Donald Blaker
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OBJECTIVE Obtain a position with a municipality that would have a need and use for my 30+ yrs of commercial and residential construction knowledge.
EXPERIENCE CARPENTRY/CONSTRUCTION
Skilled in carpentry, woodworking, and cabinetry, including project supervision of no less than 20 qualified subcontractors from excavation to trim.
Train and supervise work crews in commercial/residential remodeling and new construction projects; coordinate schedules and all trades.
Order materials and supplies; handle vendor/customer relations and quality control.
EMPLOYMENT
D Blaker & Son, Livonia, MI 2000-Present
JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER/CABINET MAKER
Responsible for all types of carpentry, including framing and final trim work for commercial and residential remodeling and new construction projects throughout the Southeastern Mi area.
Supervise up to 15 carpenters and other professionals including electrical work, plumbing, brick-laying, roofing, HVAC, concrete forming, and excavation.
Order materials and blueprint updates; consistently meet strict time constraints.
Completed hundreds of projects, including:
• Addition: A major Senior Center.
• Casework & woodwork: Fresenius Dialysis, Livonia MI, Eugene OR, Winona MS.
• Interior carpentry and trim work on 200 plus high end homes in SE Michigan.
• Fabricate custom cabinetry and ornate furniture pieces of various styles
Detroit, MI and surrounding area 1992-2000
Commercial Carpenter (Journeyman)
Supervise a wide range of carpentry including; Automotive Display shop floor foreman, Display/ Exhibit fabrication including layout and build up. Worked various commercial sites on build out of interiors after structure was erected.
Thousand Oaks, CA 1983-1992
Apprentice / Journeyman Cabinet Maker
Responsible for complete fabrication of production and Lab grade commercial cabinetry, including various high end residential projects.
Worked in shop and onsite with minimal supervision
Operated and maintained all tools in a complete mill shop
PERSONAL Self-motivated and professional. Avid Hunter and golfer.