Lawrence White
100 Florence Avenue
Wilmington, Delaware 19803
(302)479-7102 (302)345-5509


Objective:
My objective is to obtain a position where my knowledge, skills, life experience, and determination will make me a valuable asset to my employer.

Qualifications:
I have over 21 years experience in residential construction and framework, trim carpentry, rough carpentry, drafting, structural drafting, masonry, drywall, flooring, such as tile,hardwood,and carpeting, general construction, facility maintenance and all phases of remodeling, repair, and renovation. I possess the ability to accurately interpret blueprints. I possess the ability to accurately install and troubleshoot wires,cables, and fiber optics. I am qualified to independently manage large crews and their daily projects and complete all projects on schedule and on budget. This also includes site inspection, measurements, and workmanship. I am able to communicate with buyers, planners, surveyors, subcontractors and the client. I own my own tools as well as my own truck.

Work History and Responsibilities:

1988-1994 Union Mason of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Local 1 of Philadelphia is where I served my apprenticeship. I learned about brick, stone, block, tile, grout, marble, and sandstone. While working and learning with the union, I also entered Delaware Community College, where I spent two years, studying Construction Technology & Design. At Delaware Community College I learned how to interpret and design blueprints and drafting. I also studied State and Government policy and procedure in dealing with inspection, codes, OSHA, contracts, bookkeeping, finance, as well as other trades.

1994-1998 Sill & Son Construction of Chichester, Pennsylvania: I held many responsibilities, construction included foundation work, sidewalks, stone walls, pads, footer, and wood decks. Laying out included,footer, sidewalk, walls, and decks. I also had to communicate with homeowners and clients.

1998-2002 American Systems of Media, Pennsylvania: At American Systems I was responsible for installing phone, cable, fiberoptic wires and cables.

2002-2006 Chris Courtney Contractor of Downingtown, Pennsylvania: When I was employed by Chris Courtney Contractor, I was responsible for independently managing large crews and daily projects. I would run the entire site from start to finish, from framing to all of the trim carpentry. Also this included drywall, and flooring, such as hardwood, tile, and carpeting. I was also responsible for communicating with the buyers, planners, surveyors, subcontractors and the of course the homeowner/client. I was responsible for making sure that all projects ran on time and within budget.

2006-2009 Self Employed: When I was self employed, I utilized all of my skills and knowledge where I performed all phases of remodeling, repair, and renovation to provide services as a independent subcontractor. In addition, I was the independent maintenance technician supervisor for a sixty-two unit apartment complex.

Education:
1984-1988 Chichester High School
1988-1990 Delaware Community College, Construction Technology and Design

Personal:
I feel I will be able to provide my employer with the feeling of satisfaction in any task I am asked to do. I am a confident team player, as well as a dependable, independent worker. I am hardworking, loyal, and eager to move ahead. I value stability.