Kenneth Butler



Objective:A position with a growing company that will utilize my skills, experience, and allow an opportunity for advancement.


Summary of Qualifications:

Professional carpenter qualified in many phases of commercial and residential construction for over 28 years. Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work well in a team environment with the ability to be dependable to work without supervision. Ability to direct and lead others to produce desired results. Detail oriented, self-starter, dedicated, meticulous, knowledgeable and personable. Proven ability to complete quality work within budget limits.

Summary of Skills:
Trim carpenter specializing in molding and trim including door and window casings, crown molding, mantels, stairways, baseboards and other types of ornamental work such as wainscoting and paneling.
Cabinet and countertop fabrication and installation, kitchen and bath remodel, siding, framing, decks, woodwork finishing, painting, drywall, roofing, tile, vinyl flooring, minor electrical and plumbing.
Worked both independently and as a sub-contracted construction team member.
Checked and maintained the accuracy of work to ensure conformance to local building codes and customer requirements.
Studied blueprints and building plans for information pertaining to installation and types of material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
Bid jobs and purchased materials for all sizes and types of projects.
Completed commercial interior finish for five Big Dog Sportswear stores and other commercial projects.
Skilled in the safe operations of woodworking and related power tools.


Experience:
Self EmployedLawrence, KS
Free-lance CarpenterJuly 1987 to Present

Education:
Santa Monica HighSanta Monica, CA
GED1980

References:
Available Upon Request