Blake Shaw
207 King St., Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
Cell: (517) 899-5867
Diesel199631@gmail.com (Email) blakeshaw.weebly.com (portfolio)
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position within the Construction field
EDUCATION
Eaton Rapids High School, Eaton Rapids, Michigan
Expected graduation May, 2015
ERESA Career Preparation Center at Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan
Building Trades and Alternative energy Program @Lansing Community College
September, 2013–June, 2014
SKILLS
Technical Skills:
* Define and use construction technology
* Identify construction materials and determine where they are used
* List and discuss various construction trades and what they do
* Read simple blueprints using standard symbols and abbreviations
* Perform introductory construction estimating
* Analyze various wood products, components and building materials
* Analyze various types of foundations
* Layout and cut rafters and stair supports using the framing square
* Estimate and install drywall materials, paneling materials and ceiling tile, suspended
ceilings and wood flooring
* Estimate and install doors and door and window trim, base shoe, chair rail and ceiling
molding
* Install and build cabinets
* List and identify hand tools applicable to residential/light commercial HVAC sheet metal
fabrication and installation
* Identify and demonstrate the safe and proper use of residential/light commercial sheet metal
forming equipment, to include: stomp sheer, 8’ and 4’ brakes, Pittsburgh machine, spot
welder, and finger brake
* Install ductwork in residence
* Identify and evaluate basic sources of alternative energies
* Identify key operational components of geothermal, wind, solar, biomass and fuel cell
technologies
* Identify career paths in energy technology
* Identify the relationships between energy, infrastructure, architecture, land planning and
building Construction
* Explain building science concepts such as stack effect, CFM, and relative humidity
Personal Skills:
 Punctual
 Excellent hands-on learner
 Team Player
 Hard worker
 Fast learner
 Works well with others
WORK EXPERIENCE
Apprentice, worked with master plumber. Onondaga, Michigan
Labor work, hung drainage and hot/cold lines, basic fixture plumbing.
Construction, Byrum Builders, Leslie, Michigan
Laborer, roofing, basic construction tasks.
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Skills USA Member
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 Perfect Attendance
Blake Shaw
207 King St., Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
Cell: (517) 899-5867
2013-2014
2007-2010
2009-2010
Diesel199631@gmail.com (Email) blakeshaw.weebly.com (portfolio)
REFERENCES
Mary Ellen Brocklehurst
Student service coordinator
Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center
Charlotte, MI 48813
517-483-1323
Mr. Ed Mason, Football Coach
Central High School
1111 First Street
Lansing, Michigan 48110
Telephone: 517-481-3333, Ext. 105
Email: emason@lps.k12.mi.us
Mrs. Lisa Jones, Teacher
Central High School
1111 First Street
Lansing, Michigan 48110
Telephone: 517-481-3333, Ext. 125
Email: ljones@lps.k12.mi.us.