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JACOB FIALA

Anaheim

Summary

Quality-focused Carpenter committed to following safety code regulations. Timely and efficient working style takes difficult jobs through to completion within budget. Experienced in both residential and commercial construction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilities & Projects Coordinator

Revere Church
Brea
04.2022 - Current
  • Planned and executed construction and setup projects to support church events, including stage builds, booths, signage, and temporary structures.
  • Directed teams of volunteers and staff, assigning tasks and ensuring safe, efficient completion of projects on tight timelines.
  • Collaborated with event planners and leadership to determine project needs, and translate them into actionable building plans.
  • Handled logistics such as materials sourcing, tool management, and on-site troubleshooting.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Construction Foreman

Comunidad Conexion
Tecate
02.2022 - Current
  • Directed crews of 5–10 workers in the construction of residential homes as part of rapid-build projects.
  • Managed all phases of construction, including framing, drywall installation, and finish work, consistently completing builds within tight 3-day timelines.
  • Oversaw job site operations, enforced safety protocols, and ensured adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
  • Provided on-site training and supervision for crew members with diverse skill levels, promoting efficiency and teamwork.
  • Delivered durable, code-compliant homes in high-demand areas, contributing to long-term housing solutions.
  • Inspected construction sites to ensure safety regulations are met.
  • Developed work plans, assigned tasks and monitored progress to ensure timely completion of projects within budget.

Journeyman Carpenter

Martin Brothers Macrowall
Gardena
07.2019 - Current
  • Led small crews as Foreman, managing scheduling, resource allocation, and on-site problem-solving to keep projects on track and within scope.
  • Stepped into the acting Foreman role during key phases of projects, providing guidance and leadership to maintain productivity and resolve job site challenges.
  • Read and analyzed blueprints, sketches, and specifications to accurately execute construction and repair tasks.
  • Increased structural integrity of buildings through expert framing techniques, ensuring long-term durability and performance.
  • Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to improve overall productivity and streamline workflow.
  • Mentored apprentice carpenters, offering hands-on training and promoting best practices for skill development and team efficiency.
  • Enhanced safety measures by strictly adhering to industry guidelines and worksite protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
  • Experienced carpenter with leadership experience as an acting Foreman, skilled in blueprint reading, structural framing, team mentorship, and process improvement.
  • Proven ability to enhance job site safety, streamline workflows, and guide crews through successful project execution in demanding environments.

Carpenter

Amentum Pae
McMurdo
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Performed rough and finish carpentry across multiple remote research and support facilities in Antarctica under extreme environmental conditions, including high winds and sub-zero temperatures.
  • Constructed, repaired, and maintained structures using a variety of materials (wood, metal studs, drywall), tools, and techniques in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
  • Supported field and facility operations through timely task execution, proactive problem-solving, and efficient coordination with other trades and departments.
  • Responded to emergency calls, conducted routine maintenance, and executed construction in both developed and undeveloped terrain.
  • Tracked materials, maintained inventory records, and utilized computer-based systems for labor and maintenance tracking.
  • Uphold strict adherence to ASC's safety protocols, environmental standards, and quality assurance practices; actively participated in station-wide safety and community support programs.
  • Demonstrated high physical endurance through lifting, hauling, digging, and operating in confined or elevated spaces.
  • Completed mission-critical tasking with minimal supervision in a high-stakes, isolated environment requiring independent judgment and strong adaptability.
  • Remote field work, cold-weather construction, framing, finish carpentry, material tracking, blueprint reading, cross-functional teamwork, safety compliance, extreme conditions operations.

Education

High School diploma -

Lakewood High School
Lakewood
06.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Biblical Studies

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA

Skills

  • Blue print reading
  • Rough/ Finish Carpentry
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Job site safety compliance
  • Tools and material handling
  • Drywall instillation and finishing
  • Wood and metal stud framing
  • Project management
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • On-site troubleshooting
  • Pre-construction planning
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Subcontractor supervision

Timeline

Carpenter

Amentum Pae
09.2024 - 02.2025

Facilities & Projects Coordinator

Revere Church
04.2022 - Current

Construction Foreman

Comunidad Conexion
02.2022 - Current

Journeyman Carpenter

Martin Brothers Macrowall
07.2019 - Current

High School diploma -

Lakewood High School

Some College (No Degree) - Biblical Studies

Hope International University
JACOB FIALA