James S. Gottschalk
Brown City MI 48416
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Objective: I am seeking a carpenter, carpenter foreman, or layout man position with a company who expects a hardworking, motivated, self starter. I have 25 + years of homebuilding experience. I would like to work for a company that expects accountability, high quality and professionalism from its employees, and a company that is expecting to grow and prosper as a result.
Highlights of Qualifications
Have constructed numerous homes from foundation to finish, with over 25 years experience
Have had as many as 30 employees under my supervision in Iraq on base.
My duties have required to supervise, coordinate, keep all equipment and employee’s under OSHA regulations. Respect and keep clean all tools and machinery.
Contract work from 4/06 to present
Relevant Skills and Accomplishments:
Rough Carpentry
All phases of rough framing, including roof rafters
Numerous types of exterior siding, including , vinyl, clapboard, vertical, hardy panel.
Kitchen installations, including laminate countertop , fabrication and installations, various trims and moldings.
Concrete forming, some block.
Exterior deck building, and designing, with numerous types of material, and different elevations
Drywall hanging, taping, and finishing.
Some electrical and some plumbing.
Read and work off from blueprints
Employment History
08/05 to present Carpenter/foreman KBR / Afghanistan/ Iraq
6/04-2/05 Journeyman carpenter Danna Carpentry MI
3/99-6/04 Journeyman carpenter Carefree Homes MI
2/94-3/99 Journeyman Carpenter Auger Built Homes MI
2/92-3/94 Carpenter/Builder McPhail Carpentry MI
1/83-7/92 Carpenter Willer Construction MI
Education
High School Diploma
Pertinent information for International Employment
Willing to accept 12 month or longer assignment
Willing to accept overseas assignments
Willing to negotiate within 90 days
Possess DOD card, Passport