Skilled carpenter with background in residential and commercial construction projects. Experience includes framing, finishing work, cabinetry, and custom furniture creation. Strengths lie in problem-solving, craftsmanship, and ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Contributed to improving project timelines through innovative solutions and attention to quality.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Self-Employed
St. John's, Antigua
02.2011 - 09.2024
Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.
Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
Anchored and braced forms to complete precise joining.
Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
Consistently constructed square and level projects.
Cabinet Maker
self-employed
St. Ann's Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica
07.1979 - 09.2010
Repaired existing cabinetry when needed or requested by customers.
Finished cabinetry with stains, paints, and varnishes.
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.
Operated boring machines to bore holes for insertion of screws and dowels.
Constructed raised panel doors with router table.
Ordered materials for custom cabinets after designing layouts.
Assembled pre-fabricated cabinets according to manufacturer's instructions.
Operated sanders and laminating machines to adhere wood laminate to surfaces.
Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.