Darrell Howard
Baton Rouge
Summary
Experienced production worker with a strong background in warehouse operations, tool room management, ironworking, and carpentry. Proficient in order picking, inventory control, shipping and receiving, fabrication, and blueprint interpretation. Detail-oriented framer and carpenter skilled in precise measurement, quality workmanship, and strict safety compliance. Holds TWIC and OSHA General Industry Safety and Health certifications. Demonstrates strong time management, organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work in clean, efficient, and well-organized environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FRAMER/CARPENTER/PAINTER
RHC Construction
Baton Rouge, La
08.2025 - Current
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Ensured accurate measurements and cuts using various hand and power tools.
- Consistently met deadlines on multiple concurrent projects through effective time management skills and prioritization abilities.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes after inspecting blueprints, build areas, and work orders using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Used appropriate glues, adhesives and sealants for frames, correctly handling chemicals to minimize exposure.
- Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Enhanced visual appeal of residential properties by applying coats of paint, varnish, and sealants.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and filling holes, ensuring smooth finishes.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Construction Worker
Apache
Baton Rouge, La
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and within deadlines.
- Assisted in the installation of structures, following blueprints and specifications accurately.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment, maintaining operational readiness.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Reduced material waste by accurately calculating requirements and optimizing usage throughout the project lifecycle.
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
Safety Attendant
Technical Environmental Services Inc.
Plaquemine, LA
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted in monitoring safety protocols and procedures on-site.
- Conducted routine inspections of safety equipment and emergency exits.
- Reported hazards and incidents to maintain a safe work environment.
- Initiated JSA's and obtained, read, understood and enforced safe work permits, hot work permits, and confined space entry permits
- Monitored permitted space for worker safety and hazards.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Maintained an organized inventory of essential safety supplies, guaranteeing availability when needed.
- Provided ongoing support to workers, addressing any concerns related to job site safety measures.
- Kept main work areas free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps.
- Achieved 100% compliance with safety regulations and reduced incidents by 15%
Packaging Technician
Brown Eagle Group
Baton Rouge, La
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted with setup, logistics coordination, and retrieval of data acquisition products for engineering analysis
- Ensured compliance with GMP and CGMP standards and investigated and solved damaged packaging issues.
- Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards.
- Achieved 100% accuracy in report documentation and reduced packaging damage by 20%
- Demonstrated flexibility when handling multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing assignments based on urgency or complexity.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Warehouse Worker
Party Time Rentals And Sales
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by verifying items against packing lists increasing timely dispatch of orders and customer satisfaction.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized and safe working environment.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to monitor stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
Tool Room Attendant
Daniels Construction Co.
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2014 - 10.2020
- Maintained inventory of tools, consumable welding and safety equipment, ensuring availability for production needs while tracking borrowed tools among team members minimizing misplaced items.
- Ensured tools and equipment were routine serviced, repaired, cleaned and properly lubricated
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations.
- Assisted in reducing project delays by promptly fulfilling tool requests from various workers.
- Facilitated preventive maintenance on equipment in line with company standards.
- Reduced tool loss by 15% through improved tracking system, conducting regular audits, and maintaining accurate inventory records.
Ironworker
Twa Erectors
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Reviewed and interpreted work plans, blueprints and specifications to ensure accurate construction and compliance requirements ascertain for all work plans.
- Contributed to successful project completion by maximizing material usage by skillfully measuring, marking, and through precise cutting, bending steel, and welding of metal materials using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, torches, and welding equipment.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Maintained clean and organized worksite, minimizing potential hazards and promoting safe working environment.
Framer/Carpenter
R&H Construction
Prairieville, LA
08.2004 - 06.2016
- Contributed to successful completion of residential and commercial projects by skillfully installing cabinetry, doors, windows, flooring, and roofing materials.
- Followed safety protocols when using nail guns, saws, and grinders.
- Installed frames and secured to walls and support structures.
- Used appropriate glues, adhesives and sealants for frames, correctly handling chemicals to minimize exposure.
- Cut and shaped materials to specified outlined measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes after inspecting blueprints, build areas, and work orders using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
Education
Istrouma High School
Baton Rouge, LACertification - Carpentry
Louisiana Votech
Baton Rouge, LA01-2006
Skills
- Precise measurements and calculations
- Carpentry and woodworking
- Blueprint interpretation
- Flooring installation
- Drywall installation
- Interior and exterior painting
- Order Picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Fabrication
- OSHA compliance
Certification
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) - May 2022 - May 2027
OSHA General Industry Safety and Health - August 2022 - August 2023
Timeline
FRAMER/CARPENTER/PAINTER
RHC Construction
08.2025 - Current
Construction Worker
Apache
11.2023 - 03.2025
Safety Attendant
Technical Environmental Services Inc.
03.2023 - 10.2023
Packaging Technician
Brown Eagle Group
08.2022 - 02.2023
Warehouse Worker
Party Time Rentals And Sales
03.2021 - 05.2022
Ironworker
Twa Erectors
01.2016 - 04.2018
Tool Room Attendant
Daniels Construction Co.
04.2014 - 10.2020
Framer/Carpenter
R&H Construction
08.2004 - 06.2016
Istrouma High School
Certification - Carpentry
Louisiana Votech