Leo Allen
100 Stephen Ct. Summerville
Summary
Reliable Foreman with more than 20 years of construction site experience. Superb project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills. Successful in meeting tight job deadlines
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Specialist
Boeing IRCS
North Charleston
11.2023 - Current
- Built VCS closets for Boeing, including racks, wiring, and equipment installation.
- Ensured compliance with safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
- Supported final inspection and system readiness.
- Coordinated with engineers and leads to resolve installation discrepancies.
- Team Lead (temporary) with experience supporting Boeing operations, coordinating crews, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring quality execution of assigned tasks.
Lead Foreman
Coastal Millwork and Supply
Summerville
02.2018 - 11.2023
- Trained crew members how to perform high-quality work with safety and efficiency in mind.
- Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
- Collected and organized materials required for each project.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
Cabinetmaker and Installer
W&W cabinet shop
North Charleston
04.2001 - 02.2018
- Completed work quickly and helped team members in order to achieve deadlines and satisfy customers.
- Worked at customer locations to replace existing or install new cabinets for residential or commercial use.
- Kept worksites organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Fit cabinets and countertops within installation space with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Mastered panel saw, clamps and drilling and dowel machinery and applied skills toward producing high-quality work for every customer.
- Assisted with installation of base, trim and crown moldings to achieve desired looks and quality of construction.
- Studied blueprints and specifications to identify size and shape of patterns and implement required machine setups.
Torpedoman/ Security Guard
US Navy
06.1991 - 05.1999
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Protected 2 submarines on the Cooper River.
- Trained and qualified personnel in small arms weapons
- Built torpedoes and sent to flight deck.
- Worked in the armory on an aircraft carrier and was responsible for every weapon and every round.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
RB Chamberlain High School
Twinsburg, OH05.1991
Skills
- Precision aerospace assembly and fabrication
- Measuring and layout (calipers, micrometers, gauges
- Blueprint, schematic, and work-order interpretation
- Safety Protocols
- Documentation Skills
- Site Inspections
- Quality Controls
- Attention to Detail
- Job Planning
- Project Deadlines
- OSHA Compliance
- Hand and Power Tools
- Finish Carpentry
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- OSHA Regulations
- Workplace Safety
Timeline
Fabrication Specialist
Boeing IRCS
11.2023 - Current
Lead Foreman
Coastal Millwork and Supply
02.2018 - 11.2023
Cabinetmaker and Installer
W&W cabinet shop
04.2001 - 02.2018
Torpedoman/ Security Guard
US Navy
06.1991 - 05.1999
High School Diploma -
RB Chamberlain High School