Michal Imai
20503 Hamlin St., Winnetka, CA 91306
Phone: 818-421-6500

Objective

To leverage my extensive experience in custom and production construction, carpentry, accounting, data entry, and project management to deliver high-quality, time-efficient construction projects while contributing to team success.

Skills & Tools

• Construction: Framing, finish carpentry, forms, rigging, fabrication, drywall installation/repair, flooring, cabinet installation.
• Software: Accounting and data entry using Microsoft Excel (or similar spreadsheet software), AutoCAD (2D/3D), business management software, geometric construction tools.
• Equipment: Proficient in operating condors, scissor lifts, Bobcats, and a wide range of construction tools.

Key Expertise

• Demolition & Framing: Structural demolition and framing for new builds and renovations, ensuring full compliance with LA City Building Code.
• Finish Carpentry: Trim, moldings, cabinetry, and custom woodwork.
• Drywall: Installation, taping, and finishing.
• Doors & Windows: Installation and repair, ensuring proper function and operation.
• Installations: Broad experience across various installation tasks.
• Material Cost Takeoff: Accounting for detailed cost breakdowns and managing budget allocations to ensure accuracy to the nearest penny.

Professional Experience

General Contractor | Firstfinished Carpenters & Contractors
2004 – 2017

• Managed custom carpentry and general contracting projects, specializing in home remodels and distressed property renovations.
• Oversaw project timelines, budgets, and subcontractor coordination, ensuring smooth and efficient project flow.
• Delivered projects on time, within budget, while meeting or exceeding client expectations and maintaining high-quality standards.

Carpenter & Propmaker | I.A.T.S.E. Local 44
2000 – Present

• Constructed and installed sets for TV shows and feature films, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborated closely with production teams to achieve both creative and technical goals.

Selected Project Experience

• UCLA Facilities Management (1997–2000): Managed steel stud framing, drywall installations, fire code compliance, and construction tasks for school and hospital projects.
• Cimmeron Framing Contractors, San Diego (1996): Framed the Wood Ranch Project.
• Jefferson Properties, Seattle (1995): Worked on framing, insulation, drywall, and finish carpentry for tract housing projects in Kobe, Japan.
• Professional Financial Services/Bald Eagle Properties, West Hills (1994): Managed residential plan drawing, estimating, remodeling, and repairs.
• Natural Progression Carpenters, Woodland Hills (1987–1993): Focused on estimating, permit acquisition, and hands-on construction.

Education

West Valley Occupational Center, Woodland Hills
Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting/Design (1200 hours)
Aug 1992 – Dec 1993

Los Angeles Pierce College, Woodland Hills
Coursework in Real Estate, Business Law, Marketing, Advertising, Small Business Management, and Spanish
Aug 1992 – Dec 1993

Additional Information

• Extensive experience in managing budgets, timelines, and subcontractors to ensure successful project completion.
• Highly skilled in carpentry, framing, drywall installation, and custom woodwork.
• Experience working in both commercial and residential settings with a strong focus on detail and safety.