Dorsey Jackson
Memphis,TN
Summary
Construction / Carpenter’s Assistant Reliable, quality-focused construction assistant seeking a full-time position in the industry. Offer hands-on building and remodeling skills gained through experience as a home remodeling assistant and sales assistant for ABC Home Improvement Store. Strong knowledge of residential construction and remodeling techniques, tools, equipment and materials.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Carpenter
Action Home Repair
Memphis, TN
04.2009 - Current
- Assessed repair needs and prepared carpentry materials for efficient home repair projects.
- Installed framing, trim, and finish components with consistent accuracy and clean workmanship.
- Coordinated with lead carpenters to complete repairs, replacements, and remodeling tasks.
- Measured, cut, and fitted lumber using hand tools and power tools.
- Repaired doors, windows, and cabinetry to restore function and appearance.
- Inspected work areas for safety, structural issues, and proper jobsite organization.
- Maintained quality standards by verifying alignment, fit, and finish on completed repairs.
- Contributed to timely project completion by accurately cutting, shaping, and assembling building materials.
- Reduced potential delays through proactive problem-solving when encountering unforeseen challenges during construction projects.
Warehouse Lead
Jabil Warehouse
Memphis, Tn
06.2012 - 02.2016
- Duties including loading and unloading trucks
- Operate Equipment: Drive forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling gear.
- Maintain Inventory: Organize bin locations, follow First-In-First-Out (FIFO) rules, return unused stock, and perform regular cycle-counts.
- Receiving raw materials and products, and picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products.
- Worker maintains the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the warehouse.
- Heavy lifting
- Verify Paperwork: Check shipping and receiving documents to ensure physical items match system records.
Warehouse Operator
Kuehne & Nagel Logistics
Memphis, TN
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Duties including loading and unloading trucks
- Receiving raw materials and products, and picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products.
- Worker maintains the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the warehouse.
- Heavy lifting
Nike
Nike Warehouse
Memphis, TN
02.2023 - 08.2026
- Duties including loading and unloading trucks
- Select items from warehouse shelves based on customer or retail orders, scan them using RF (radio frequency) scanners, and pack them securely.
- Unload incoming freight, trucks, and containers, verify the contents against packing slips, and load outgoing finished goods onto trailers.
- Conduct stock checks, record material movements using an integrated computer system, and report any discrepancies.
- Operate and maintain warehouse equipment like pallet jacks or forklifts (depending on certification and specific role requirements).
- Receiving raw materials and products, and picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products.
- Worker maintains the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the warehouse.
- responsible for handling, storing, and shipping athletic apparel, footwear, and equipment
Dr. Benjamin Hooks Job Corps Center
Memphis, TN
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Responsible for reading blueprints, sketches and building plans to prepare for construction projects. Carpenters determine which resources are required beforehand, ensuring that they possess the correct measurements before cutting and shaping materials.
- Contact suppliers to order lumber and other resources and generate cost estimates to present to clients.
- Lay foundations, mixing and pouring cement into frames. Install siding, drywall, flooring, roofing, scaffolding and porches. They even finish doors, windows and ceilings.
- Inspect buildings for damage. They maintain doors, windows and furniture, repairing any deficiencies.
- Inspect tile, walls, siding, glass and woodwork for signs of damage.
- Investigate and repair less serious problems, such as replacing weather stripping and fixing furniture.
- Responsible for cleanliness of the work area.
- Transport or dispose of these materials safely.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment; carpenters are also prepared for random workplace inspections.
- Perform all duties as instructed by the instructor.
Education
High School Diploma -
City University School Of Liberal Arts Collage Prep Academy
Memphis, TN06.2010
Certificate of Carpentry - Carpentry
Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center
Memphis, TN05-2011
Skills
- Insulation & drywall work
- Painting & finishing
- Demolition
- Roofing & siding
- Patio/landscaping
- Tile & trim work
- Windows & doors installation
- Cabinets & appliances installation
- Handicap accessibility projects
Timeline
Nike
Nike Warehouse
02.2023 - 08.2026
Warehouse Operator
Kuehne & Nagel Logistics
03.2019 - 11.2022
Warehouse Lead
Jabil Warehouse
06.2012 - 02.2016
Dr. Benjamin Hooks Job Corps Center
09.2010 - 06.2012
Assistant Carpenter
Action Home Repair
04.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
City University School Of Liberal Arts Collage Prep Academy
Certificate of Carpentry - Carpentry
Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center