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Gary Head

DENVER

Summary

Detail-oriented Finish Carpenter experienced in custom cabinetry, trim work, and furniture making. Delivered high-quality craftsmanship through precision woodworking and effective project management. Committed to maintaining safety standards while enhancing workflow efficiency and meeting project deadlines.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumbing Apprentice

All pro plumbing sewer and drain
Parker
01.2024 - 01.2026
  • Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs.
  • Assisted senior plumbers with daily installation and repair tasks.
  • Learned plumbing codes and regulations to ensure compliance during work.
  • Participated in troubleshooting plumbing issues for residential properties.
  • Supported team during drain cleaning and sewer line inspections.
  • Followed safety protocols while performing hands-on plumbing tasks.
  • Observed experienced plumbers to gain practical skills and knowledge.
  • Replaced faulty valves, faucets, washers, gaskets and seals.
  • Constructed plumbing systems by fitting elbows, tees, and valves.
  • Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
  • Installed water and drainage systems for buildings and homes under plumber supervision.
  • Connected water supply lines to appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines.
  • Maintained plumbing tools and equipment in safe, operational condition.
  • Set up tools and equipment on job sites and kept work areas neat.
  • Repaired broken or defective parts in water supply lines and drainage systems.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
  • Traced source of leaks in residential and commercial buildings.
  • Provided assistance in troubleshooting problems with existing systems.
  • Removed old materials from installations prior to replacing them.

Master finish carpenter

Lt Construction & Remodeling
Parker
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Constructed and installed custom cabinets and furniture for residential projects.
  • Installed and finished wood trim, doors and cabinets for new construction and renovation projects.
  • Fit and install trim items such as doors, windows, mantels cabinets and hardware.
  • Install finished products such as cabinetry fixtures shelves and molding in homes offices stores restaurants.
  • Completed custom woodwork for customers based on specifications.
  • Maintained high standards of workmanship with accurate, detail-oriented finishing work.
  • Collaborated with project managers to ensure design specifications were met.
  • Coordinated with other trades to maintain workflow and project timelines.
  • Operated power tools and equipment for precise measurements and cuts.
  • Prepared wood for finishing by shaping and trimming components with hand and power tools.
  • Sand wooden surfaces smooth before painting or staining them.
  • Construct frameworks for doorways or window frames from wood pieces by measuring accurately and joining pieces with nails or screws.
  • Repair furniture cabinets counters floors walls by replacing damaged parts such as hinges knobs drawers panels.
  • Assemble cut and shaped materials and fasten them together with nails, screws, staples, dowels or glue.
  • Kept worksites organized and tidy to reduce hazards.
  • Cut or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials.
  • Read blueprints and drawings to determine the specific job requirements.
  • Work safely following all safety guidelines rules regulations policies procedures standards of conduct dress code workplace etiquette.
  • Apply finishes including stains varnishes shellacs lacquers polyurethane sealants paint enamels glazes epoxies urethanes.
  • Perform minor maintenance tasks on carpentry tools equipment machinery vehicles.
  • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  • Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
  • Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
  • Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
  • Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
  • Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
  • Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
  • Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
  • Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
  • Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
  • Consistently constructed square and level projects.
  • Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
  • Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
  • Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
  • Inspected finished work for quality, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
  • Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.

Master finish carpenter

L&m construction
Parker
01.2000 - 12.2021

Constructed and installed custom cabinets and furniture for residential projects.

  • Installed and finished wood trim, doors and cabinets for new construction and renovation projects.
  • Install finished products such as cabinetry fixtures shelves and molding in homes offices stores restaurants.
  • Fit and install trim items such as doors, windows, mantels cabinets and hardware.
  • Completed custom woodwork for customers based on specifications.
  • Maintained high standards of workmanship with accurate, detail-oriented finishing work.
  • Inspected finished work for quality, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
  • Coordinated with other trades to maintain workflow and project timelines.
  • Operated power tools and equipment for precise measurements and cuts.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  • Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
  • Kept worksites organized and tidy to reduce hazards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to enhance safety and efficiency.
  • Work safely following all safety guidelines rules regulations policies procedures standards of conduct dress code workplace etiquette.
  • Read blueprints and drawings to determine the specific job requirements.
  • Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
  • Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
  • Construct frameworks for doorways or window frames from wood pieces by measuring accurately and joining pieces with nails or screws.
  • Repair furniture cabinets counters floors walls by replacing damaged parts such as hinges knobs drawers panels.
  • Sand wooden surfaces smooth before painting or staining them.
  • Fill nail holes cracks dents gouges with putty filler sandpaper, then finish to match existing surface.
  • Prepared wood for finishing by shaping and trimming components with hand and power tools.
  • Assemble cut and shaped materials and fasten them together with nails, screws, staples, dowels or glue.
  • Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
  • Consistently constructed square and level projects.
  • Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
  • Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
  • Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
  • Performed minor maintenance tasks on carpentry tools equipment machinery vehicles.
  • Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
  • Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
  • Consistently constructed square and level projects.
  • Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
  • Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
  • Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
  • Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.

Education

Chaffey High School
Upland, CA

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Project management
  • Estimate preparation
  • Project estimation
  • Safety compliance
  • Maintaining safety standards
  • Safety guidelines adherence
  • Local codes compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Blueprints
  • Interpreting blueprints
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Power tool operation
  • Hand and power tools
  • Carpentry
  • Lumber cutting
  • Precision cutting
  • Cabinet installation
  • Cabinetry installation
  • Custom cabinetry expert
  • Crown molding
  • Trim installation
  • Interior trim
  • Molding repair and installation
  • Door installation
  • Door hanging
  • Window and door installation
  • Staircase construction
  • Stair stringers
  • Banister installation
  • Flooring
  • Flooring construction
  • Flooring installation
  • Tile installation
  • Component assembly
  • Furniture assembly
  • Scaffolding
  • Commercial installation
  • Paneling installation
  • Siding installation
  • Carpentry
  • Wood finishing
  • Multipiece crown molding
  • Quality control
  • Layouts
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Adapting to design changes
  • Hand tools usage
  • Bandsaw expertise
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Masonry Skills
  • Trim installation
  • Paneling installation
  • Siding installation
  • Teamwork
  • Flooring installation
  • Estimate preparation
  • Commercial installation

Timeline

Plumbing Apprentice

All pro plumbing sewer and drain
01.2024 - 01.2026

Master finish carpenter

Lt Construction & Remodeling
01.2022 - 12.2024

Master finish carpenter

L&m construction
01.2000 - 12.2021

Chaffey High School
Gary Head