I enjoy the outdoors, whether it be camping, hunting, fishing, ORVing It offers me a great release and to just relax and wind down I enjoy exercise as way of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, hopefully ensuring a long fruitful life of outdoor living I enjoy working on cars,trucks and anything mechanical
Tadd Blackwell
Byron,MI
Summary
Dedicated tradesman with extensive experience in carpentry and construction. Known for optimizing workflows and enhancing project efficiency through team collaboration and effective client communication, ensuring consistent delivery of quality results. Detail oriented tradesman with over 25 years of experience, strong problem solving skills, ensuring worksite safety and quality control expectations are met.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter/ Tradesman
Motor City Builders
10.2018 - Current
- Adept in all phases of carpentry and residential construction including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and more from foundation to move in.
- Constructed and installed frameworks, ensuring adherence to safety standards and building codes.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration/remodeling projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Operate power tools and equipment to execute precise measurements and cuts.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance project efficiency.
- Mentored junior carpenters in proper techniques and best practices for quality craftsmanship.
- Understand the reading of plans and blueprints to ensure that proper construction and material take offs are correct and code compliant.
- Responsible for towing job trailer from building site to building site to ensure workers have the proper tools, fasteners and material to get required work done
Carpenter/restoration Specialist, Billiard Service
Pro Billiards
07.2014 - 10.2018
- Installed new/used/restored billiard tables, shuffleboards, gaming tables in residential and commercial settings
- Constructed custom billiard tables, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications.
- Operated woodworking machinery, enhancing efficiency in table production workflows.
- Collaborated with team members and customers on complex assembly projects, improving overall project timelines to ensure job tasks were performed correctly and according to customer expectations
- Trained junior carpenters/technicians on safety protocols and best practices for tool usage.
- Responsible for updating/remodeling Pro Billiards owners personal home and billiard shop ensuring tradesman and subcontractors are adhering to job timelines, wishes and timelines for such tasks
Carpenter Framing/finish
Ck Renovations
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Constructed custom homes and structures using various woodworking/framing techniques and tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise measurements, material take-offs and design implementation.
- Collaborated with on site clients to develop tailored renovation solutions that met specific needs and preferences.
- Trained junior carpenters on best practices for safety, tool usage, code compliance and project execution.
Billiard Technician
Pro Billiards
04.2009 - 06.2012
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on billiard tables to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted customers in selecting products and accessories, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Operated tools and equipment safely during installations and repairs, adhering to industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes, improving service efficiency.
- Maintained inventory levels of supplies, materials and equipment in service trucks to ensure availability for customer needs.
Lead Installer
McCoy Sauna & Steam
03.2002 - 04.2009
- Led installation of sauna and steam units, ensuring compliance with safety standards residential and commercial structures.
- Ensure all electrical requirements were met in order to proceed with the construction of residential/ commercial saunas and steam rooms.
- Trained and mentored junior installers on best practices and installation techniques.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency and reduce installation time.
- Collaborated with design teams to implement custom solutions for client specifications.
- clean, update and maintain warehouse/ shop tools, saws and equipment to ensure proper functionality including 120v, 220v, 308v 3phase machines and breaker panels.
- attended the proper training and classes to acquire a certificate to properly drive a Hi-Low fork truck safely in a warehouse work environment.
Carpenter/Tradesman
GW Builders Custom Homes
04.1996 - 03.2002
- Carpenter/Foreman on framing and structural installation projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications and safety standards.
- Collaborated with subcontractors, owners and co-workers to coordinate project timelines and material deliveries.
- Mentored junior carpenters on best practices for woodworking techniques and tool usage.
- Executed detailed blueprints to construct custom homes, garages, pole barns, cabinetry and millwork, enhancing interior aesthetics and giving customers a more personal experience.
Education
No Degree - Nationally Certified Home Inspector
American Home Inspectors Training Institute
Greenwood Village, CO06-2011
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
White Lake, MI06-1996
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Worksite safety
- Heavy lifting
- Demolition work
- Power tools proficiency
- Tool maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Structural repairs
- Inspection and repair
- Material estimation
- Equipment management
- Client communication
- Project planning
- Quality control
- Blueprint interpretation
- Building code compliance
- Critical thinking
- Worksite organization
- Safety guidelines adherence
Interests
Certification
AHIT certified
Ho-Low Forklift certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Carpenter/ Tradesman
Motor City Builders
10.2018 - Current
Carpenter/restoration Specialist, Billiard Service
Pro Billiards
07.2014 - 10.2018
Carpenter Framing/finish
Ck Renovations
07.2012 - 06.2014
Billiard Technician
Pro Billiards
04.2009 - 06.2012
Lead Installer
McCoy Sauna & Steam
03.2002 - 04.2009
Carpenter/Tradesman
GW Builders Custom Homes
04.1996 - 03.2002
No Degree - Nationally Certified Home Inspector
American Home Inspectors Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School