AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Seek the Challenging Position of Drywall Installer
A highly talented Drywall Installer with huge experience in applying plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings and interior walls of buildings.
Summary of Qualifications
More than five years experience.
Profound knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools applied in the construction and repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Remarkable knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Extensive knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Uncommon skill in the use of installation equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Strong ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Uncommon ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Remarkable ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, and carry objects.
Great organizational skills and ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.
Profound ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Professional Experience
Renovate Inc., Tarrytown, NY 2003 - Present
Drywall Installer
Trim rough edges from wallboard to maintain even joints, using knife.
Fit and fasten wallboard or sheetrock into specified position, using hand tools, portable power tools, or adhesive.
Measure and mark cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim, using tape measure, straightedge or square, and marking devices.
Install blanket insulation between studs and tacks plastic moisture barrier over insulation.
Remove plaster, drywall, or paneling, using crowbar and hammer.
Assemble and install metal framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways, and bents.
Read blueprints and other specifications to determine method of installation, work procedures, and material and tool requirements.
Lay out reference lines and points, compute position of framing and furring channels, and mark position, using chalk line.
Suspend angle iron grid and channel iron from ceiling, using wire.
Install horizontal and vertical metal or wooden studs for attachment of wallboard on interior walls, using hand tools.
Cut metal or wood framing, angle and channel iron, and trim to size, using cutting tools.
Cut openings into board for electrical outlets, windows, vents, or fixtures, using keyhole saw or other cutting tools.
Renovate Inc., Tarrytown, NY 2000 - 2003
Apprentice Drywall Installer (under the supervision of experienced Drywall Installer)
Planned, installed, and repaired drywalls to cover walls, ceilings, soffits, shafts, and movable partitions in residential and commercial areas.