Brian Sorgea
Abs Home Improvement Inc
Brighton,Il
23
years of professional experience
Dynamic Carpenter Leading Hand with extensive experience at Abs Home Improvement Inc, excelling in finish carpentry and project management. Proven ability to enhance team productivity through effective mentorship and communication. Skilled in material estimation and problem-solving, consistently delivering high-quality results while maintaining strong client relationships. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring project success under tight deadlines.
Work History
Carpenter Leading Hand
23 Years 3 Months- Supervised daily operations for residential and commercial carpentry projects.
- Trained and mentored junior carpenters on safety protocols and best practices.
- Coordinated project timelines, ensuring timely completion of carpentry tasks.
- Implemented quality control processes to enhance craftsmanship and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with contractors to interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials, optimizing resource allocation for projects.
- Resolved on-site challenges, maintaining workflow efficiency under tight deadlines.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication regarding expectations, timelines, and budgets.
- Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, and carpentry best practices for seamless integration into the team.
- Constructed custom cabinetry and furniture pieces, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
- Handled client concerns professionally – addressing issues promptly so as not to impact overall satisfaction with final results delivered.
- Resolved construction issues promptly with creative problem-solving abilities, minimizing delays in project timelines.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks at each stage of construction, ensuring high standards were met consistently throughout projects completed successfully.
- Mentored junior carpenters, improving their skills and increasing team productivity.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure smooth collaboration between trades during multi-disciplinary projects.
- Assisted in the development of project estimates, contributing to accurate budget forecasting and resource allocation.
- Organized daily crew assignments according to individual strengths while balancing time constraints for optimal efficiency.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Power tools operation
Construction safety
Painting and finishing
Finish carpentry
Material estimation
Framing techniques
Insulation installation
Drywall installation
Door installation
Flooring installation
Carpentry expertise
Cabinet making
Joinery techniques
Scaffolding setup
Window installation
Staircase construction
Basic plumbing
Roofing installation
Hand tools proficiency
Structural repairs
Tile installation
Building codes
Teamwork
Carpentry and woodworking
Problem-solving
Hand and power tools
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Stud framing
Construction background
Reliable and punctual
Timeline
Carpenter Leading Hand
Abs Home Improvement Inc
04.2003 - CurrentRead More
Alton High School
High School Diploma
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