James Crosby
Baxley
Summary
Hardworking Carpenter Foreman experienced in overseeing construction projects from inception to completion. Delivered improvements in project efficiency through effective leadership, quality control strategies, and strict adherence to safety protocols. Focused on ensuring workmanship aligns with design specifications while fostering team collaboration and maintaining high standards of quality.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter Foreman
SK Wells
Saint Augustine
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Supervised carpentry projects to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Coordinated materials and resources for efficient project completion.
- Trained new carpenters on tools, techniques, and workplace safety.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to align project goals and timelines.
- Implemented best practices to enhance workflow efficiency among team members.
- Interpreted blueprints or drawings for construction projects and ensured accuracy of measurements.
- Performed carpentry duties such as measuring, cutting, fitting, nailing, fastening and installing materials according to instructions.
- Inspected job sites before beginning work to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Trained and mentored employees on job tasks and techniques.
- Implemented better methods of production to strengthen best practices.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly when they arose during the course of a project.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Developed strategies for efficient workflow throughout the duration of each project.
Millwright
Quality Fabrication and Design
Lake City
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Conducted routine inspections to identify mechanical issues and perform repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on projects.
- Operated various hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
Carpentry Laborer/Carpenter Apprentice
S&S Construction
Hazlehurst
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted in framing and constructing wooden structures for residential projects.
- Measured and cut wood to specified dimensions using saws and other cutting tools.
- Followed blueprints and specifications to execute carpentry tasks accurately.
- Assisted in installing doors, windows, and cabinets according to project requirements.
- Operated power tools and hand tools safely and efficiently on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion and quality work.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and challenges.
Education
Structural Welding Technology - Structural Welding Technology
Coastal Pines Technical College
Baxley, GA 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Project management
- Supervision
- Carpentry techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Codes compliance
- Safety compliance
- General carpentry
- Carpentry projects
- Job specifications
- Hand and power tools
- Job site maintenance
- Detail orientation
- Multitasking capacity
- Problem solving
- Physical stamina
Timeline
Carpenter Foreman
SK Wells
06.2025 - 06.2026
Millwright
Quality Fabrication and Design
05.2022 - 06.2025
Carpentry Laborer/Carpenter Apprentice
S&S Construction
05.2020 - 05.2022
Structural Welding Technology - Structural Welding Technology
Coastal Pines Technical College
08.2019 - 05.2021