Thomas Fortin
Ormond Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced carpenter proficient in project management, client relationship management, and quality assurance. Skilled in carpentry techniques and tool operation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while delivering high-quality home improvement projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Bear Ridge Home Improvement
Hinesburg, Vermont
09.2019 - 06.2026
- Managed daily operations of home improvement projects and client interactions.
- Installed doors, windows, and cabinetry with precision and attention to detail.
- Ensured compliance with building codes and safety regulations on job sites.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance before project handover.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
- Calculated material costs for projects based on labor estimates provided by clients.
Carpenter
Laberge Building Inc
Hinesburg, Vermont
06.2009 - 09.2019
- Constructed residential structures using wood framing techniques and tools.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Operated power tools safely for cutting, shaping, and joining materials.
- Maintained clean and organized worksite, enhancing safety and efficiency.
- Performed quality checks on finished work, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Installed roofing, siding, and drywall according to project specifications.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Assessed and repaired damaged structures, implementing effective techniques to restore integrity.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
- Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
- Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
- Anchored and braced forms to complete precise joining.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Abe
Monkton Boro, VT06-1985
Skills
- Project management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Client relationship management
- Quality assurance
- Safety inspections
- Code compliance
- Residential construction
- Carpentry techniques
- Drywall hanging
- Cabinetry installation
- Roofing installation
- Flooring construction
- Structural repairs
- Basic electrical
- Painting and staining
- Tool operation
- Tool maintenance
- Drilling and framing
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Bear Ridge Home Improvement
09.2019 - 06.2026
Carpenter
Laberge Building Inc
06.2009 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Mount Abe