richard wallace
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(C) 910-338-6628,
Objective
I am seeking an employment opportunity with a secure future that enables me to invoke my skills and challenges me to become a versitile asset to an employer. I have been employed in the construction industry as a carpenter,finish carpenter and lead carpenter for over twenty three years. I have also learned many other trade skills in that time such as cabinetry, painting, flooring and ceramic tile. laminate and wood veneers and many other sub-trades of the industry.
Work Experience
lead carpenter (10/18/2010 – 03/18/2011)
To design and build canopy tours,adventure courses, zip-line tours, platforms in trees,spiral staircases in trees and sky bridges.custom decks and walkways on the canopy floor while doing minimal damage to the natural terrain.
Last Employer: Steps Inc. David Brassfeild/734-649-4925
Contact Person: Cameron Byers/734-478-7455
Responsibilities: To complete the course and it's diverse projects simultaneously in a timely manner while dealing with adverse weather conditions and challenging terrain. Assist other employees and project managers with their duties such as what to do next and what actions to take, material lists,procedural steps to take in the process to make things go smoothly, time saving carpentry tips to make the project go together right the first time,etc.
Accomplishments: I made it through the winter safely on the last project in Wisconsin and have a good repore with the management there at Lake Geneva Canopy Tours..Mike Gorel.. manager. phone#262-248-9271
lead carpenter (01/30/2010 – 09/09/2010)
remodel/rehab and new residential and commercial construction
Last Employer: wsfj construction,inc
Contact Person: Billy Forbis/910-538-8222
Responsibilities: lead carpenter,supervisor on a variety of remodel projects
Accomplishments: sub contracor
prop/set carpenter (01/27/2009 – 01/20/2010)
worked on a variety of projects..Evil Dead at Level Five downtown..U.N.C.W. varous plays..Linda Lavin in concert at Thalian Hall
Last Employer: Taury Lee,Inc
Contact Person: Terry Collins/910-262-8076
Responsibilities: build and design various sets and install
Accomplishments: gained experience in another field of carpentry
Skills
carpentry welding painting flooring roofing minor electrical and plumbing site planning and survey concrete and masonry landscaping machine operator..bob-cat,lull,sky-trak,fork lift,scissor lift etc.
Computer Skills: I have basic computer skills. I have a certificate of competency for administrative secretarial services.
Interests
I am very artistic. I like to draw and love any kind of art project. I am an amature musician and love to play harmonica and acoustic guitar. Some of my other interest include fishing, bowling, billiards and gardening.