Carpenter

Journeyman Carpenter — Pinnacle Home Builders

Grand Rapids, MI | October 2023 – Present

• Framed and finished 45+ residential properties, completing framing stages 4 days ahead of schedule on average while coordinating with a crew of 5 subcontractors and interpreting complex blueprints.
• Managed a crew of 4 apprentice carpenters, decreasing material waste by 18% through strict inventory control, precise lumber takeoffs, and layout adjustments using laser leveling equipment.
• Completed installation of 200+ custom cabinets and crown moldings, maintaining a low client punch-list defect rate of under 1.5% and ensuring high customer satisfaction across high-end homes.
• Interpreted architectural blueprints for residential projects valued up to $1.2M, identifying 12 framing discrepancies prior to construction to avoid costly structural rework.

Apprentice Carpenter — River Valley Carpentry

Holland, MI | June 2021 – September 2023

• Cut, shaped, and prepared timber and materials for 30+ custom decks and home additions, maintaining measurement tolerances within 1/16th of an inch using miter and circular saws.
• Assisted in structural framing and concrete formwork of 15 multi-family housing units, reducing framing cycle times by 10% under supervision of the site foreman.
• Erected and dismantled scaffolding and safety barriers across 100% of assigned sites, resulting in zero OSHA safety violations over a 2-year period through strict compliance.
• Handled site cleanup, material sorting, and power tool maintenance for a crew of 8, saving 5 hours per week in setup and teardown times and maintaining a safe workspace.

Structural framing, Finish carpentry, Blueprint interpretation, Cabinet installation, Roofing systems, Concrete formwork, Building codes & safety compliance, Scaffolding setup, Estimating & material takeoff, Power tool operation, OSHA regulations, AutoCAD drafting, Team leadership

Historic Millwork Restoration

Role: Lead Carpentry Technician

Tools: Festool system, AutoCAD, DeWalt heavy machinery

Restored 120+ structural timber beams and historic trim moldings on a 19th-century municipal building, completing the work 2 weeks ahead of schedule and within the $150,000 restoration budget.

Eco-Friendly Timber Frame Framing

Role: Framing Lead

Tools: Hilti lasers, Makita timber framing tools

Led structural framing for a 4,500 sq. ft. LEED-certified custom residential project, utilizing engineered lumber to reduce material trim waste by 22%.

• NCCER Carpentry Level 4 Certification (2024)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Card (2022)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (American Red Cross) (2023)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Volunteer Work: Built handicap ramps for community veterans (2022-present)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice