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Education
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Certification
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Zachary Thomas

McCleary,WA

Summary

Skilled carpenter with background in residential and commercial construction projects. Experience includes framing, finishing work, cabinetry, and custom furniture creation. Strengths lie in problem-solving, craftsmanship, and ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Contributed to improving project timelines through innovative solutions and attention to quality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Carpenter

Gennaro Contracting
Shelton, WA
10.2023 - Current
  • Supervised a team of carpenters to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Maintained accurate records of materials, tools, and labor used on all carpentry jobs.
  • Developed strategies to minimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Inspected job sites prior to beginning work to identify any potential safety issues.
  • Performed finish work such as trimming doors, windows, installing countertops, cabinetry.
  • Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.

Carpenter

HHJ Architecture + Design
Lacey, WA
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
  • Operating scissor/boom lifts
  • Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes. Tilt-ups and EFCO forms.
  • Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
  • Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.

Carpenter

Tradesmen International
Lacey, WA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Be available to do all manner of carpentry jobs
  • Work at different sites based on need
  • Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.

Lead Carpenter

Best Coast Construction
Tacoma, WA
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Installed finished products in residential homes or commercial businesses.
  • Performed edge banding techniques to finish exposed edges of cabinet components.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Fabricated cabinet frames using a variety of woodworking tools, including saws, routers, and jointers.

Lead Carpenter

Kitchen Tune-Up
Lacey, WA
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Supervised a team of carpenters to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Assembled pre-fabricated cabinets using screws, bolts, nails, glue, or other fasteners.
  • Maintained accurate records of materials, tools, and labor used on all carpentry jobs.
  • Removed old finished and added veneer to refinish cabinets.
  • Inspected completed installations for accuracy before leaving job site.

Lead Finish Carpenter

Katerra, Inc dba Katerra Construction LLC
Edgewood, WA
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Cut or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials.
  • Fit and install trim items such as doors, windows, mantels cabinets and hardware.
  • Sand wooden surfaces smooth before painting or staining them.
  • Work safely following all safety guidelines rules regulations policies procedures standards of conduct dress code workplace etiquette.
  • Maintained high standards of workmanship with accurate, detail-oriented finishing work.

Finish Carpenter/Painter

Cabinet Connection
Puyallup, WA
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Sand wooden surfaces smooth before painting or staining them.
  • Removed existing cabinetry and countertops prior to new installation.
  • Installed cabinets and countertops in residential homes according to customer specifications.
  • Fabricated cabinet frames using a variety of woodworking tools, including saws, routers, and jointers.

Education

GED -

Washington Youth Academy
Bremerton, WA
01.2009

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Independent Problem Solver
  • Carpentry
  • Remodeling
  • Concrete Forming
  • Construction Management
  • Restoration Industry Experience
  • Construction painting
  • Electrical Experience
  • Handyman
  • Construction
  • First Aid Training
  • Door installation
  • Deck building
  • Power Tools Operation
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • OSHA 30 Trained

Affiliations

  • Wood Carving
  • Wood Working
  • Hiking
  • Card Games

Certification

  • OSHA 30 Certificate
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Scissor Lift
  • Boom Lift

Timeline

Lead Carpenter

Gennaro Contracting
10.2023 - Current

Carpenter

HHJ Architecture + Design
08.2022 - 09.2023

Carpenter

Tradesmen International
06.2022 - 08.2022

Lead Carpenter

Best Coast Construction
10.2021 - 06.2022

Lead Carpenter

Kitchen Tune-Up
12.2020 - 09.2021

Lead Finish Carpenter

Katerra, Inc dba Katerra Construction LLC
08.2018 - 11.2020

Finish Carpenter/Painter

Cabinet Connection
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • OSHA 30 Certificate
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Scissor Lift
  • Boom Lift

GED -

Washington Youth Academy
Zachary Thomas