DEXTER CARR

**** **** ***** ****,*******, GA

678-***-****

Professional Summary

Dependable and hard-working, Journeyman Carpenter with more than 10 years in Commercial and

Residential Construction Industry. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and works to complete projects

quickly and efficiently. Knowledgeable about the tools, materials and methods used in construction.

Seeking to be a part of an organization that values and promotes excellence while offering opportunity

for development and professional growth.

Skills

OSHA Certified Demolition

Building Construction - Residential Power and hand tool operation

Building/System Maintenance & Repair - Construction machinery operation

Commercial Knowledgeable in construction safety

Interior/exterior renovation Excellent customer relations

Blueprint reading Leadership Skills

Scaffolding construction Project Management

Work History

Engineer II 10/2012 to Current

Marriott International Hotel – College Park, GA

Drafted and completed a daily, weekly and monthly checklist for building equipment maintenance.

Consistently tasked to work with contractors on REDO projects

Collaborated with engineering staff on testing of prototypes and modified instruments.

Verified that all equipment was certified and met regulatory requirements.

Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).

Climbed towers, worked in confined crawl spaces.

Tested machinery, equipment and parts to identify any defects.

Disassembled broken and defective equipment to facilitate repair.

Reassembled equipment after completed repairs.

Assembled and installed wiring, electrical and electronic components.

Cleaned and lubricated vehicles, machinery and equipment.

Assembled and maintained physical structures using hand and power tools.

Checked fluid levels and replaced filters.

Wired outlets, connected circuits and breakers and replaced fuses and fuse boxes.

Replaced worn and damaged hoses, wiring and belts.

Maintained up-to-date and accurate repair logs.

Scheduled preventive maintenance for appliances, smoke detectors and filter changes.

Recorded pressure, temperature, level and flow data into databases.

Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.

Construction Laborer 08/2010 to 10/2012

Labor Staffing – Atlanta, GA

Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases of rough and finish carpentry.

Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and hauling.Continually cleaned work areas

and equipment.

Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saws and tile cutters.

Painted walls, exteriors and interiors of buildings and furniture using brushes, rollers and spray guns.

Installed, repaired and rebuilt tile, brick and stone surfaces.Mixed and laid concrete to raise top of

manhole to the street level.

Extensively trained in plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing and installation.

Building Maintenance Manager 01/2009 to 08/2010

Biser Properties – Atlanta, GA

Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical defects for residential sites and painted building structures.

Processed work orders and prioritized jobs.

Assisted in management of business operations by maintaining records and files, preparing cost and

inventory reports, and ordering supplies.

Managed work with little supervision.

Performed weekly maintenance assessments.

Conducted apartment tours for potential tenants and answered any questions.

Handled customer complaints to satisfaction.

Managed all day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management.

Conducted annual re-examination appointments and housekeeping inspections.

Carpenter 02/2005 to 07/2010

Wolhsen Construction Company – Atlanta, GA

Repaired and maintained older properties, including renovating flooring, walls and ceilings, installing

fixtures and remodeling bathrooms and kitchens.

Operated power saws, planers, jointers, routers and pneumatic equipment.

Selected lumber based on the particular species, characteristics, size, applications and applicable

adhesives.

Ordered materials and made material stock recommendations, calculating accurate material

estimates.

Assisted large crews in erecting, repairing and the demolition of buildings and bridges. and cleaned

Identified and requested any and all PPE necessary to perform tasks.

Consistently constructed projects that were square and level.

Worked independently on projects and tasks within a carpentry team.

Secured all required permit approvals prior to starting projects.

Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.

Framed new construction of single-family homes and Townhomes.

Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades.

Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases of rough and finish carpentry.

all construction areas to avoid hazards

Education

Associates: Carpentry

Associated Builders and Contractors - Lancaster, PA

Affiliations

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer

2009

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