Sheldon E.

West
3632 13TH ST., NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 413-0996
wbiwest@gmail.com

CAREER GOAL: CONSTRUCTION / CARPENTER / HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Reliable, quality-focused Independent Contractor seeking a full-time position in the industry. Offer hands-on building and
remodeling skills gained through experience, and earned a reputation as a trusted home remodeling assistant to Clark
Construction and Swinging Properties Home Improvements. Strong knowledge of residential construction and remodeling
techniques, tools, equipment and materials.

CONSTRUCTION SKILLS

•Installation & Drywall Work •Roofing

•Window & Door Installations •Painting & Finishing
•Cabinet & Appliances Installation •Demolition
•Handicap Accessibility Projects •Roofing & Siding
•Hardwood Flooring •Patio/Hardscaping/Landscaping
•Tile & Trim Work

EXPERIENCE

WBI Inc.
3632 13th Street N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Independent Contractor April 1995-Present

Independent Contracting specializing in home improvements, development & design. Handle multiple jobs in
areas of including dry wall installations, hardwood flooring, landscaping, and tools, electrical, plumbing, lumber,
flooring, lighting, hardware and gardening. Supervise employees when needed for large projects, as well as assist
in jobs that usually require troubleshooting the nature of a problem, excellent ability to provide leadership to
others.
U. S. Department of Interior June 1995-February 1992
1849 C Street, N.W
Washington DC 20240
Ground Transportation/Delivery

Responsible for transporting products, assorted materials to specified destinations within the government agencies in
the Washington D.C. area. Responsible for coordinating one or more aspects of the inventory control process, and
may provide supervision and work assignments to Parts Clerks, Shipping and Receiving Clerks, and other subordinate
staff in the Materials Department. Responsible for inspecting trucking vehicles before and after making deliveries, as
well loading & unloading inventory. Under general supervision, responsible for inventory control, including
counting, tracking, ordering and disposing of materials and supplies.

U.S. Department Of Commerce May 1985 -February 1992

14th & Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230
Mail Transporter

Drives large passenger-carrying vehicle to transport government mail to government agencies. Making several stops
daily, sorts, bundles, loads, and unloads mail each trip; keeps daily records of number of deliveries to their
destinations, and the amount of mail hauled daily. Responsible for delivering mail to assigned geographical area to
meet daily requirements for effective and reliable movement of mail.

Internal Revenue Services January 1982-May 1985

1111 Constitution Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC
Clean-Rite Services (Supervisor)

Supervise and instruct employees daily for cleaning in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using
hand and power tools. Establish and achieve cleaning standards and where necessary undertake cleaning duties,
conduct inspections of the premises and provide feedback to the cleaning officer on standards and monitoring
targets, liaise with caretakers regarding staffing matters and the supply of materials and how they are used.
Maintain contact with managers and customers on site keep up to date on new cleaning machinery and
techniques and report to the cleaning officer. Plan and organize cleaners to make sure they are working up to the
required standard, assist the cleaning officer in interviewing and selecting cleaning personnel. Ensure that the
required number of allocated relief staff are available and that they know how to do the job properly. Administer
and report on sickness absence, holidays and leave of absence and conduct return to work interviews and any
other required action. Ensure that there are sufficient cleaning materials to meet the standards required by the
council. Operate stock control and ordering procedures.
US Department of Agriculture March 1978-July 1982
1400 Independence Avenue S.W.
Washington, DC
Warehouse Supervisor

Supervise all shipment, provide technical skills to all employees and direct all operations within the
USDA Warehouse Facilities. Responsible for the receipt, storage and shipping materials within the
USDA shipping. Operate and handle heavy machinery such as fork lifts, front end loader, lift jacks,
within the Washington DC Metro Area.

*U.S. Citizen

EDUCATION

Mackin Catholic High School, graduate 1978, diploma received, 3.0

B.A. Candidate, University Of The District Of Columbia

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

**References Upon Request