Sample Resume

Chris Fong 

604 Harmony Lane

Pleasantville, CA 94588

(925) 555-1234

CARPENTER

Residential and Commercial Construction

·       Skilled carpenter with 12⁺ years of experience in residential and commercial building.  Recognized for superior work ethic and quality production. “Hands-on” background and “down-to-earth” outlook. Established reputation for always completing projects correctly.

·       Self-starter, well-rounded and accurate. Knowledgeable in all facets of building from drywall to plumbing and electrical. Have a perfectionist eye for quality and detail; take pride in knowing that projects are done to quality standards.

·       Patient and persistent in approach to achieving goals. Gather facts and data to make decisions. Look for method, procedure or system to solve problems.

·       Thrive in a team- and deadline-oriented environment. Promote a commitment to high standards of excellence. Capable of performing quality work from rough carpentry to cabinet making.

·       Demonstrated aptitude in all phases of carpentry include:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Collins Construction  – Sharpsville, PA

1996 – Present

CARPENTER  

·       Build projects, including garages, residential homes and additions from start to finish using hand tools and air tools associated with carpentry.

Residential Carpenter’s Union  – Meadville, PA

1997 – 1998

JOURNEYMAN

·       Operated bobcat and lawl for loading and unloading material. Light commercial projects included work with steel studs.

Keith Mudrey Construction – Hermitage, PA

1992 – 1997

CARPENTER

·       Worked in all aspects of carpentry.

Turner Steel Services – Wheatland, PA

1989 – 1991

LINE OPERATOR, SHIPPING–RECEIVING

·       Operated forklift and overhead crane. Managed 12-inch leveling line. Packaged, loaded and invoiced materials.

MILITARY

United States Marine Corps, Honorable Discharge, 1989

EDUCATION

Graduate, 1987, Sharon High School – Sharon, PA