Zachary Armeli
Woodbury
Summary
Results-driven and 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. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and fostering profitable relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Carpenter Apprentice
BrandSafway
Roseville
03.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with skilled carpenters to understand project specifications.
- Followed blueprints and sketches to ensure accurate installations.
- Prepared job sites by organizing tools and materials for efficiency.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate workflow on-site.
- Learned safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
Carpenter Apprentice
Pinnacle Wall Systems
White Bear Lake
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated hand and power tools to complete carpentry tasks with a focus on safety and precision.
- Followed blueprints and specifications to accurately build structures.
- Cut and shaped materials to exact specifications using roto zip, self-feeding drills, and saws, ensuring quality and accuracy in construction.
- Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls or installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
- Collaborated with skilled carpenters to learn advanced techniques and practices.
- Worked with journeyman carpenters in insulating offices to soundproof and control temperature.
- Operated hand and power tools to assemble wall systems effectively.
- Disposed of waste materials properly following local regulations regarding hazardous materials disposal.
- Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls and installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
Carpenter Apprentice
Ceco Concrete Construction
Minneapolis
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with skilled carpenters to learn advanced techniques and practices.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to complete carpentry tasks.
- Assisted in constructing and assembling concrete forms for various projects.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to ensure safety and efficiency.
Owner/Operator
Favor Folks LLC
Woodbury
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
- Oversaw inventory management and streamlined supply chain logistics.
- Obtained and managed sales/job opportunities.
- Cultivated client relationships, improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Handled financial transactions and maintained accurate accounting records.
Handyman
The Clubhouse Childcare & Preschool
Rosemount
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained playground equipment to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Repaired classroom furniture to enhance functionality and appearance for children.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and issues.
Buyer - Fresh Goods
Russ Davis Wholesale
Inver Grove Heights
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Procure the appropriate quality, specification, and grade of fresh goods at the best market price, adhering to contract and program expectations for approximately $1,000,000 - $1,500,000 of purchases per month.
- Coordinated procurement, transportation, and quality assurance for fresh fruits and vegetables, enhancing product availability and integrity.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers, vendors, and farmers to streamline goods collection and optimize cost and delivery information.
- Built and processed purchase orders at the right quantity and frequency to properly manage inventory of approximately 150 SKUs and ensure fill rates of 97.5% and low unplanned forced allocations while meeting expectations for product turns/freshness and maintaining a 0.05% Shrink rate.
- Supported Category Manager with ad lids, updates on item costs and market conditions, order guides, projections, promotional deliverables, and weekly pricing needs.
- Supported problem resolution associated with inbound arrivals, inbound freight, excessive and aging inventory, and supplier performance including on-time delivery/dock out, adherence to grade, specification expectations, low rejection rates, and store arrival issues.
- Ensured accurate invoice payments aligned with negotiated contracts to uphold financial integrity.
- Utilized Power BI to depict seasonal produce availability and pricing throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- Assists with gathering new and existing information and helps facilitate new item setup and maintenance processes.
Category Specialist
Robinson Fresh | C.H. Robinson
Eden Prairie
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed and maintained a color bell pepper book of business with farms/suppliers to meet weekly demand of 7,000-15,000 cases, contributing to weekly revenue of $2,000-3,000.
- Managed procurement, sales, and transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables, enhancing supply chain efficiency and meeting diverse customer needs.
- Established and nurtured relationships with LTL, TL, ocean, air, and intermodal providers to optimize logistics and ensure timely deliveries.
- Managed existing contracts with vendors, suppliers, and customers to fulfill on time in full requirements.
- Maintained existing and established new relationships with growers.
- Negotiated and established new contracts with vendors and expanded opportunities by utilizing market seasonality trends.
- Resolved complicated logistics problems such as yield, inventory, and quality management.
- Imported data from documents and ERP and utilized Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and formulas) to develop operational and inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Account Coordinator
C.H. Robinson
Eden Prairie
07.2014 - 04.2019
- Responded to customer requests in a timely manner via telephone and email, and effectively answered questions and inquiries.
- Addressed external and internal customer inquiries, provided tracking information, and timely resolved customer issues.
- Coordinated movement of time-sensitive materials, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered detailed reports on critical situations, enabling timely responses and proactive decision-making.
- Orchestrated movement of time-sensitive materials to ensure on-time delivery.
- Delivered detailed reports illustrating critical situations which allowed timely responses.
- Supported customer relationships by monitoring critical revenue-generating holidays, ensuring seamless distribution of high-demand products.
- Analyzed truck routes to optimize timely deliveries.
Supply Sergeant / Property Book Sergeant
U.S. Army Reserve
11.2014 - 01.2018
- Oversaw the supervision and maintenance of Army supplies and equipment worth more than $65 million.
- Coordinated distribution and turn-ins of equipment and supplies for 50+ soldiers, ensuring readiness and operational support.
- Led a squad of 5 members in various missions.
- Coordinated equipment and supplies distribution and turn-ins for 50+ soldiers to maintain operational support.
- Detected and addressed equipment shortages to support mission readiness.
- Achieved 100% accountability for all assigned equipment valued over $20 million, ensuring no losses occurred, including weapons, optics, hazmat gear, sensitive items, and communication equipment.
- Assessed and mitigated equipment shortages to enhance mission readiness.
- Dispatched and managed convoy movements while maintaining equipment integrity and security.
Human Intelligence Collector
U.S. Army Reserve
04.2010 - 10.2014
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management and Leadership
Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN 12.2019 - 01.2021
Associates - Liberal Arts
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN 09.2015 - 01.2018
Joint Service Transcript - Army General Education - Specialized Interrogation Training
Cochise College
Fort Huachuca, AZ 10.2010 - 01.2011
Skills
- Onsite Project Work
- Project Planning
- Inventory Management
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation
- Sales
- Prioritization
- Account Management
- Tool operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Framing techniques
- Safety compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
- Inventory tracking
- Procurement strategies
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Project coordination
- Restaurant equipment maintenance
Awards
Received the Army Commendation Medal for development, execution, and implementation of stand operational procedures designed for theater operations.
Skill Areas
- Inventory Management
- Strategic Planner
- Networking
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Account Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Data Entry
- Crisis Prevention
- Leading Through Change
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Prioritization
- Sales
- SOP Creation
- Spanish Speaking
- In Person and Remote Work
- Emotional Regulation
Timeline
Carpenter Apprentice
BrandSafway
03.2026 - Current
Carpenter Apprentice
Pinnacle Wall Systems
03.2025 - 12.2025
Carpenter Apprentice
Ceco Concrete Construction
10.2024 - 02.2025
Owner/Operator
Favor Folks LLC
05.2024 - 09.2024
Handyman
The Clubhouse Childcare & Preschool
04.2023 - 04.2024
Buyer - Fresh Goods
Russ Davis Wholesale
01.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Management and Leadership
Concordia University
12.2019 - 01.2021
Category Specialist
Robinson Fresh | C.H. Robinson
04.2019 - 06.2021
Associates - Liberal Arts
Saint Paul College
09.2015 - 01.2018
Supply Sergeant / Property Book Sergeant
U.S. Army Reserve
11.2014 - 01.2018
Account Coordinator
C.H. Robinson
07.2014 - 04.2019
Joint Service Transcript - Army General Education - Specialized Interrogation Training
Cochise College
10.2010 - 01.2011
Human Intelligence Collector
U.S. Army Reserve
04.2010 - 10.2014