Toia Smith
Rialto
Summary
Dedicated carpenter with strong skills in safety compliance and project coordination. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and maintain a safe work environment, ensuring timely completion of projects. Looking to further my career in a management role that will utilize my experience with budgets, manpower, and scheduling.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
General Carpenter Journeyman
Departartment of Water and Power
Los Angeles
05.2024 - Current
- Constructed frameworks for various projects using wood and metal materials.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans per Grade A construction to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Reviewed job site needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Followed safety regulations while working on job sites to minimize hazards.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Built cabinets, doors, and windows frames using hand tools and power tools.
- Repaired damaged walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs by replacing rotten boards or sections of framework.
- Installed drywall sheets on interior walls in order to create a smooth surface for painting or wallpaper application.
- Replaced old siding with new ones while ensuring proper installation techniques were used.
- Installed and repaired wooden structures, such as walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety rules at all times.
- Maintained carpentry equipment such as saws, drills, routers, planers.
- Constructed stairs according to specifications.
- Aligned window frames with openings prior to installation in order to ensure a perfect fit.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
General Carpenter Journeyman
Stator Bros
San Bernardino
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Store remodel.
- Various demolitions were done to the existing kitchen, flooring,bathroom, and in-store foundation.
- Maintained a clean work environment while working inside the grocery store during closing hours.
- Jack hammered, drilled, and lifted concrete from the previous flooring foundation for new plumb line for kitchen and deli.
- Installed doors, windows, and cabinetry according to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate constructions.
- Assisted in demolition tasks, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Applied finishing techniques to surfaces, enhancing durability and aesthetics.
- Installed drywall sheets on interior walls in order to create a smooth surface for painting or wallpaper application.
- Removed existing molding around windows and replaced it with new one that matched the style of the room's décor.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety rules at all times.
- Performed minor plumbing repairs related to carpentry work such as installing pipes for sinks or toilets.
- Inspected existing structures for damage or deterioration prior to repair or replacement.
General Carpenter Apprentice Tilt up
Hallin and Herrera Inc
Lake Elsinore
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Framed 50-80 foot tall walls for concrete formwork
- bracing walls to plumb with crane.
- Operated power tools and hand tools for carpentry tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met effectively.
- Assisted in maintaining shop equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Measured and cut wood pieces with the use of saws.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Constructed ramps according to specifications.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety rules at all times.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of work including removing debris from worksite areas.
General Carpenter Apprentice
Oltmans Construction Co.
City of Industry
12.2021 - 08.2022
- framed 50-80 foot tall walls for concrete formwork
- Braced walls to plumb with crane
- jacked and set wall forms for desired elevation after setting with crane.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at job sites.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working atmosphere.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
General Carpenter Apprentice
Morley Builders
Santa Monica
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Hanging concrete forms for foundation
- Constructed frameworks for residential and commercial building projects.
- forming ramps for parking lot access
- racking for decking system for parking lot structure and business commercial building
- Read and interpreted construction blueprints for various projects.
- Helped in setting up job sites, including equipment and material layout.
- layout performed for elevation and grading
- pole shoring for elevated heights and stability of beams and decking
- formed for beam system and edge form
- Verified true ness of construction using plumb and level.
- Formed foam deposites for concrete foundation form work.
- installed rebar with epoxy
- Moved construction materials by hand or various transport methods.
Education
Jobsite Supervisor Certificate - Construction Management
Dept of Education UBC Internat Center
Las Vegas, NV12-2025
Journeyman Certification - Construction
United Brotherhood of Carpenters And Joiners of AM
03-2024
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High
Rialto, CA06-2005
Associate of Science - General Education
Riverside Community Coll
Riverside, CAAssociate of Arts - Construction Managment
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CASkills
- Construction management
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam and sketchup
- OSHA regulations (Osha 30)
- Woodwork assembly
- Framing construction
- Project coordination
- Blueprint interpretation
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Window and door installation
- Construction safety protocols
- Building code compliance
- Deck building
- Proficient in MS office
Certification
General Carpenter Journeyman Certification CITF
Timeline
General Carpenter Journeyman
Departartment of Water and Power
05.2024 - Current
General Carpenter Journeyman
Stator Bros
01.2024 - 05.2024
General Carpenter Apprentice Tilt up
Hallin and Herrera Inc
09.2022 - 12.2023
General Carpenter Apprentice
Oltmans Construction Co.
12.2021 - 08.2022
General Carpenter Apprentice
Morley Builders
10.2019 - 06.2022
Jobsite Supervisor Certificate - Construction Management
Dept of Education UBC Internat Center
Journeyman Certification - Construction
United Brotherhood of Carpenters And Joiners of AM
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High
Associate of Science - General Education
Riverside Community Coll
Associate of Arts - Construction Managment
Rio Hondo College