Wes Dufek
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Experienced carpenter with 28 yearsin remodeling industry and small business owner with expertise in framing, finish carpentry, and cabinet installation. Skilled in blueprint reading, project management, customer relations, and delivering quality workmanship on residential projects.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Carpenter
Self-employeed
Saint Paul, Minnesota
1998 - Current
- Facilitated project scheduling to ensure timely task completion.
- Worked with clients and suppliers to align milestones and deadline requirements.
- Performed accurate carpentry work, including framing, cabinetry, and finish details.
- Used various tools and methods to produce quality workmanship on projects.
- Managed daily business operations for self-employed venture.
- Managed client inquiries, scheduling, and service delivery.
- Resolved customer issues and service concerns.
- Cultivated strong client relationships through consistent and responsive service.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure favorable pricing, enhancing profit margins.
- Built custom framing, trim, and finish carpentry for self-employed client projects.
- Measured, cut, and assembled wood materials using saws, drills, and levels.
- Read blueprints and project plans to complete accurate carpentry work.
- Installed doors, windows, cabinets, and shelving for residential jobs.
- Repaired damaged wood structures, flooring, and fixtures on customer sites.
- Communicated with clients to confirm specifications, changes, and project needs.
- 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 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.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School
Ashland, WI06-1997
Skills
- Framing carpentry
- Finish carpentry
- Cabinet installation
- Blueprint reading
- Project management
- Project scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Small business operations
- Clear communication
- Written communication
- Customer relations
Timeline
Owner/Carpenter
Self-employeed
1998 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School