Creating a resume that translates into “winning results” for the employer is a challenge, especially if you are writing one for a position of authority such as a carpenter foreman.
You do not only need to prove to the employer that you are good at your work but also that you can handle a team of people effectively.
And this cannot be proven by merely stating your responsibilities.
Both the accomplishments and qualifications sections need to come into play here. Be very specific when you write these.
For instance, for a carpenter foreman position, your resume should be written along these lines:
Carpenter Foreman Resume Sample
Sean James
3265 Laurel Hill Drive
Burlington, VT 05121
(000) 524-8545
seanjames @ email . com
CARPENTER FOREMAN
“I am competent in planning, organizing and scheduling work of skilled and semi-skilled carpenters.“
CAREER SUMMARY
Organized and goal-oriented Carpenter Foreman with a track record of performing carpentry and related activities to ensure timely completion of projects. Demonstrated ability to assess equipment, materials, and labor needs to complete complex construction and maintenance tasks. Ability to select and train carpenters and ensure that they gain thorough insight regarding safety regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Carpenter Foreman
Baker Construction Company, S Burlington, VT
(6/2014 – Present)
• Save $4500 per month by securing the services of a local material supplier
• Train 11 groups of carpenters and masons in following workplace safety procedures that reduced onsite accidents
• Confer with clients to determine their need for carpentry services
• Provide clients with cost estimates and negotiate contract agreements
• Acquire materials, labor, and equipment according to each project’s specific requirements
• Create and disperse schedules to ensure proper deployment of labor
• Maintain liaison with vendors and suppliers to ensure prompt delivery of materials and equipment
• Oversee the work of masons and carpenters to ensure that they are following instructions
Carpenter Foreman
City Co, S Burlington, VT
(5/2011 – 6/2014)
• Implemented a wastage prevention strategy that decreased the material costs by $2000 per month.
• Introduced dedicated quality assurance and quality control procedures, reducing the need to redo entire carpentry modules.
• Established workplace safety standards and ensured that all workers comply.
• Inspected buildings and structures to determine the need for repair and coordinated activities to ensure that these are met.
• Created reports on labor and materials acquired to ensure that every dollar spent was within the budget.
• Provided support and instruction in following complicated design structures by constantly overseeing and providing input.
Carpenter
Accord Restoration, S Burlington, VT
(1/2008 – 5/2011)
• Constructed building frameworks such as wall studs and door frames
• Measured and cut wood, plastic and fiberglass to meet specification laid out in the master plan
• Inspected and replaced damaged wooden frameworks and fixtures
• Used chisels, planes, and saws to shape materials and repair and erect structures
• Replaced weather stripping and set up scaffolding
• Performed finishing work such as wood polishing and buffing
EDUCATION
Associate of Science in Construction Technology
Community College, S. Burlington, VT
CORE CARPENTRY SKILLS
– Time/Material Estimation
– Safety Standards Maintenance
– Scheduling
– Wastage Prevention
– Manpower Utilization
– QA/QC Procedures
– Site Inspection
– Scaffold Rigging
– Structure Dimensions