flooring journeyman carpeter

Jeff Willour 218 Hickory Place Lowell, IN 46356 Cell (219) 308-8197 Home (219) 690-3190 jwillour@yahoo.com OBJECTIVE____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Seeking a manufacturing position to utilize skills and abilities to enhance the success of your company. SKILLS_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thorough understanding of construction specifications and use of basic carpentry techniques. Completed 4-year Journeyman Apprenticeship in Floor Carpentry. 12 years experience as a Union Floor Carpenter. Ability to read and understand construction blueprints, sketches, visual instructions, and layouts. Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the floor covering trades. Strong ability to operate electric hand tools (saws, drills, heating irons, staple guns), use hand tools (carpet knife, stretcher), and drive forklift truck. Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time. Competent, organized, and dependable. Motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills quickly. Maintain composure under pressure; able to work autonomously with little direct supervision. Competent in setting priorities and meeting deadlines. Detail-oriented and accurate. Skilled in problem solving and troubleshooting. Good analytic and planning skills. A team player who is extremely motivated and assertive. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY_______________________________________________________________________________________ Union Floor Carpenter, 1998 to 2010 Westlake Floor Covering, INC, Lowell, IN Performs manual work at the journeyman level in floor covering installation, maintenance, and repair. EDUCATION____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Certificate, 2002 Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Union #1185, Chicago, IL 4-year Journeyman Apprenticeship in Floor Carpentry. H.S. Diploma, 1987 Huntington North High School, Huntington, IN General Studies

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