Kevin Little

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

Journeyman Carpenter with over 15 years experience in all aspects of carpentry; commercial and residential, exhibit and home building expertise from concept, design, engineering, blueprints, material ordering, construction, inspection and closing.
Managerial experience with my own employees, sub-contractors and union shop employees
Well versed on managing critical scheduling, deadlines and budgets
Experienced in interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating skilled tradesmen
Overall familiarity with building codes, procedures and processes
Ability to source vendors, secure quotes and develop budgets from a cost perspective
Able to negotiate contracts, problem solve, and provide feedback
Personally and professionally committed to excellence in all aspects of job performance
Self-directed and able to work productively without supervision, under pressure/deadlines, and in highly sensitive /stressful situations
Recognized for consistently providing leadership and assistance to co-workers and employees

Work History

Tradesman IntnlLeadCarpenter/HuckinsYachtsJacksonvilleJan 2007 Nov 2009
Endless Visions, Inc Owner Palm Coast Aug 2004 - Feb 2007
Tallaksen Custom HomesForeman/Crew LeaderPalm CoastDec 2005 - Mar 2006
Gibson FramingForeman/Crew LeaderPalm CoastAug 2005 - Dec 2005
21st Homes Remodel Division Palm CoastFeb 2004 - Aug 2004
BTE Custom Carpentry Business Partnership MichiganJan 2003 - Feb 2004

Exhibit Works Exhibit Enterprises, Inc Creative Solutions Group
Apprenticeship Training Program Jan 1998 Jan 2003

Education

Journeyman Carpenter Graduated 2002Completed 4 year apprenticeship through UBC
Ferris State University 1997Automotive Technology

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST






As a Journeyman Carpenter I was required to plan, create, layout to final assembly and install custom interiors for custom yachts. The job required determination of materials for assigned work as instructions are not specific and projects are often removed from the source of immediate supervision. Accurate measurements were required to fill in gaps on incomplete blueprints, sketches, work orders, and bills of material. Work assignments were generally difficult to construct since all cuts including straight, angle, compound angle, curved and miter, must be accurate and result in a close fit when assembled. Assembly and installation must be precise, because the finished items are usually closely joined to other assemblies. The details or repair and modification projects must often be worked out by as the job progressed since the cutting and fitting of specific items into the existing structure precludes preplanning in exact detail. I reported to the Carpentry Supervisor, who assigns work orally or through work orders with little or no instructions as to dimensions, requirements or methods of approach. I was to determine the kind and type of materials and tools necessary to complete the assignment from a wide variety of materials and equipment available, and substitutes material on own initiative. Cutting, finishing, fitting, and installing required close attention to specifications, blueprints, and sketches, and thorough knowledge of the task to be performed without assistance or supervision. I instructed those of lesser experience. I am well versed on managing critical scheduling, deadlines and budgets. I have an overall familiarity with codes, procedures and processes. I am personally and professionally committed to excellence in all aspects of job performance. Self-direction, ability to work productively without supervision under pressure/deadlines, and in highly sensitive /stressful situations is one of my strong suits. I have been recognized for consistently providing leadership and assistance to co-workers and employees