Carpenter in Live Oak, Florida

James D. Laughlin 1522 Duval Street N.E. Live Oak, Florida 32064 Phone: (38... Email: [email protected] Summary: Journeyman Carpenter with over (6) six years experience in the construct, erect, install, and repair of structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, metal studs, sheet metal roofing, installation of Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) Panels, and drywall using carpenter's hand tools and power tools making sure to conform to local building codes. Experience & Responsibilities: Installing walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials, to which also includes Aluminum Composite Material ( ACM ) Panels. Fitting and installing window frames, windows, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using a carpenters level, plumb bob, and laser and other levels. Erecting scaffolding, ladders for assembling structures above ground levels. Studying specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. Shaping or cutting materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws. Building or repairing cabinets, counter tops, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, ( baseboards, crown molding, door trim), using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools. Assembling and fastening materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue. Removing damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair/ replace or build wood fences, patios/ decks/ or porches using hand tools. Repair/ replace and install vinyl siding, rain spouts and rain gutters. Inspecting ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures. Skills: Highly knowledgeable in skilled and un-skilled aspects of the trade, with unwavering reliability, strong work ethic, and a desire to be the best. Specific Skills: Over (6) years of experience in commercial and residential carpentry and building maintenance. Ability to comprehend schematic diagrams, sketches, building plans and other specifications required by client for information pertaining to the type of material required to get job done. Experience working with equipment such as: boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts. Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation. Professional Experience: Lowe’s Installation Services - Lake City, Florida October/2016 - Present Removal of old /outdated, windows & doors, Installation of new windows, doors and various types of property fences ( I.e. vinyl, aluminum, pvc, and wood ), repair /replace wood decking for porches, gazebo structures and areas around homes and pools. Florida Lawns - Gainesville, Florida, July/2016 - October/2016 Lawn Care - Landscape Technician/ Customer Relations and Services/ Equipment - Machine Operator Avedon Landscaping - -Gainesville, Florida April/2016 - July/2016 Landscape - Lawn care- Grounds Maintenance and Property Preservation/ Carpenter Green Maintenance & Cleaning - Lake City, Florida November/2015 - March/2016 Foreman/ Carpentry (Trim Carpentry, Framing, Cabinetry, Window/Door installation, etc.) Customer Relations and Services/ Roof Cleaning - Sheet Metal Roof Mechanic/ Property Grounds and Building Preservation/ Landscape - Lawn Care Technician/ Equipment-Machine Operator Thorne Metals - Jacksonville, Florida September/2015 - November/2015 Sheet Metal - Single Ply Roof Mechanic/ Carpentry Klausner Lumber - Live Oak, Florida June/2015 - August/2015 Heavy Equipment - Machine Operator Tranter Industries - Franklin, Indiana September/2010 - March/2015 Grounds Maintenance/ Carpentry/ Property Preservation & Building/ Skilled Tradesman/ Warehouse - Yard Operations/ Maintenance/ Equipment - Machine Operator/ Customer Relations Busy Bee Home & Garden - Gainesville, Florida May/1992 - August/2010 Commercial and Residential Property Preservation/ Trim Carpentry/ Landscape - Lawn Care Technician - Grounds Maintenance - Operations Manager Education: Santa Fe High School - Alachua Florida August/1990 - July/1994 High School Diploma ( Duel Enrollment with Santa Fe Community College) Santa Fe Community College July/1994 - August/ 1996 Small Business management and Musical Arts