects – Foundation, Rough Framing, Drywall, Finish Carpentry, Cement Form Walls
- Supervise teams 20+ contracted construction crews for blueprints, designing, production, quality and foundation
- Designated Project Safety Lead, supervising and overseeing projects to maintain safe working practices in accordance with State, Local & Fed rules.
Journeyman/Lead Carpenter
Pyramid Builders/Silverline Construction (Commercial Retail and Luxury Residential – Beverly Hills)
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Projects – Foundation, drywall, rough framing, finish carpentry, cement form walls
- Ran crews of 10-15, read blueprints
- Project Safety Mgr., advising construction teams on project safety practices to be implemented on the construction projects
Consultant
RollinwithRuss Handyman Services (Residential & Commercial)
10.2006 - 08.2011
- Projects – foundation/walls, remodeled bathroom, kitchen cabinetry, laid ceramic tile, landscaping, cement block walls
- Consulted clients on selections of Exterior/Interior - kitchen, bathroom upgrades and remodeling options
- Managed a customer monthly pipeline of business, booked deals.
Education
Construction/Carpentry
Rio/Hondo College (Trade School)
Skills
- Framing Techniques
- Power Tools Operation
- Demolition Work
- Window Installation
- Concrete Forming
- Painting and finishing
- Residential construction
- Structural knowledge
- Drywall Installation
- Demolition
- Blueprint Interpretation
- OSHA Regulations
- Drywalling
- Flooring Installation
- Tile Installation
- Commercial construction experience
- Electrical Basics
- First Aid Training
- Measuring and Cutting
- Drywall hanging
- Blueprint Reading
- Hand and power tools
- Client Communication
- Worksite safety
- Remodeling Projects
- Valid State driver's license
- Scaffolding construction
- Inspection and repair
- Structural Repairs
- Basic electrical knowledge
- General laborer
- Lifts up to Number pounds
- Problem-Solving
- Subflooring Installation
- Attention to Detail
- Interpreting Blueprints
- Home Renovation
- Demolition and Cleanup
- Interior Trimming
- Measurements and Calculations
- Stud Framing
- Residential and Commercial Renovations
- Power Tool Maintenance and Care
- Fixture Installation
- Decision Making and Prioritization
- Crew Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Safety Compliance
- Deck Construction
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Precision and Accuracy
- Hardware Installation
- Safety Procedures
- Cabinet installation
- Measurement Conversions
- Work Crew Coordination
- Structure Assembly
- Site Inspection
- Crew Scheduling
Certification
- CTEC Certified ’08
- CA - Real Estate License’06
- Journeymen License
- Home Inspection Certification 2023
Timeline
Lead Carpenter/Inspector
Sahara Construction Co./California Builders (Luxury Hi – Rise Residential Housing)
06.2022 - Current
Journeyman Concrete Specialist/Inspector
Constructure Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Journeyman Concrete Carpenter
Ekedal Concrete Inc. Home Estate Builder
01.2017 - 01.2020
Lead Carpenter/Safety Lead
R/D Construction (Multi-Units Housing, Retail and Restaurants)
07.2014 - 01.2016
Journeyman/Lead Carpenter
Pyramid Builders/Silverline Construction (Commercial Retail and Luxury Residential – Beverly Hills)
08.2011 - 12.2013
Consultant
RollinwithRuss Handyman Services (Residential & Commercial)
10.2006 - 08.2011
Construction/Carpentry
Rio/Hondo College (Trade School)