JOHN JENKINS
Summary
Ambitious carpentry professional highly effective at taking on multiple projects at once. Experience with complete home construction, as well as remodels and renovations. I am also a Artistic Carpenter who takes on unique projects, provides clients with both technical skill and creative insight. Conscientious carpenter focused on completing projects on time and exceeding client expectations. I am a dedicated carpenter with 20+ years experience in carpentry and construction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpentry Foreman
Beaulieu Contracting
09.2019 - Current
- Optimized workflow through efficient scheduling of crew members based on their skills, availability, and project demands.
- Contributed to project success by accurately estimating material needs and labor requirements during the planning phase.
- Increased client satisfaction through consistent communication, addressing concerns promptly, and delivering exceptional results.
- Set high-performance benchmarks for the team through leading initiatives aimed at continuous improvement in carpentry techniques and best practices.
- Maintained high-quality craftsmanship by enforcing attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Earned repeat business from satisfied clients due to excellent communication skills, professionalism, and top-notch workmanship.
- Improved team productivity by providing comprehensive training in carpentry techniques, safety precautions, and tool usage.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring team progress.
Carpentry Worker
BAT Construction
09.2009 - 07.2019
- Improved overall client satisfaction with high-quality carpentry work in both residential and commercial settings.
- Completed projects on time and within budget through effective planning, scheduling, and resource management.
- Provided exceptional customer service while addressing any concerns or questions raised by clients throughout all stages of the construction process from consultation to project handover.
- Contributed to team success by assisting colleagues in their tasks when needed, fostering a cooperative work environment.
Carpenter/Site Manager
Spiller Builders
03.2004 - 06.2009
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools needed, accurate take offs and required assistance
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged for repairs when needed
- Proactively managed projects to obtain complete customer satisfaction for all custom work
Carpenter/Site Manager
Silienster Builders
04.2003 - 03.2004
- Proactively managed projects to obtain complete customer satisfaction for all custom work
- Led a variety of projects from start to finish, including garages, residential homes and additions
Carpenter
Self Employed
02.2002 - 04.2003
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings
- Built and hung custom doors and frames
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area
- Operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches
- Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency
- Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware
- Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors
Carpenter
Simon Kohn Furniture
05.1999 - 02.2002
- Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry
- Proactively managed projects to obtain complete customer satisfaction for all custom work
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged for repairs when needed
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts
- Repaired roofs and flooring and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens
Carpenter
P & G Contractors
03.1998 - 05.1999
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation
- Built and hung custom doors and frames
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area
- Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives
- Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors
- Led a variety of projects from start to finish, including garages, residential homes and additions
Education
Carpentry/Joinery - Flooring, Roofing and Layout coursework, Wood Framing, and Dry Wall coursework, Concrete Footers and Walls course
Brunel Technical College
01.1988
Skills
- Exceptional finish carpentry skills
- Custom cabinetry expert
- Hand and power tools
- Scaffolding construction
- Detail-oriented
- Safety-oriented
- Painting and staining
- Customer relations
- Cabinet installation
- Insulation installation
- Task delegation
- Materials management
- Siding installation
- Drywall installation
- Flooring installation
- Staircase construction
- Building codes
- Basic plumbing
- Job site maintenance
- General carpentry
- Heavy lifting
- Material prepping
- Time and material estimates
- Interior design
- Blueprint reading
- Project management
- Project planning
- Operations oversight
- Project coordination
- Assignment delegation
- Codes compliance
- Carpentry projects
- Painting and paperhanging
- Flooring construction
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and hardworking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Job site cleanup
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Construction safety
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Site safety
- Safe operating procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Carpentry Foreman
Beaulieu Contracting
09.2019 - Current
Carpentry Worker
BAT Construction
09.2009 - 07.2019
Carpenter/Site Manager
Spiller Builders
03.2004 - 06.2009
Carpenter/Site Manager
Silienster Builders
04.2003 - 03.2004
Carpenter
Self Employed
02.2002 - 04.2003
Carpenter
Simon Kohn Furniture
05.1999 - 02.2002
Carpenter
P & G Contractors
03.1998 - 05.1999
Carpentry/Joinery - Flooring, Roofing and Layout coursework, Wood Framing, and Dry Wall coursework, Concrete Footers and Walls course
Brunel Technical College
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