Steve Martino
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
All I've ever done is carpentry-based things since I was a kid. I love tools and I love building. I just want to build cool stuff and make others happy. When it pays the bills it's a bonus.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Technician
Pivot Custom (ARC)
10.2022 - Current
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and base.
- Installed rebar, and edges for concrete projects.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete bringing the cream to the surface as the main goal.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute/hose to guide concrete into forms.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 100 pounds to move job materials.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and design standards.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Operated equipment such as skid steers safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Operated demo saws etc.
- Maintained a clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on track
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Cleaned coping of concrete debris and painted coping.
- Sealed concrete with concrete sealer.
- Tested any and all riding surfaces with a skateboard to insure the quality of the job was spot on and ready for future riders.
- Cut any and all form wood based on design and transition radius called for on prints.
- Fabricated and drove steaks with a sledgehammer to brace forms for concrete.
- Pressure-washed any and all riding surfaces.
- Saw cut control joints
Small Business Owner
SJM Installations Inc
11.2015 - Current
- Operated power tools with safety precautions and protective personal equipment.
- Prepared job site for set up and tear down with appropriate supplies and materials.
- Installed entry doors and hardware as well as Sliding glass doors and windows both impact and regular in new construction and in lived-in homes.
- Interpreted work orders and read print drawings to review specified results with clients.
- Educated consumers on multiple service categories to upsell products.
- Provided adaptations to solve discrepancies of print drawings for proper installation.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Fabricated and installed required hardware and moldings for glass installations.
- Loaded and arranged glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks using suction cups to secure materials.
- Affixed glass doors to frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks, and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls including frameless shower enclosures, any and all butt glazes, glass partition walls, sneeze guards etc.
- Outlined finances, goals and daily operations of company in detailed business plans.
- Coached and mentored employees through effective recruitment, hiring and goal setting methods.
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Project Manager
Hpw Windows & Doors/ CDA Solutions
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Implemented a new-hire program by incorporating training initiatives while resolving problems and processing related documents.
- Answered and responded patiently and effectively to customer inquiries, questions, and complaints.
- Reviewed project details to specify the correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Worked in the field as a working foreman as needed.
- Developed commercial glazing and residential glazing for both of these sister companies I project managed simultaneously which also included being a full-time consultant for Melbourne and an Orlando location.
Glazier Foreman Temp
Tomahawk Glass
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Repaired and installed mirrors, table tops and mirrored wardrobe doors.
- Fabricated and installed required hardware and moldings for glass installations.
- Completed fabrication and installation of storefront areas and aluminum-framed entrances.
- Loaded and arranged glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks using suction cups to secure materials during crane transfer.
- Affixed glass doors to frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
- Identified obstacles and used independent judgment to make decisions and solve problems.
- Measured areas in need of glass installations and identified best product solution for each specific job.
- Prepped glass for cutting including custom patterns created by applying oil to cutting lines, and smoothing cut edges through polishing and grinding.
- Measured client sites to generate estimates for supplies and expenses necessary for installations.
- Installed frameless and metal shower enclosures
- Fabricate and install custom mirror work to out-of-square patterns including drilling out holes for electrical purposes.
- Commercial door repair including hydraulic closers, panic bar, lock cylinders, off-set pivots, butt hinges, any and all hardware.
Glazier Foreman Temp
Moore's Glass & Mirror
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Fabricated and installed required hardware and moldings for glass installations including framed and frameless shower enclosures.
- Completed fabrication and installation of storefront areas and aluminum-framed entrances.
- Loaded and arranged glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks using suction cups to secure materials during crane transfer.
- Affixed glass doors to frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
- Secured glass panes into frames and sashes using clips, points or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
- Identified obstacles and used independent judgment to make decisions and solve problems.
- Measured areas in need of glass installations and identified best product solution for each specific job.
- Communicated effectively with customers and team members concerning quality standards, deadlines and customer requests.
- Illustrated commitment to high standards of quality, accuracy and service.
- Carefully and accurately measured and marked outlines and patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
- Prepped glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines, smoothing cut edges through polishing and grinding.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills in liaising with supervisors, coworkers and clients by telephone, email or in person.
- Measured client sites to generate estimates for supplies and expenses necessary for installations.
- Constructed and installed metal sashes and moldings for glass installation using aluminum or steel framing.
- Selected color, type and thickness of glass and material for moldings according to project specifications and structural requirements.
- Measured and installed frameless and metal framed showers.
- Fabricated glass table tops including free hand cuts for custom table tops and all polish and ground edge work
- Measure and fabricated custom mirrors with out-of-square cuts and shapes including all edge work and holes drilled for electrical purposes
- Commercial door repair including hydraulic closers, panic bars, flush bolts, off-set pivots, butt hinges, etc
Glazier Foreman Temp
J & T Glass
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Installed mirrors, table tops and mirrored wardrobe doors.
- Fabricated and installed required hardware and moldings for glass installations.
- Loaded and arranged glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks using suction cups to secure materials during crane transfer.
- Identified obstacles and used independent judgment to make decisions and solve problems.
- Measured areas in need of glass installations and identified best product solution for each specific job.
- Communicated effectively with customers and team members concerning quality standards, deadlines and customer requests.
- Monitored work site operations and safety to prevent hazards and cultivate efficiency.
- Prepped glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines, smoothing cut edges through polishing and grinding.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills in liaising with supervisors, coworkers and clients by telephone, email or in person.
- Measured client sites to generate estimates for supplies and expenses necessary for installations.
- Selected color, type and thickness of glass and material for moldings according to project specifications and structural requirements.
- Installed frameless and metal shower enclosures
- Installed ventilated shelving
- Installed medicine cabinets and other carpentry-based installations.
Glazier Temp
Architectural Glass
10.2009 - 04.2010
- Completed fabrication and installation of storefront areas and aluminum-framed entrances.
- Monitored work site operations and safety to prevent hazards and cultivate efficiency.
- Constructed and installed metal sashes and moldings for glass installation using aluminum or steel framing.
- Installed sill pans with proper caulking technics
- Assembled and installed curtain wall frames into pre-installed sill pans with proper caulking technic.
- Caulking all joints on curtain wall with joint plugs and proper caulking tooling technic
- Installed glass into curtain wall using wet glazing teachings and glazing foam tape
- Installed glazing stops with vinyl with proper torque on bolts.
- Installed beauty caps over glazing stops
- Caulked all exterior and interior frames to concrete.
- Fabricated and assembled all framing for interior flush glaze systems
- Glazed flush glazed framing including running all glazing vinal and setting the glass on neoprene setting blocks
- Installed and glazed commercial store front doors including all hardware and hydraulic closers
- Installed hollow metal doors including all hydraulic closers and door hardware panic bars etc.
Lead Glazier
Abc Glass And Mirror
03.2006 - 09.2009
- Completed fabrication and installation of storefront and aluminum-framed entrances.
- Contributed to business objectives and project management tasks on a completely new shop setup.
- Trained office personnel on how to answer phones properly with incoming calls from customers.
- Trained office personnel on how to schedule jobs and track inventory orders for jobs sold.
- Trained and oversaw office personnel to follow scheduling boards for jobs and incoming inventory dry-erase boards I installed in the office.
- Trained crew members as my helpers to do jobs such as reglazes, and cutting glass. I.G. reglazes, Sliding glass door reglazes, edge work for mirrors and quarter-inch plate glass table tops, frameless and metal framed shower enclosures, flush glaze storefront, and wet glaze storefront systems.
- Set up work trucks to be equipped properly for common trade tasks including vehicle maintenance plans such as oil changes and basic maintenance.
- Bid and sold jobs taking deposits including ordering materials.
Glazier Installing Foreman
The Glass Station
01.2002 - 03.2006
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked in the field and in the shop. Everything from reglazes, new storefront work, mirror and custom-shaped tabletops, commercial door repairs. Emergency board-up service calls.
Glazier Carpenter Subcontracter
Keystone Shower Doors
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Subcontracted installation work of metal framed shower enclosures, ventilated closet shelving, mirrors and medicine cabinets, towel bars, surf holders, shower grab bars, etc for new construction homes.
- Measured jobs for ordering materials and fabrications for future installations
Journeyman Glazier
About Windows And Doors
02.1999 - 01.2001
- Fabricated and installed required hardware and moldings for glass installations.
- Completed fabrication and installation of storefront areas and aluminum-framed entrances.
- Loaded and arranged glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks using suction cups to secure materials during crane transfer.
- Affixed glass doors to frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
- Secured glass panes into frames and sashes using clips, points or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
- Followed established safety guidelines while removing broken glass prior to glass replacement.
- Identified obstacles and used independent judgment to make decisions and solve problems.
- Measured areas in need of glass installations and identified best product solution for each specific job.
- Communicated effectively with customers and team members concerning quality standards, deadlines and customer requests.
- Illustrated commitment to high standards of quality, accuracy and service.
- Carefully and accurately measured and marked outlines and patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
- Monitored work site operations and safety to prevent hazards and cultivate efficiency.
- Prepped glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines, smoothing cut edges through polishing and grinding.
- Repaired and installed mirrors, table tops and mirrored wardrobe doors.
- Measured client sites to generate estimates for supplies and expenses necessary for installations.
- Constructed and installed metal sashes and moldings for glass installation using aluminum or steel framing.
- Installed metal framed shower enclosures
Glazier Commerical Service
Fox Glass
07.1996 - 03.1999
- Fabricated and installed required hardware and moldings for glass installations.
- Completed fabrication and installation of storefront areas and aluminum-framed entrances.
- Loaded and arranged glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks using suction cups to secure materials during crane transfer.
- Affixed glass doors to frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
- Secured glass panes into frames and sashes using clips, points or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
- Followed established safety guidelines while removing broken glass prior to glass replacement.
- Identified obstacles and used independent judgment to make decisions and solve problems.
- Measured areas in need of glass installations and identified best product solution for each specific job.
- Communicated effectively with customers and team members concerning quality standards, deadlines and customer requests.
- Illustrated commitment to high standards of quality, accuracy and service.
- Carefully and accurately measured and marked outlines and patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
- Monitored work site operations and safety to prevent hazards and cultivate efficiency.
- Prepped glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines, smoothing cut edges through polishing and grinding.
- Measured client sites to generate estimates for supplies and expenses necessary for installations.
- Constructed and installed metal sashes and moldings for glass installation using aluminum or steel framing.
- Selected color, type and thickness of glass and material for moldings according to project specifications and structural requirements.
- Commercial door repairs including hydraulic closers, flush bolts, panic bars, off-set pivots, butt hinges lock cylinders, etc
- Completed emergency board up 24 service calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sattelite Beach High School
Satellite Beach, FL05.1993
Skills
- Site Preparation
- Concrete Removal
- Technical Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Materials Packing
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Project Documentation
- Power Saws
- Material Needs Determination
- Concrete Drills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Site Installations
- Power Tool Operation
- Inventory Management
- Surface Curing Methods
- Finishing Techniques
- Job Proposal Estimation
- Jointers and Edgers
- Reading Comprehension
- Machine Operations
- Work Assignments
- Social Perceptiveness
- Anchor Bolt Installation
- Electric Generators
- Cement Mixing Techniques
- Chisel Hammers
- Build Forms
- Building and Construction
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Power Grinder Operations
- Equipment Maintenance
- Site Layout
- Calculations and Measurements
- Project Drawings
- Laser Marking
- Physical Fitness
- Glass cutting
- Wood cutting
- Metal cutting
- Concrete cutting
- Window installs of all kinds, new construction and retro
- Door installs of all kinds, new construction and retro
- Custom skateboard ramp builds
- Custom concrete formwork
- Air tools and nailers
- Sanding and painting
Skateboarding
Skateboarding is not just a hobby it's a lifestyle. It's how I keep my focus in life. Family always first. Sometimes family isn't blood. The rest is gravy. Moved from Florida to Carlsbad 2/15/23.
Timeline
Concrete Technician
Pivot Custom (ARC)
10.2022 - Current
Small Business Owner
SJM Installations Inc
11.2015 - Current
Project Manager
Hpw Windows & Doors/ CDA Solutions
09.2013 - 10.2015
Glazier Foreman Temp
Tomahawk Glass
10.2012 - 09.2013
Glazier Foreman Temp
Moore's Glass & Mirror
06.2011 - 09.2012
Glazier Foreman Temp
J & T Glass
07.2010 - 06.2011
Glazier Temp
Architectural Glass
10.2009 - 04.2010
Lead Glazier
Abc Glass And Mirror
03.2006 - 09.2009
Glazier Installing Foreman
The Glass Station
01.2002 - 03.2006
Glazier Carpenter Subcontracter
Keystone Shower Doors
01.2001 - 01.2002
Journeyman Glazier
About Windows And Doors
02.1999 - 01.2001
Glazier Commerical Service
Fox Glass
07.1996 - 03.1999
High School Diploma -
Sattelite Beach High School
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