Mike Metzger
Illinois
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Objective A carpenter position with a residential or commercial builder that provides the opportunity to showcase exceptional craftsmanship and project management skills.
Skills Profile — Sound knowledge of residential construction and remodeling process.
— Comfortable working knowledge of techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, and safety.
— Ability to accurately understand and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
— Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
— Great interpersonal and communications skills.
— Punctual team player with strong work ethic and integrity.
Experience
Erdmann Construction, Arlington Heights, IL February 2009—Current
Company focus: residential new construction and remodeling
Position: Finish Carpenter
Responsibilities: installation of interior trim, millwork, kitchen and bath cabinets, custom cabinet fabrication, finish stairs, rails and balustrades, doors, windows and casings.
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Basswood Construction Group, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL June 2001—November 2008
Company focus: residential new construction and remodeling
Position: Construction Supervisor, Working Finish Carpenter
Responsibilities: project management (drywall through occupancy) with direct customer/architect relations. Scheduling of all related sub-contractors, materials, supplies, municipal inspections and approvals. Install/oversee/coordinate all finish carpentry tasks necessary to complete projects.
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Monarch Construction Corporation, Elk Grove Village, IL May 1999—June 2001
Company focus: commercial new construction and remodeling
Position: Carpenter
Responsibilities: interior trim, millwork, cabinet installation, signage, safety equipment, doors and door hardware. Clients included: Galyan’s Sporting Goods, Victoria’s Secret, Lerner Retail, and Weber Grill Restaurant.
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Lichtenberger Development Corporation, West Chicago, IL March 1996—May 1999
Company focus: high-end residential new construction and remodeling
Position: Construction Supervisor, Working Finish Carpenter
Responsibilities: provided general construction oversight as well as finish carpentry. Managed customer warranty work and scheduling with all necessary trades, subcontractors and suppliers.
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John Hill Construction Corporation, Addison, IL October 1991—March 1996
Company focus: residential trim and mill work
Position: Construction Supervisor, Working Finish Carpenter
Responsibilities: supervised 20+ carpenters in 4-5 crews including scheduling, Q.C., warranty work, builder/direct customer relations, estimating, employee training, tool purchasing & maintenance, safety regulation enforcement & policies. Clients included: Airhart Custom, R.A. Faganel, and Wyndham Homes.
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W.H. Custom Builders, Riverwoods, IL April 1983—October 1991
Company focus: custom residential and commercial carpentry and general contracting
Position: Carpenter Apprenticeship, Working Carpenter
Responsibilities: served under a master craftsman learning all phases of interior and exterior residential and commercial carpentry.
Education John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, IL
Interests Downhill skiing and rock climbing
Mike Metzger
237 N. Bay Court
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
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Proficiencies
Kitchen and bath cabinet installations (custom and stock), prefinished moldings, accessories, appliances, appliance panels, etc.
Design, fabrication & installation of custom mantels, bookcases, desks, credenzas, entertainment centers, etc.
Raised and recessed paneled studies, libraries.
All interior millwork installations: crowns, panel molds, casings, chair rail, baseboards.
Residential doors: swinging, sliding, interior, and exterior.
Commercial metal and wood doors, metal jambs and frames, panic devices, controlled access hardware, door closers, bath hardware (grab bars), signage, cash wrap, display hardware, racks and storage, material handling. Retail, commercial, and restaurant applications.
Framing: walls, roof/rafter, window and door installs, stairs.
Finish millwork stairs including newels, rails, and balustrades.
Handicap accessibility projects.
Skilled operation of all woodworking power tools: table saw, miter saw, router, shaper, joiner, hand planer, jig saw, surface planer, belt and orbital sanders, pneumatic nailers and staplers of all varieties.
Skilled use of hand tools: hand saw, coping saw, block plane, chisels, hammer, etc.
References available upon request