1. Gregory L. Cooksey 4809 Briarhill Road
linkedin.com/in/greglcooksey New Bern, NC 28562
greglcooksey@gmail.com (301) 752-6476
U.S. Citizen Job Announcement #
OBJECTIVE:
To secure the position of Carpenter NA-10 with Cherry Point Marine Base in a position
that will expand responsibilities, and utilize strong trade skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
A high energy, conscientious, and detail oriented professional with over 25+ years of
experience in construction, carpet installation, business administration, farming and
equipment expertise. Possess a deep understanding of customer service, scheduling,
vendors, general construction, subcontracting, and farming operations.
Expertise in:
Construction/Carpentry Electrical/Plumbing Requirements
Equipment Repairs & Maintenance Project Management
Timelines & Scheduling Materials & Equipment
Inventory & Purchasing Blueprints & Working Drawings
Negotiating Techniques Farming Equipment
Carpet Installation/Removal Business Operations
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:
Cooksey Carpets, La Plata, MD 2005 – Present
CARPET INSTALLER Salary: $27/hour
Supervisor: Self 40+ hours/week
Effectively lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors, in addition to installing
padding and trimming flooring materials. Demonstrated ability to measure, order, cut
and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges
with a wall trimmer. Cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following
prescribed method. Fasten metal treads across door openings or where carpet meets
flooring to hold carpet in place. Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its
condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause
carpet to wear unevenly. Install carpet on some floors using adhesive, following
prescribed method. Went on assignment for Marriott Corporation to cities throughout
the U.S.
 Nail tack strips around area to be carpeted or use old strips to attach edges of
new carpet.
 Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing
seams for best appearance and longest wear.
 Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife,
following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
 Stretch carpet to align with walls and ensure a smooth surface, and press
carpet in place over tack strips or use staples, tape, tacks or glue to hold carpet
in place.
 Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using
tape with glue and heated carpet iron.

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 Measure, cut and install tackless strips along the baseboard or wall.
 Move furniture from area to be carpeted and remove old carpet and padding.
 Computes measurements, develops dimensions and individual patterns,
makes adjustments to incomplete blueprints, sketches and work request for
projects to be constructed from initial layout to completion.
 Sets up, adjusts and operates hand and power tools; performs minor
maintenance on tools.
 Experience with assisting an electrician, carpenters and other trades.
Hancock Brothers, La Plata, MD 1971 – Present
FARMER Salary: $20/hour
Supervisor: Wayne Hancock Phone: (301) 751-1026 40+ hours/week
Performs manual labor with crop farming on farms from 100 acres to 1,000 acres.
Demonstrated ability to handle demanding work and possess the physical strength,
stamina, and agricultural knowledge needed to execute the required tasks. Possess a
diverse background with operating farm equipment and equipment repair and
maintenance.
 Work in a variety of weather or land conditions and provide general labor
involved in picking and selecting crops.
 Deals with large mechanical equipment and harvest tools across all weather
conditions. Operates tractors for crop planting and harvesting. Maintains
equipment for bush hogging.
 Assists with feeding livestock including cows and hogs. Ability to lift heavy
loads from 100 - 200 lbs.
G & J Floor Covering, La Plata, MD 1989 – 2005
CARPET INSTALLER Salary: $25/hour
Supervisor: Self 40 hours/week
Consulted with clients to determine their carpet installation needs and provided them
with information on available carpet types. Suggested types of carpets that were
suitable for each project and inquire into its availability. Looked through floor plans to
determine the expanse of area that needs to be covered and ensure that corresponding
carpet rolls and materials are obtained. Cleared work areas of trash and debris and rip
out any old carpeting or flooring, ensuring that no damage was done to the floor.
 Plan carpet layouts, paying special attention to expected traffic patterns and
aesthetics. Roll out carpet rolls and mark them according to the measurements
of floor plans.
 Cut carpets to fit designated areas and use glue or tape to firmly install them
in place. Join edges of carpets and seam edges using heated carpet irons or
tapes and glues.
 Measure, cut and install carpet strips along baseboards of wall edges
Nail tack strips and cut carpet padding to size before installing it in a
predefined manner.
 Ascertain that the finishing of the carpet is done properly by trimming away
or cutting any irregular areas.
EDUCATION: La Plata High School, La Plata, MD
Excellent References Furnished Upon Request