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Samuel Valdez

Elgin,IL

Summary

Quality-focused Carpenter committed to following safety code regulations. Timely and efficient working style takes difficult jobs through to completion within budget. Experienced in both residential and commercial construction.

Bilingual speaker, that was in the Elgin Police explorer program for 2 and a half years. Assisted in local and if need in other city events. Participated in EPD swat training, and multi Police department training. Trained to performed Police work such as handcuffing, written reports and conduct a proper investigation. In the program in the year 2015 through 2017

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Carpenter Journeyman

GCW Carpentry
05.2020 - Current
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
  • Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to improve productivity and workflow.

Carpentry Journeyman

Merit Contractors
09.2015 - 05.2020
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.

Carpenter Apprentice

Horizon Carpentry
09.2014 - 09.2015
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.

Education

GED -

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
05.2019

Skills

  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Time Management
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management
  • General Laborer
  • Inspection and Repair
  • Microsoft Office
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Carpentry and Woodworking
  • Interpreting Blueprints
  • Work Crew Coordination
  • Stud Framing

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Crew leader after 1 year of employment With Merit contractor.
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Union Carpenter
  • Enjoy playing sports and exercising.

Certification

30 hour construction safety and health

Aerial lift procedures

Powdered actuated

Fastener tools

Rigger

Signal personal

POWER

FOID

Hobbbies

Played sports for the majority of my life. I enjoy staying active and also trained martial arts for 2 years. I spend mostly of my time with my Family and if not in the gym. Enjoy the outdoors and traveling. 

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Carpenter Journeyman

GCW Carpentry
05.2020 - Current

Carpentry Journeyman

Merit Contractors
09.2015 - 05.2020

Carpenter Apprentice

Horizon Carpentry
09.2014 - 09.2015

GED -

Elgin Community College
Samuel Valdez