James S. Gottschalk

**** **** **.

Brown City MI 48416

810-***-****

qp8omy@r.postjobfree.com

qp8omy@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: I am seeking a carpenter, carpenter foreman, or layout man position with a company who expects a hardworking, motivated, self starter. I have 25 + years of homebuilding experience. I would like to work for a company that expects accountability, high quality and professionalism from its employees, and a company that is expecting to grow and prosper as a result.

Highlights of Qualifications

Have constructed numerous homes from foundation to finish, with over 25 years experience

Have had as many as 30 employees under my supervision in Iraq on base.

My duties have required to supervise, coordinate, keep all equipment and employee’s under OSHA regulations. Respect and keep clean all tools and machinery.

Contract work from 4/06 to present

Relevant Skills and Accomplishments:

Rough Carpentry

All phases of rough framing, including roof rafters

Numerous types of exterior siding, including , vinyl, clapboard, vertical, hardy panel.

Kitchen installations, including laminate countertop , fabrication and installations, various trims and moldings.

Concrete forming, some block.

Exterior deck building, and designing, with numerous types of material, and different elevations

Drywall hanging, taping, and finishing.

Some electrical and some plumbing.

Read and work off from blueprints

Employment History

08/05 to present Carpenter/foreman KBR / Afghanistan/ Iraq

6/04-2/05 Journeyman carpenter Danna Carpentry MI

3/99-6/04 Journeyman carpenter Carefree Homes MI

2/94-3/99 Journeyman Carpenter Auger Built Homes MI

2/92-3/94 Carpenter/Builder McPhail Carpentry MI

1/83-7/92 Carpenter Willer Construction MI

Education

High School Diploma

Pertinent information for International Employment

Willing to accept 12 month or longer assignment

Willing to accept overseas assignments

Willing to negotiate within 90 days

Possess DOD card, Passport