ROBERT VANDER WEIT
Channahon, Il. 60410
Phone: 815-***-****
Email: ****************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A position that will utilize acquired expertise, creative talents, and
committed to excellence.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned professional with more than 30 years experience as carpenter /
superintendent. Utilize a team approach to achieve objectives and
enhance employee morale.
Expertise in work scheduling, client relations, conflict resolution, and
staff training/supervision.
Leader with people skills. Demonstrate ability to build and maintain
critical relationships involving clear communication, persuasion, and
diplomacy.
Quick study with an ability to easily grasp new ideas, concepts, methods,
and technologies.
Strong leadership, organizational, oral/written communication,
interpersonal, public relations, and resolution skill.
Self starter.
I am also a 30% disabled veteran.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General laborer 08/26/2009-01/28/2010
Lee and Ryan
1707 Melody Lane
Greenfield, In 46140
( Veterans Hospital)
Carpenter 05/03/2009-05/31/2009
Jarman Construction Services
Mokena, Il 60448
( Champion, and Apple Computer Store)
Superintendent 01/14/2009-02/25/2009
The Lombard Company
4245 W 123rd
Alsip, Il
708- 389-1060
(Jewel)
Carpenter 09/25/2008-10/10/2008
In Store Services
1616 Westgate Circle
Brentwood, TN. 37027
(Gilley Hicks)
Carpenter 07/16/08-08/27/08
Doherty Construction
163 N. Valley Hill Rd.
Woodstock, IL. 60098
(Glenbrook North, and Lake Forest High schools)
Lack of work
Carpenter 08/26/07-07/03/08
Emco Interiors
1410 Jefferey Drive
Addison, IL 60101
( J.C. Penney, Zeds 451, Ulta, Super Wal-Mart, Patrick BMW, Starbucks)
Lack of work
Carpenter 06/04/07-8/25/07
TNT Construction Co.
144 Easy St.
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(CVS, Kohls)
Lack of work
Carpenter 07/20/06-05/19/2007
Jarman Construction Services
Mokena, Il. 60448
(H+ M, BeBe's, Gap. Martin and Osa, Express, Kay Jewelers)
Lack of work
Carpenter 05/15/06-07/19/06
Heitkotter, Inc
1700 Industrial Dr.
Montgomery, Il. 60538
Heavy gauge metal framing
Left to go back to Jarman
Carpenter/Superintendent 3/06-4/06
Jarman Construction Services
Mokena, Il 60448
Store fixture installation, and trim package, commercial hardware. Hollow
metal frames, and doors. (Limited Too, Old Navy, C.O. Bigelows, Ecko,
Guess, Sony Style)
Lack of work
Carpenter 01/06-03/06
Prairie State Group
Elgin, Il
( Jewel)
Lack of work
Carpenter/Superintendent 3/05-11/05
Jarman Construction Services
Mokena, Il 60448
Carpenter/Superintendent 3/05-11/05
Store fixture installation, commercial hardware. Hollow metal frames, and
doors.
(Limited Too, Old Navy, C.O. Bigelows, Ecko, Guess,)
Lack of work
Anning Johnson
Melrose Park, Il 60160
Carpenter 12/20004-3/2005
Installed Williams Partition Door frames, and doors.
Metal framing, drywall.
Lack of work
Trainor Glass
Alsip, Il 60803
Carpenter 10/2004-12/2004
Installed Raco door frames
Lack of work
Emco Interiors
Addison, Il 60101
Carpenter 6/04-10/04
Metal framing, ceilings, and commercial hardware.
(car dealerships, schools)
Lack of work
Redbud Ridge Custom Shop
Bartonville, Il 61607 309-***-****
Carpenter/Installer 6/03-04/04
Installed custom cabinets, and mill work on commercial buildings, and
private residences. Interfaced with project superintendents, and
architects. Ensured that the projects were completed within the time
schedule.
Patrick Cantrell & Co., Inc.
Round Lake, Il. 60073 847-***-****
Carpenter/Superintendent 11/91-06/03
Managed field construction operations for million dollar commercial
remodeling projects (Eagle Foods, Dominick's, Elder-Beerman department
stores, First Midwest Bank); ensured projects were completed within
prescribed budget and time schedules. Interfaced with project managers and
superintendents, owner representatives, engineers, and architects. Ordered
materials/equipment, and reviewed submitted materials for compliance with
contract documents. Coordinated proposed site design changes with
construction management teams.
Monitored site safety, work progress, and quality assurance; quickly
resolved emerging issues/problems.
Worked as superintendent, and carpenter foreman most of the time. There
were times I worked as all three (superintendent, foreman, and carpenter
)..
Advent Commercial Interiors
Worth, Il. 60482
Carpenter/Foreman 10/90-11/91
Employed carpentry skills and knowledge of local building codes to
construction of commercial remodels and interior build outs. Preformed
various construction tasks from laying out project to installing door
hardware. Delegated task assignments to construction crews, monitored job
site safety, and ensured work was completed in a timely manner with a level
of quality.
Anning Johnson Co.
Melrose Park, Il. 60160
Carpenter 7/86-10/90-708-***-****
Employed carpentry skills and knowledge of local building codes to
construction of base building, interior build outs, and commercial
remodels. Preformed various construction tasks from laying out project to
installing door hardware.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Chicago Christian High School- Palos Heights Il. High School diploma.
Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program
Recognition for achievement in Union's Illinois Carpentry completion
American Red Cross:
Standard first aid card
Adult CPR card
OSHA Scaffold building card
Working knowledge of building trades, concrete, plumbing, HVAC, sprinkler
systems, electric, refrigeration, floor coverings, store fixtures etc.
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