Ronnie Caldwell
Minneapolis
Summary
Work well with others heavy equipment operator work well with hands and all power tools can do just about anything
Enthusiastic apprentice carpenter offering several years of experience and a pleasant demeanor and excellent time management skills. Knowledgeable in safe use of power and hand tools. Sharp and highly trained with a desire to work for a construction organization.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter Apprentice
Elite, renovations
St. Louis Park
12.2014 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with other tradesmen in order to ensure efficient completion of projects within designated timeframes.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Repaired furniture pieces by reinforcing joints or replacing broken parts.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before delivering them to customers.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to standards of quality and accuracy in dimensions.
- Operated power equipment such as routers, joiners and sanders to shape wood components.
- Ensured that all work completed met building codes prior to final inspection.
- Disposed of waste materials properly following local regulations regarding hazardous materials disposal.
- Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
- Transported tools and supplies from one job site to another using company vehicle.
- Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls or installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Encouraged feedback from foreman and trade workers on site to incorporate suggestions into later work.
- Assisted master carpenters with installations for residential and commercial customers.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Worked with journeyman carpenters in insulating offices to soundproof and control temperature.
- Installed drywall, ceilings and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Completed hands-on training with skilled carpenters, resulting in woodwork proficiency with equipment.
Roofer
Myers $ Jackson
Golden Valley
04.1999 - 08.2014
- Followed company policy regarding hazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Performed preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used in job activities.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolding to reach roofs for inspection, repair, or installation.
- Implemented safety protocols during every phase of the job process.
- Operated power tools such as nail guns safely in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards while performing duties on construction sites.
- Inspected existing roofs for damage or leaks and applied sealants when necessary.
- Removed old roof coverings in preparation for new installations.
- Ensured that all working surfaces were clean before beginning each task.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with building materials required for each job site.
- Assisted in loading debris from tear-off projects onto dumpsters or trucks.
- Collaborated with team members on large scale projects requiring multiple workers.
- Measured and cut materials according to specifications with hand tools such as hammers, saws, chisels.
- Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
- Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
- Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
- Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
- Worked regularly at advanced heights and followed all OSHA safety protocols and procedures for fall prevention.
- Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
- Followed manufacturer specifications to remove old roofing materials and install new roofs.
- Communicated clearly and reliably with foreman and crew leaders, highlighting safety concerns and detailing project progress.
- Covered roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, and aluminum with brushes and knives.
Education
Carpentry -
Professional Business School
Chicago, IL09-1993
Associates Degree in General Knowledge - General Knowledge
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05-1992
High School Diploma -
Chicago Vocational High School
Chicago, IL06-1989
Skills
- Heavy equipment operator forklift operator,
Timeline
Carpenter Apprentice
Elite, renovations
12.2014 - 10.2024
Roofer
Myers $ Jackson
04.1999 - 08.2014
Carpentry -
Professional Business School
Associates Degree in General Knowledge - General Knowledge
Chicago State University
High School Diploma -
Chicago Vocational High School