Brett Meyers Wonder Lake, IL 60097

bm8facc0@westpost.net Home: 815-653-0702

Objective
Experienced and versatile journeyman carpenter in seek of a challenging and re
warding position where my skills and talent can be of value to your company.

Experience
Self Employed, Wonder Lake, IL March 2009 - Present
Carpenter
Perform residential rough framing, interior and exterior trim, siding, roofing a
nd decks.

Installation of cabinets, countertops, flooring , tile , light electrical and pl

umbing, drywall, taping, painting.

Estimating and proposals for work.

Handyman work

Albin I. Anderson Company, Arlington Heights, IL March 2008 - January 2009

Finish Carpenter
Perform commercial and residential finish carpentry.

Accurately read prints and layouts while coordinating with project managers to m
eet project plans and specifications.

Installation of metal frame doors, pivot , pocket and wood frame doors, closure
and hardware, metal studs.

Assembly and installation of bank teller and check cashing stations, along with
corian and laminate tops.

Install paint and stain grade trim, doors, crown, chair rail, custom cabinetry,
hardware and fixture.
Remodeling of fast food chains.

Communicating with customers to respond in an expeditious and timely manner to w

ork requests.

Maintain and complete time sheets.

R & D Thiel Inc., Belvidere, IL March 2005 - December 2007

Trim Carpenter
Perform residential finish carpentry.

Installation of kitchen cabinetry, counter tops and hardware.

Install doors, base, casing, crown, chair rail, fireplace mantles, stairs and ra
ilings.

Lead and assist multiple crews of three on exterior trim, rough framing.

Responsibility for completion of work on time, the tools to complete the tasks a
long with inventory and daily time sheets.

Handling of service calls for customers needs and expectations.

Complete final punch lists for closing on houses.

Lenny Szarek, Johnsburg, IL March 2003 - December 2004

Trim Carpenter
Installation of interior trim, doors, base , casing, crown molding stairs and ra
ilings along with kitchen cabinetry.

R & D Thiel, Belvidere, IL April 2000 - March 2003

Trim Carpenter
Installation of interior trim, doors, base casing, crown molding, chair rail, st
airs and railings.
Kitchen and vanity installation

Exterior trim , soffit and facia

Verseman Development, Cary, IL June 1999 - April 2000

Carpenter
Construction of custom built homes from the rough framing , siding installation,
soffit and facia, interior trim and cabinet installation.

Step By Step Stair & Millwork, Bull Valley, IL January 1994 - June 1999
Stair Builder
Manufacturing of raw lumber in custom built staircases and railings.

Installation of stairs and railings

Reading prints layouts

Making custom fireplace mantles, and furniture.

A vase array of wood working tools form industrial size shapers, sanders, band s
aws, jointers, planer, routers.

Additional Qualifications
More than fifteen years experience in the construction industry.

Great Ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction projects
.

In-depth knowledge of construction process from material selection, techniques,

tools and equipment to quality assurance, cost control and safety.

Accurately read prints and layouts, project plans, specifications and prioritize
tasks for efficiency.
Proven ability to complete and fulfill paperwork for all work requests and profi
cient computer skills with the ability to type over thirty five words per minute
.

Posess full range of quality tools, excellent driving and attendance record.

Education
McHenry East Campus
High School

Regional Council of Carpenters Training Facility, Elk Grove Village, IL

Other
Carpenters apprentice to journeyman training. Scaffold Erectors cards, OSHA Safe
ty Training.

10 Hr. OSHA Safety Training Card