Duane M Kennedy

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Phone: *01/317-9032

Cell: 301/974-7745

OBJECTIVE

Seasoned professional carpenter offering over 34 years of diversified carpentry experience.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

2023 - Present– Carpenter – Self Employed

Built decks, finished drywall

Install various types of floors (tile & wood)

2023 – 2023 – Lead Carpenter – Ace Home Improvements, LLC

Performed as lead carpenter for a team of carpenters and carpenter helpers.

Remodeled High End Homes

Built decks, remodeled kitchens, and basement finishing

Installed various types of floors and ceiling and trim.

Read Blueprints for assigned task.

Painted various projects, installed drywall including finishing and taping.

Provided superior customer service and work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovation in resolving problems.

2022-2023 – Lead Carpenter – MAK Remodeling Services

Performed as lead carpenter for a team of carpenters and carpenter helpers.

Remodeled High End Homes

Built decks, remodeled kitchens, and basement finishing

Installed various types of floors and ceiling and trim.

Read Blueprints for assigned task.

Painted various projects, installed drywall including finishing and taping.

Provided superior customer service and work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovation in resolving problems.

Has experience with framing and drywall, cabinets and millwork, solid surface tops, wainscot, chair rail, doors and hardware, bathroom hardware and other commercial finishes

2021-2022– Carpenter – Self Employed

Built decks, finished drywall, tile & wood floors

2020-2021 – Carpenter – OBarr Construction

Remodeled Safeway stores

2019-2020 – Carpenter – Aerotech – Piece Management Inc

Remodeled high end stores.

2019-2019 – Carpenter – Horizons Unlimited Home Improvements, Inc.

Constructed various types of framing and finishing on residential and commercial structures .

Installed various types of floors and ceiling and trim.

Painted various projects, installed drywall including finishing and taping.

Established rapport with clientele by bringing enthusiasm and energy to the workplace

Provided superior customer service and work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovation in resolving problems.

2016-2019– Carpenter – Self Employed

Built decks, finished drywall, tile & wood floors

2016-2016 Carpenter Trillion - Matthew

Firewatch, soldering and rough carpentery

2014-2015 Carpenter Jerry Grabett Inc. – Newark, DE

Painted various projects, installed drywall including finishing and taping

Installed Metal studs and doors

Build Decks

Installed tile.

2013-2013 Carpenter Tradesmen International, Inc. – Baltimore MD

Painted various projects, installed drywall including finishing and taping

Installed Metal studs and doors

Redesigned the interior of the Social Services Bldg in Columbia, MD

Certified as a Scissor Lift Operator.

2012-2012 Carpenter Aerotek – Fairfax, VA

Painted various projects, installed drywall including finishing and taping.

Installed Metal Studs and Doors

Redesigned the interior of various government offices at the CIA Bldg in Mclean Va – wbich required a security clearance.

2012-2012 Carpenter Unistrut International Corp – Itasea Il

Constructed various types of framing and finishing on residential and commercial structures .

Installed various types of floors and ceiling and trim.

Painted various projects, installed drywall including finishing and taping.

Established rapport with clientele by bringing enthusiasm and energy to the workplace

Provided superior customer service and work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovation in resolving problems.

Worked on the reconstruction of UMUC Hospital .

2012-2012 Carpenter Trillium Construction Co., Madison WI

Constructed various types of framing and finishing on residential and commercial structures .

Installed various types of floors and ceiling and trim.

Painted various projects, installed drywall including finishing and taping.

Established rapport with clientele by bringing enthusiasm and energy to the workplace

Provided superior customer service and work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovation in resolving problems.

Worked on the reconstruction of Walter Reed Army/Bethesda Naval Hospital – which required a security clearance.

2011-2011 Master Carpenter Minkoff - Beltsville, MD

Constructed various types of framing and finishing on residential and commercial structures

Prepared damaged office buildings and residential homes for property restoration after they have suffered catastrophic damage. These damages were from flood, fire and storms.

Secured buildings after devastating damages – installed doors, windows, and locks.

Provided superior customer service and work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovation in resolving problems.

Established rapport with clientele by bringing enthusiasm and energy to the workplace.

2010-2010 Carpenter Construction Labor Contractors - Virginia

Constructed various types of framing and finishing on residential and commercial structures

Installed various types of floors, ceiling, and trim

Painted various projects, installed drywall including finishing and taping

Established rapport with clientele by bringing enthusiasm and energy to the workplace

Provided superior customer service and work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovation in resolving problems.

Worked on the reconstruction of Walter Reed Army Hospital – Which required a security clearance.

2009-2009 Carpenter Construction Labor Contractors Linthicum Heights, Md

Constructed various types of framing and finishing on residential and commercial structures

Installed various types of floors, ceiling, and trim

Painted various projects, installed drywall including finishing and taping

2008-2009 Tile Laborer TAC Ceramic Tile Co. Jessup, Md

Cutting, Laying and grouting tile in condos, offices and residential homes

Performed some construction in various locations

Established rapport with clientele by bringing professionalism and detail to the workplace

2007-2008 Carpenter Stack Construction Capital Heights, Md

Reconstruction of the entire interior of Giant Food in Baltimore MD

Performed various types of framing, finishing and casework

Provided team with guidance and motivation to increase production and superior customer satisfaction.

Committed to the assistance and support of others while maintaining a helpful attitude.

2006-2007 Carpenter Woods Construction Adelphi, Md

Reconstruction of various K-Mart stores throughout Maryland

Performed various reconstruction of walls and installation of replacement flooring

Worked at various types of framing, various tile types, shelf and sign installation

Provided team with motivation to decrease production time and increase completed work

2005-2006 Carpenter Helix Construction Millersville, Md

Redesigned the interior of various government offices in Washington, DC

Installed drop ceilings, modular furniture and painted various projects

Worked at various types of commercial framing to include metal studs and drywall

EDUCATION

2008-2010 A.A. Degree University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ

Successfully completing coursework in pursuit of an Associates degree in Business Administration in a self-directed, self-paced learning environment. Completed 20 credits in Business writing and related courses. Major: Business Administration, Minor: Accounting; GPA: 3.8

1987 H.S. Diploma Howard High school Columbia, Md

General course work: Interest in auto mechanics and auto body and fender; Extracurricular activities included swimming, football, bowling and baseball.

1984-1987 Diploma Howard VoTech Ellicott City, Md

GPA: 3.0; Successfully completed all coursework and training requirements in auto body and fender and auto repair. Honors and Awards: Graduated with a high academic standing. Graduated with a diploma in auto body and fender installation.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Able to develop strategies within a fast-paced environment and establish a rapport with colleagues and customers based on knowledge, professionalism, and integrity

Proficient in the following applications;

Reading Blueprints and applying them to current project – recertified March 2015

Assisting master carpenters with day-to-day job duties

Working with concrete footers and foundations

Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Dedicated to achieving customer satisfaction through constructive criticism

Certified - Introduction to Digital Literacy – 2015

Conflict Resolution Workshop - 2014

Strive for continuous improvement

Member of Carpenters Union

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