carpenter/maintenance
Resume:
William John McCarthy
Site #***
Largo, Fl. 33773
**************@*****.***
Skills
20+ years of carpentry experience. Residential work from dirt to roof.
Commercial carpenter for 8 years. Most commercial work was concrete. Doing
everything from building forms, to rebar, to finishing concrete curbs and
sidewalks. Metal stud framing and drywall hanging. Acoustical ceilings. Ran crew
of apprentices on Diamond High school addition in Anchorage, Ak. Acted as
temporary lead during some of my time working on the coast guard base. Basic
knowledge of electrical, plumbing and heating, steam fitting, welding, light
mechanical, water and sewer treatment (3 months of training), and HVAC systems
from working closely with other tradesmen. Ran work, coordinating with plumbers,
electricians, vendors, and inspector while owner was away. to complete The
Navigator Lounge near the Kodiak airport. Extensive knowledge of blueprints and
job spec.books. Knowledge of Alaska building code. Skilled computer user (both
Mac and PC). Efficient in Microsoft Word. Competent with other Microsoft office
software. Basic knowledge in design programs such as Chief Architect and 3D
Home Architect Design. Last tested at typing 43 words per minute.
Experience
Started working at age 13 as a dishwasher. At 17 I started working in
factories which helped me to learn efficiency and organization. Later I got into
roofing. Then installed and refinished hardwood floors. Then helped remodel my
first set of apartments, where I learned finish work, painting, VCT flooring, carpet,
and building countertops. Soon after I joined the carpenters union as a first year
apprentice, and was taught how to build a structure from the ground up. I worked
for several different employers throughout my apprenticeship, I spent most of my
time as a union journeyman carpenter working for BEK incorporated and Unit
Construction in Anchorage,Ak. I also assisted my supervisor for Unit Construction
in building his house. I Built a Polaris dealership in Eagle River, Ak. for one of the
owners of Unit Con. And, built an addition for a swimming pool for one of the
owners of Unit,
I have worked as a maintenance carpenter on the US Coast Guard Base in
Kodiak Alaska for the last 13 years, From September 1990 to June of 2013. I was
laid off during the sequester because of job cuts due to lack of Homeland
Defense funding. But, because of my time spent on base Kodiak, I am familiar
with regular operations and maintenance. Customer service was a must. We dealt
with homeowners and people in the coast guard on a daily basis.
I worked under two separate contractors.
Alutiiq Management Systems, LLC and
Kodiak Support Services
Since June of 2013 I have built The Navigator Lounge. I worked at the Navy Seal
Base for a brief period, employed by Alutiiq Management Services, LLC. I helped
in completely remodeling a large charter boat.
Education
Graduated from Southside High School in 1986 (Fort Smith, Ar.)
Graduate of Southern Alaska Carpenter Training Center (Anchorage,Ak.)
Succeeded in full carpenter apprenticeship program with Journeyman card
Completed computer hardware class (with a grade of 98%) at Kodiak College, UAA
Completed 40 hour Hazwopper class
Completed 40 hour Asbestos class
Received many types of training classes to work on coast guard base.. CPR,
Confined Space, powder actuated tools, environmental and storm drain pollutants,
forklift, skytrack, and manlift. 8 hour refresher classes every year.
Just completed SERVS oil spill response training
Points of Interest
I have also worked for myself for the last 9 years as a musician. I give guitar
lessons, I have run the bands that I have been in. Doing the negotiating of contracts
with club and restaurant owners for promotion and pay. Ran band account, receiving
checks and distributing pay to other band members, In those 9 years, I have never
had a complaint from a club owner, band member, guitar student (or parent of a
guitar student).
Wide range of knowledge in all types of construction. Wide range of knowledge in
construction tools. Good math skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbally
and written. Likes to work with people. Friendly, diplomatic, sensible, and level
headed, but can be stern in the appropriate situations. Worked on the base for 13
years and have always had a good relationship with the coast guard, their active duty
members, and their civilian employees. Have always gotten along well with the
COTR’s. Hard working, and highly motivated to learn more.
References
Shawn Duby Keith Ruch George Gatter
541-***-**** 510-***-**** 907-***-****
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