David Vaksdal
Wichita, KS. 67211


Objective:A challenging position as a carpenter or an apprentice in another area of the construction, mechanical or maintenance field.

Experience:Basic EngineeringHouston, TX.
Laborer5/08 to 8/08
Removed bolts with an impact wrench.
Chipped concrete with a small (35 lb.) jackhammer and with a bobcat with a jackhammer attachment.
Operated a man lift and scissor lift.
Used a lull to move material and load semi's.
Cut pipes and bolts with a cutting torch, oxygen-acetylene and oxygen-propane.
Cleaned up of material, including concrete, insulation and all types of metal.

BOP Yazoo City, MS.
Drafting Tutor 5/05 to 4/08
Helped tutor basic manual drafting.
Tutored AutoCAD Drafting.
Helped teach part of the carpentry class and the cabinetry class.
Built tables, bookcases, picture frames and various other small items out of wood.

BOP Coleman, FL.
General Maintenance Worker 8/00 to 3/05
Repaired ceramic tile and repaired and installed VCT.
Mounted pictures, cabinets and other items on masonry walls.
Poured and finished a small amount of concrete slabs.
Designed and built forms for and poured concrete benches, tables, garbage cans and ashtrays.
Installed chain link fencing and razor wire.
Helped fabricate gates for chain link fence, including a top truss for the gate to hang and roll on. Also helped design and cut metal for many other small projects.
Hung drywall and patched holes.
Painted

New Image RemodelingJoliet, IL.
Partner, Carpenter06/91 to 10/98
Ran company, including keeping tract of equipment and bookkeeping.
Framed houses.
Hung doors and windows in new construction.
Installed cabinets, interior doors and interior trim. Including window and door casing, base, shoe, a small amount of crown molding and stair railings.
Laid asphalt and fiberglass shingles.
Built decks.

David Vaksdal
Wichita, KS. 67211


Masterson BuildersChicago, IL.
Carpenter6/89 to 6/91
Framed houses.
Installed windows and doors in new construction.
Hung wood T-111 and lap siding.
Set steel I-beams in basements and garages.

Morgan RemodelingShorewood, IL.
Helper, Installer6/85 to 6/89
Installed replacement windows.
Replaced patio and entrance doors.
Hung vinyl, aluminum and steel siding, including soffit and fascia, in new and existing homes.
Put up lath and foam insulation.
Used a guillotine to cut steel siding.
Made custom aluminum moldings for windows and doors, and bent custom fascia using an aluminum brake.

Education:Department of LaborYazoo City, MS.
Apprenticeship in Drafting (8000 Hrs.)2006

National Restaurant Association Yazoo City, MS.
ServSafe Certification 2007

BOP Yazoo City, MS.
Sewing Machine Repair 2007

BOP Coleman, FL.
TurboCAD Drafting 2005

BOP Coleman, FL.
Drafting 2004

State of IllinoisJoliet, IL.
GED1999