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Carpenter IV (Master Carpenter)

Name :	Christopher Oldham
Industry Type :	Specialty Contractors
City & State :	Derby,CT
Job Title	Carpenter IV (Master Carpenter)
Relocation Preferences :	ANY
Objective :	Dear Recruiter / Builder, I am sending my resume along in the hope that your company may have an opening that I'm not over qualified for. Many home builders and and other contractors do consider me over qualified due to the fact that my going rate is $60 to $100 per hour. But the economy has changed making me open to new opportunities. I am a Carpenter IV (Master Carpenter) with 33 years in the trades and have management experience. My portfolio of project photographs and letters of recommendation weighs many pounds by now that is collected in more than a handful on volumes. I would be happy to share these at the time of an interview. Please think strongly of hiring me as my extensive skill sets would me a windfall for your organization. During the 20 good years that that are reasonably left before retirement could be used to teach and pass on the trade to the next generation. I am willing to relocate. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Chris Oldham, Master Carpenter Remodeling & General Contractor, Furniture Maker, Cabinet Maker, Patternmaker for foundry work. CT License #HIC.571175
Resume :	Chris Oldham, Master Carpenter, (203) 521-4421 50 Olivia Street, #402, Derby, CT 06418 E-Mail: carpentryspecialist@hotmail.com CT License #571175 _________________________________________________________________________ 1992 to Present Small Job Carpentry Specialist, Remodeling contractor Owner / Master Carpenter Providing carpentry services to Homeowners in Connecticut. Master Carpenter General Contractor Furniture Maker Cabinet Maker Pattern Maker Services; Wood Ceilings & Wainscoting. Exterior Wood Siding & Exterior Trim Storm Door, Front & Back Door Replacements. Bi-fold Doors. Restoration window & doors from scratch Shelving, Storage & Closets. Decks, Porches, & Stairs. Interior Trim, Interior stairs, Balusters & Hand Rails. Framing And Many More General Carpentry Repairs. Portfolio and customer reference available on request. 1984 to 1989 Oldham Construction Company. Bridgeport, CT. Owner. Remodeling Contractor. Focused on marketing, designing, selling, and constructing 2nd floor additions on Ranch style homes. Started with an old station wagon, basic carpentry tools, and a part time helper. First year revenues $127,000. Grew company to a 13 man crew. Sold company that included crew, equipment, a future contracts for a reasonable profit. Final years revenue was $703,000. 1989 to 1992 Butcher Block Furniture Factory Outlet. Old Greenwich, CT. Store Manager. Ran day to day operations of store; Bank deposits, 90 % of store sales, deliveries. Personal annual sales volume of $450,000 to $1M+. 1980 to 1984 U. S. Marine Corps. Non Commissioned Officer. Honorable Discharge. Education, High school. Graduate of Bullard Havens, Bridgeport, CT . High school classes, carpentry, blue print reading & building theory. Housatonic Community Collage. Bridgeport, CT. Studied Small Business Practices. Accounting Basics. Self studies and practical use. Business management. Self studies and practical use. Marketing, sales, and sales management. Self studies and practical use. Securities and Financial Markets. Public Relations. Graduate of Tom Hopkins Academy of Champions for sales excellence. Other. 1992 to 2000 PRIMERICA, A member of citigroup. Connecticut Division . Division Leader and Personal Financial Analyst. Part-time Helping families of all income ranges overcome their financial challenges. Assisting with qualifying and hiring new associates in an entrepreneurial environment. Coached teams of Financial Analysts to improve sales activity. Certified Financial Practices Trainer (Field and class room). Assisted with setting up 3 branch office locations. Coordinated join marketing efforts with affiliated companies. Initiated 3 Initial Public Offerings (IPO) for sister company Smith Barney. Professional Series 6 securities license. Professional Series 63 securities license. Life, Property and Casualty Producer's insurance licenses. Mortgage Certification. Current studies for Variable Annuities and Series 26 Principals licensee. Connecticut Good News Press Freelance Writer, Financial and Business article; Let's Talk About Money. SEARS Hardware, Shelton CT Part-time sales and stock work 1998 for six months. Warehouse Outlet, Orange CT Assistant floor manager Part-time sales and stock work 1996 for 4 months. New England Cabinetry, Meridan CT CNC machine operator and cabinet maker. Norwalk Compressor, Norwalk CT Pattern maker Peirless Aluminum, Bridgeport CT Pattern maker