Ethan Grout
Independence
Summary
Skilled builder specializing in rough carpentry with a strong focus on safety compliance and efficient project execution. Collaborates effectively with teams to meet deadlines while maintaining a clean work environment. Delivers high-quality results in construction and maintenance projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Builder
United States Navy, USN
Gulfport
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to meet project timelines and enhance workflow.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide construction processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety.
- Executed rough carpentry tasks, including cutting rafters and studs, to support framing of houses and buildings.
- Cut precise openings for electrical outlets in interior walls using power saws to facilitate accurate installations.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled a positive attitude.
Stocker
Lowe's
Independence
04.2025 - Current
- Stocked shelves with products to ensure availability for customers.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Facilitated unloading deliveries and organized placement of items on shelves.
- Guided customers through inquiries and product information across multiple communication channels.
- Responded to customer inquiries with accurate information about products and services.
Freight Handler
FedEx Freight
Independence
04.2024 - Current
- Build decking in trailers and firmly secure freight
- Collaborated with team to meet order fulfillment deadlines.
- Verified loads against shipping documents, recorded discrepancies in overages, shortages, or damages.
- Thoroughly sweep trailers once empty to prepare for more freight to be loaded
- Scanned and documented freight, assigned marking labels with identifying information for accurate tracking.
Server Assistant
Main Event
Independence
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported servers by efficiently preparing dining areas for guest arrivals.
- Welcomed guests, presenting menus and drink options to enhance their dining experience.
- Courteously answered guests’ questions and accommodated special requests.
- Ensured cleanliness of dining areas and service stations, contributing to smooth operations.
- Prepared tables for dining by efficiently setting utensils, glassware, and condiments.
Summer Grounds Crew
Independence School District
Independence
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained ISD grounds, ensuring cleanliness and upkeep to provide a welcoming environment.
- Executed diverse landscaping tasks across Independence School District properties to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Performed regular lawn mowing, trimming, weeding, and edging.
- Operated landscaping equipment to support efficient maintenance of grounds.
- Operated light equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers, and other power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Truman High School
Independence05-2024
Skills
- Rough carpentry
- Audio engineering
- Roofing installation
- Cement work
- Machine operation
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Integrity
- Dedicated
- Worker
- Forklift Operating
- Audio engineering
- Video Editing
- Photo Editing
- Videography
- Teamwork collaboration
- Videography
Timeline
Builder
United States Navy, USN
09.2025 - Current
Stocker
Lowe's
04.2025 - Current
Freight Handler
FedEx Freight
04.2024 - Current
Server Assistant
Main Event
03.2023 - 04.2024
Summer Grounds Crew
Independence School District
05.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Truman High School