Professional tradesperson with strong foundation in carpentry, known for delivering precise and reliable work. Proven ability to handle complex construction tasks, ensuring projects meet high standards and client satisfaction. Valued team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, utilizing skills in woodworking, blueprint reading, and safety compliance.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter / Handyman
01.2022 - Current
In 2022 I decided to drop my contractors license and close my business. I just got tired of all the fees and charges. I am still doing a lot of what I was doing as a business owner. Remodel work, fencing, door & window installs, trim work, framing, handyman services.
Owner / Operator
Metal Rabbit Construction, LLC
01.2003 - 01.2022
So, having left car sales...I found myself doing (what I really like to do) all forms of work for people I sold cars to, my coworkers, and even the owner of Royal Buick. Projects: bathroom & kitchen remodels, door & window installs, security door installs (big here in Tucson), interior / exterior painting, decks, fencing, pergolas, door lock repair & install, appliance installs, minor appliance repairs, drywall install & repair, drywall texturing, garage conversions, bat insulation install, light electrical & plumbing, Aging-In-Place conversions, safety bar installs, doorway reconfigurations, pocket door installs & repairs window screen repairs & fabrication, window glazing, pet door installs, mounting flat screen tv’s & stereo systems, fan installs & repairs.
Car sales
Royal Buick
01.2001 - 01.2002
Meet & greet potential clients, test drives, direct communication and oversight with supervisor on each sale. A very different line of work for me, but it paid off.
Owner / Operator
Riverbend Improvements
01.1998 - 01.2001
Started my own Remodel / Handyman business. Projects included: rough carpentry, trim work, painting, drywall installations & repairs, light electrical & plumbing, decks, pergolas, door & window installations, gutter repairs, roof repairs, cabinet installs, fence installs and repairs, hanging blinds and pictures, “honey-do” stuff
NOTE: The above work history was all perform in my home state of Illinois. My wife and I moved to Tucson in July of 2001. I wanted to start up my own construction business again, but I was a total stranger to Tucson. I figured I would get to know plenty of people if I got onto sales. So, I started selling cars. How’s that for a change-up.
Carpenter
Robert Allen
01.1993 - 01.1998
Work along side Mr. Allen (master carpenter) in Historic Restoration projects after the flood of 1993, installation of hand made windows & doors, historic tuck pointing, concrete flat work. Also involved in custom home framing in Bloomington, IL. Rough framing, trim work, setting tile (floor & shower)
Senior Field Supervisor
Mirex Corporation
01.1987 - 01.1992
Supervised a team of eight copier field technicians, annual reports on each, dispatch and inventory oversight, field intervention, customer service complaint response
Copier Field Technician
Konica Copier Branch
01.1984 - 01.1986
Repairs & preventative maintenance on copier systems within the St. Louis area
Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.
Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.