Master Journeyman Carpenter for local union that provides carpenters to various employers for diverse projects. Seasoned union journeyman carpenter with over 30 years of experience. Work varies quite a bit, numerous employers; may work for one employer over a year on a major project or for several different companies in a year, on smaller projects that only last a month.• Strong leadership and supervisory experience, in the construction and retail fields. Expertise in a broad array of carpentry work, from framing concrete forms to detailed, finish carpentry. Established reputation for always completing projects correctly.• Responsible layout, building, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture, and other items using different types of materials including wood and steel.• Various carpentry work assignments as detailed below. o Served on a crew building a huge retail Target store, Installed machine pads on the roof for support of air handlers: heating and air conditioning units. Interior work involved metal stud and sheetrock installation. Also did the tenant finish assembly and installation of prefabricated cabinetry, countertops, shelving and finish trim throughout.o Have done work with very critical, specific finish requirements.o Trim work, hang doors, demolition, framing; work in all areas of construction projects; ceiling, door, and window installation. Demolition work.o Constructing, repairing, installing and restoring doors, windows, walls, stairs, cabinets, roofs, shelves and floors. Work from blueprints, drawings, sketches and design specifications. Handle all tasks in all aspects of construction projects.o Steel stud framing, hanging and finishing drywall.

Property Manager - Exceptional planner and communicator for local bottled water supplier with a positive attitude who always made sure that buildings and grounds were maintained to the highest possible standards. Track record of delivering a robust service, improving the effectiveness of maintenance equipment, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and performance.• Managed 20,000 square ft. commercial property and mixed use professional office space. Liaised with outside contractors, architects, board of directors, and tenants to ensure the physical, mechanical, and electrical aspects of facility run smoothly. Responsible for managing all aspects of the day to day maintenance service in a cost effective way, and for ensuring that customers received excellent service. Managing maintenance schedules and budgets. Delivering planned and property maintenance.• Ensuring that all electrical equipment is in safe working order in line with current regulations.• Recording daily maintenance activity. Running an efficient repairs reporting system. Responded to emergencies with sense of urgency. Ensuring that all certificates of compliance are maintained and up to date in accordance with relevant legislation.• Coordinated with various departments for completing small contraction projects. Prepared contracts for renovation and repair work.• Proficient in working with various clients and tenants. Supervised all physical work for buildings and associated grounds. Managed tenant complaints and resolved all issues amicably. Tenant finish work in retail and commercial real estate: when a tenant moved out, I completed the preparation work for the new tenant prior to move in.• Monitored building and identified potential building problems. Supervised all special projects and initiated all renovations and upgrades. • Assisted various service providers in conducting regular building inspections. • Ensured work in compliance with State and County ordinances

Department Supervisor for an international home improvement retailer. Supervised staff of ten FTE/PTEs.• Train, coach and develop associates in each department to ensure customers receive excellent service and can easily find the merchandise they need. Direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Strong ability to lead and develop others.• Provided valuable input into merchandising decisions to the Store Management Team and Operations Team. Strong product knowledge. Communicated store objectives to Associates using the appropriate programs and tools. Demonstrated a high level of knowledge of products, services and procedures in assigned area and nearby departments, knows priority SKUs.• Participated in the interview process for hiring of new Associates and partner with store management on recommendations. Provided input into appropriate discipline decisions related to Associates. Provided input to the Associates on performance appraisals and made recommendations on promotion of associates in area. Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of subordinates, which requires planning, monitoring and review of work.• Made customers the first priority, actively sought out customers, greeted all customers, offer assistance. Sought to fully understand the customers’ needs, provided customer with the best solution even if it involves a markdown, contacted other associates/leaders as needed; until customers need was met. Asked customers about their project and provided appropriate related items and services for total project, sold the whole project.• Promoted products and services using Greet-Qualify-Recommend-Close, resolved customers concerns; executed Good, Better, Best strategy. Treated customers in a sincere, appreciative manner and thanked them for their business, minimized their time in the checkout line, acknowledged waiting customers and offered thanks for shopping with The Home Depot.