Charlie Gentry
Grand Island
Summary
Positive and adaptive individual with extensive hands-on and office experience in residential and commercial construction. Founded in my faith, renowned for my problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and ability to "sell ice to an Eskimo." I thrive in anything active, hands-on and construction-related and love working alone, but I excel in team collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambassador
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha
09.2024 - Current
- As a student ambassador, I've gained lots of familiarity with programs, organizations, services, etc. I am able to answer questions about campus and the opportunities we share.
- I can proudly withhold expectations of being an advocate for UNO admissions, and comfortably welcome new students and families to campus.
Intern
Dempsey Construction
Carlsbad
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Became proficient in creating RFI's, writing contracts, and reviewing submittals, enhanced my Bluebeam skills and worked very close with subcontractors.
- Shadowed under superintendents, managing subcontractors and projects as big as 30,000 sq. ft., worked with permits and promptly resolved field problems through RFI's.
Apprentice
Cardinal Construction
Doniphan
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Gained an abundance of versatile field skills in the residential industry including carpentry, cabinet making, finish work, remodeling, demo, paint & drywall, and many more.
- Worked close with foreman's on and off site and got a strong understanding of residential project management and job preparation.
Lifeguard
Grand Island Parks and Rec.
Grand Island
05.2022 - 08.2024
- I was able to participate in and pass surprise audits and I went three years with only having to save one person. Grew my attentive and personal skills exponentially.
- Obtained First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard certifications.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, NE05-2028
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island, Nebraska05-2024
Skills
- Hard working
- Adaptive
- Construction guru
- Positive
- Team-Player
- Communicative
- Outgoing
- Fairly fluent in Spanish
Awards
- Letter Recipient, 2020-2024
- National Honors Society, 2023-2024
- Best Show Band Award in Mitchell, South Dakota, 2022-2024
- Homecoming King, 2023
- 3rd Place at State SkillsUSA in Teamworks, 2024
- First to ever obtain an internship as a Junior in the Construction academy of the Career Pathways Institute program
Projects
- Built three 950 sq. ft. Habitat For Humanity homes from ground up. Did a ground up 550 thousand-dollar, 2,000 sq. ft. house for our senior project. Did a solo demo/reconstruct job on my friend's dad's shed. Abundance of siding, remodel and finish jobs. Several concrete jobs around the habitat properties (driveways, sidewalks and porches). Helped construct a giant waterslide (cut/hung stringers, flooring, railings, etc.) out at church camp.
Timeline
Intern
Dempsey Construction
05.2025 - 07.2025
Ambassador
University of Nebraska Omaha
09.2024 - Current
Apprentice
Cardinal Construction
10.2022 - 08.2024
Lifeguard
Grand Island Parks and Rec.
05.2022 - 08.2024
Some College (No Degree) - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
University of Nebraska Omaha
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Senior High School