Kevin Beard

Skilled in precision cabinet assembly, construction, and site labor. Experienced in operating power tools, interpreting blueprints, and maintaining high safety standards. Eager to leverage strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude to drive efficiency within a fast-paced warehouse or production environment.

Cabinet Builder at Legacy Cabinets-Debut (2021-03 – 2026-06)

• Efficiently assemble cabinet components, such as boxes, face frames, and drawers using automated tools, jigs, and pneumatic equipment to maintain production speed.
• Operate heavy production machinery (e.g., table saws, electric pallet jack, pneumatic nail gun, and pack size machine) to cut, shape, and finish wood panels according to precise specifications.
• Construct specialized cabinet parts, including dovetail drawer boxes or custom shelf units, ensuring they meet the standard tolerances required for the final product.
• Utilize templates and automated insertion machines to install hardware accurately for consistent functionality across all units.
• Conduct routine visual and tactile inspections of pieces throughout the assembly process to identify defects, misalignments, or structural weaknesses before the unit is finalized.
• Strictly follow plant safety protocols, including wearing required PPE, managing sawdust and debris, and operating equipment with focus to prevent workplace injuries.

Construction Laborer at Jerry Gill Construction (2020-02 – 2022-03)

• Clear work areas of debris, rubble, and hazardous materials.
• Perform excavation, backfilling, and leveling to prepare the ground for foundation or road work.
• Load, unload, and transport building materials (such as lumber, steel, bricks, and drywall) and heavy equipment to and from the work zone.
• Safely operate small power tools, such as jackhammers, concrete mixers, earth tampers, and pneumatic drills.
• Assist skilled tradesmen by holding materials, measuring, or mixing compounds.
• Aid plumbers, electricians, and carpenters by fetching tools, holding ladders, performing simple cuts, and maintaining an organized workspace to increase their efficiency.
• Strictly follow OSHA regulations, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and set up safety barriers, cones, or scaffolding to protect workers and the public.
• Maintain a tidy site by removing waste, cleaning up spills, and performing basic maintenance on tools and machines to ensure they are ready for the next shift.

Concrete Laborer at Division 3 Concrete (2019-07 – 2020-11)

• Clear debris from construction sites, install formwork (wooden or metal frames), and place reinforcing steel (rebar) or mesh according to blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Assist in calculating material needs and operating concrete mixers to achieve the correct consistency, or managing the flow and placement of concrete delivered by ready-mix trucks.
• Use shovels, rakes, and concrete vibrators to spread and consolidate wet concrete into forms, ensuring it is level and free of air pockets.
• Assist in smoothing surfaces using screeds, floats, and trowels.
• Apply textures, broom finishes, or stamped patterns as required by the project design.
• Remove forms after the concrete has cured sufficiently, clean tools and equipment using solvents or water, and ensure the work area is tidy and safe.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect against concrete burns, dust inhalation, and heavy machinery hazards.

11 grade at Locust Fork High Scholl