Lead Glazier
Piedmont Architectural Glass · Charlotte, NC
Mar, 2020
Lead a 6-person crew installing 42,000 sq ft of unitized curtain wall on a 24-story office tower, finishing 3 weeks ahead of schedule
Run AAMA 501.2 field water tests with a 98% first-pass rate across 310 panels
Read shop drawings and coordinate with GC, steel, and waterproofing trades to resolve 40+ embed and tolerance conflicts
Operate mast climbers, swing stages, and vacuum lifters with zero recordable incidents over 4 years
Train 5 apprentices on structural silicone glazing, setting blocks, and anchor installation
Journeyman Glazier
Carolina Storefront & Glass Co. · Charlotte, NC
Jun, 2016 · Feb, 2020
Installed aluminum storefront, all-glass entrances, and interior glass partitions for 60+ retail, healthcare, and school projects
Fabricated and assembled framing in-shop, cutting rework by 20% through precise field measurements
Replaced IGUs and hardware on service calls with same-day turnaround for 85% of tickets
Applied sealants and backer rod to manufacturer spec to pass owner inspections
Glazier Apprentice
Queen City Glass Works · Gastonia, NC
Aug, 2014 · May, 2016
Completed 4-year IUPAT-aligned apprenticeship hours while supporting residential and light commercial installs
Handled glass safely, loaded racks, and prepped openings
Learned glazing tape, gasket, and wet-seal methods under journeyman supervision