Anthony Thomas Fox
London
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in carpentry and joinery, plastering and filling, and painting and decorating. Demonstrates proficiency in liaising with contractors and advising clients and investors, ensuring projects meet high standards of quality and safety. Adept at handling requests from VIP guests, showcasing exceptional communication skills. Committed to maintaining health and safety standards while delivering superior craftsmanship. Career goals include advancing within the construction industry by leveraging skills to enhance client satisfaction and project success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Maintenance manager/Handyman
Private Client
London
2021.01 - Current
- Duties include: to maintain the property in the same quality and cleanliness as it was new, keep all parts of it including all the technologies, as well as all its contents and equipment in perfect, functional condition at all the time; coordinate with Manager to be sure all servicing was approved/budgeted; to perform all non-subcontracted maintenance work arising; supervising contractors; maintain, put away/store or cover all outdoor furniture, heaters, etc; to take all necessary measures, work and repairs immediately to stop any further damages in case of any emergency such as fire, broken pipes, leaks, power failures, etc; daily walk through the property to check for any problems, especially when the house is not occupied; remove all rubbish off the property; keep records of all property related expenses; to provide cover when the Manager is not present
Carpenter (Multi-Skilled) /Assistant Site Manager
Temporary contracts
London
2020.01 - 2026.06
- Working on temporary contracts with main contractors and/or investors. Duties include: Working with the Site Manager from start to finish, supervises all sub-contractors and trades; Coordination of sub-contractors and materials deliveries to assist the Site Manager in ensuring efficient method to build to the required build quality and build programme; Assigns/schedules jobs to traders and subcontractors; Liaises with suppliers, utility providers, local authority building control; Ensures working methods are performed correctly; Complies with the Assistant Site Manager's responsibilities as per group's Health, Safety & Environmental Policy, encourages safe working practices on site. This also include working as a carpenter, joiner, plasterer, painter; filling, working with wide variety of materials including stains, varnish, lacquer, preparing and removing old/new wall coverings as and when needed, design/build/install cabinets and wood components for new or refurbished homes/shops/offices, prepare wood structures for finishing by shaping and trimming with hand or power tools, install/repair trim on windows, skirting boards, doors, carry out measurements and installation of wooden flooring, install common or fire doors trim/level frames etc
Carpenter (Multi-skilled)
Goldsmiths, University of London
London
2016.08 - 2020.06
- I am responsible for the routine and preventative maintenance and repairs to joinery items within the University campus, this includes modifications, adaptions, fault finding and repair of existing fixtures and fittings, installation of fire doors; design, manufacture and install joinery items e.g. benching, shelving, cabinets and wood components and specialist designed in-house work; ensure to provide first class facilities for research, teaching and learning and other activities to create a vibrant and safe environment for students, staff and visitors and to deliver in a professional way. As a multi-skilled this also include plastering, painting, filling, working with wide variety of materials including stains, varnish, lacquer, preparing/installing/ removing old/new wall coverings; As well as liaison across the university staff and externally with contractors and suppliers, arrange procurement of materials and equipment; Ensure to carry out the above work within Health and Safety regulations/COSHH
Head Carpenter
The Lanesborough Hotel
London
2015.05 - 2016.07
- In charge of all carpentry duties. I am responsible for design, manufacture and install joinery items e.g. benching, shelving, cabinets and wood components; maintaining the upkeep of all joinery items within the Hotel including all fixtures and fitting locks, hinges, drawer runners etc; I am also responsible for perfect room program and assisting other trades- AC Engineer, plumber and electrician when needed as well as plastering, painting, filling, working with wide variety of materials including stains, varnish, lacquer, preparing and removing old wall coverings; Also, includes liaison with contractors and suppliers. Responsible for maintaining stock levels of all materials; Adheres to & conversant with the Hotel Health, Safety and Security policies. This is a guest-facing role
Carpenter
Shangri-La Hotel, At the Shard
London
2014.04 - 2015.04
- I am responsible for maintaining the upkeep of all joinery items within the Hotel including all fixtures and fitting locks, hinges, drawer runners etc. I am also responsible for perfect room program and assisting other trades- AC Engineer, plumber and electrician when needed. Responsible for maintaining stock levels of all materials; Adheres to & conversant with the Hotel Health, Safety and Security policies. This is a guest-facing role
Carpenter/Shift Engineer
Café Royal, A Collection of Set
London
2013.03 - 2014.04
- I am responsible for all carpentry duties within the building: design, manufacture and install joinery items e.g. benching, shelving, cabinets and wood components as well as door & window locks also includes liaison with contractors, signing over of rooms, etc. As a Shift Engineer, I am responsible of all maintenance and repairs of all reported defects within the hotel property to the highest standard; plastering, painting, filling, working with wide variety of materials including stains, varnish, lacquer, French polishing, preparing and removing old wall coverings; Adheres to & conversant with the Hotel Health, Safety and Security policies. This is a guest-facing role
Shift Engineer
The Town Hall Hotel & Apartments
London
2012.06 - 2013.03
- I am responsible for all maintenance and repairs of all reported defects within the hotel property i.e. domestic fixtures and fittings, furniture repairs, basic plumbing, electrics, painting & decorating to the highest standard; Plastering, filling, working with wide variety of materials including stains, varnish, lacquer, French polishing, preparing and removing old wall coverings; and its equipment including all air handling units, VRV a/c units, boilers, water pumps, restaurants, kitchens, swimming pool, guest rooms, meeting rooms. This role also involves supervising and advising contractors on both hard and soft services, advising technicians and acting as the first point of contact for all technical issues. As a Shift Engineer I also manage, monitor and make necessary adjustments to BMS (Trend 963), control the stock levels and health and safety duties. I also manage the Opera Service system. This is a guest-facing role
Maintenance Engineer
The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
London
2010.09 - 2012.06
- Carried out effective maintenance and repair of all reported defects i.e. domestic fixtures and fittings, furniture repairs, basic plumbing, electrics, painting & decorating to the highest standard; Adhered to & conversant with the Hotel Health, Safety and Security policies. Managed, monitored and made necessary adjustments to BMS (Trend 963). Also, managed the helpdesk Royal Service system. This was a guest-facing role. I was part of a team of 600 carefully selected out of 56000 applicants to re-open the Savoy in 2010
Joiner
Quadraco Contracts Ltd
Sutton
2010.07 - 2010.08
- Royal Malsden Hospital, Sutton. I have worked on a temporary contract as a Joiner; Translating drawings and constructing plinths and framework to allow for fitting of purpose built hospital units – cupboards, desks, bulkheads and bed frames; Adhering to Health and Safety legislation, (MHSWR), (COSHH)
Carpenter, Plasterer and Decorator
Olmat Engineering Ltd
London
2010.01 - 2010.06
- I have worked on a temporary contract as a Carpenter, Plasterer and Decorator in various sites of private and public service – oriented industries
Carpenter, Plasterer and Decorator
RBS Building Service Ltd
London
2009.07 - 2009.11
- Working on a temporary contract as a Carpenter, Plasterer and Decorator; Projects included: Jigsaw Clothing Shop. Bluewater, Kent & Charing Cross, London. Duties involved putting up health and safety posters, prohibition/mandatory/warning signs; Complete rip out of existing interior, taking down and re-installing partition walls; Fixing of plywood floor and laying of parquet flooring; Building stage area, stairs, fixing of balusters and newel post; Putting up of changing rooms, fitting of oak doors, locks and latches, hanging mirrors; Setting out of Jigsaw signage in the interior
- Residential Property. Belsize Park, London NW3 Duties involved rip out of all existing moulding, skirting boards, architrave, dado rails, picture rails; Taking down and re-instating partition walls, plastering, filling, painting, preparing and removing old wall coverings; laying of dinesen floor through out; Re- fitting of new furniture to doors and windows including deadlocks, door stops, butt hinges, mortise latch; Fitting of bespoke cupboards and wardrobes
Senior Tradesman
ATF Plastering & Carpentry
2006.01 - 2009.01
- Senior Tradesman of my own company covering all aspects of internal and external works, plastering, painting, filling, working with wide variety of materials including stains, varnish, lacquer; dealing with both commercial and residential properties. Such as; Virtus. Egyptian Ambassador Residence. 75 South Audley Street, London. Duties involved stripping out of existing features door furniture, etc; Removing and replacing of skirting board and architraves; Restoring parquet flooring, patching in, sanding and re-staining; Fitting of bespoke joinery, cupboards, shelves, desks, dado-height panelling; Painting and decorating and re-fitting of bespoke kitchen
Education
Site Carpentry Level 3 Diploma -
Lambeth College
09/2009 - 06/2010
Site Carpentry Level 2 Diploma - undefined
Lambeth College
09/2008 - 07/2009
Bench Joinery and Wood Machining Level 2 Diploma - undefined
Lambeth College
09/2008 - 07/2009
Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 City & Guilds - undefined
Lambeth College
09/2007 - 07/2008
Plastering Level 2 C&G - undefined
Lewisham College
09/2002 - 07/2003
Plastering Level 1 C&G - undefined
Lewisham College
09/2001 - 07/2002
Building Craft Occupations Level 1 NCFE - Painting & Decorating; Plastering; Bricklaying
Sherborne College
09/1997 - 05/1998
Skills
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Plastering & Filling
- Painting & Decorating
- Liaising with Contractors
- Health & Safety conversant
- Advising and working with Clients/Investors
- Handling requests from VIP guests
Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy keeping fit by going to the gym, running, swimming. I love learning new skills. I also enjoy socialising with friends and family. Travelled particularly Asia, Russia and Europe.
Timeline
Maintenance manager/Handyman
Private Client
2021.01 - Current
Carpenter (Multi-Skilled) /Assistant Site Manager
Temporary contracts
2020.01 - 2026.06
Carpenter (Multi-skilled)
Goldsmiths, University of London
2016.08 - 2020.06
Head Carpenter
The Lanesborough Hotel
2015.05 - 2016.07
Carpenter
Shangri-La Hotel, At the Shard
2014.04 - 2015.04
Carpenter/Shift Engineer
Café Royal, A Collection of Set
2013.03 - 2014.04
Shift Engineer
The Town Hall Hotel & Apartments
2012.06 - 2013.03
Maintenance Engineer
The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
2010.09 - 2012.06
Joiner
Quadraco Contracts Ltd
2010.07 - 2010.08
Carpenter, Plasterer and Decorator
Olmat Engineering Ltd
2010.01 - 2010.06
Carpenter, Plasterer and Decorator
RBS Building Service Ltd
2009.07 - 2009.11
Senior Tradesman
ATF Plastering & Carpentry
2006.01 - 2009.01
Site Carpentry Level 3 Diploma -
Lambeth College
09/2009 - 06/2010
Site Carpentry Level 2 Diploma - undefined
Lambeth College
09/2008 - 07/2009
Bench Joinery and Wood Machining Level 2 Diploma - undefined
Lambeth College
09/2008 - 07/2009
Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 City & Guilds - undefined
Lambeth College
09/2007 - 07/2008
Plastering Level 2 C&G - undefined
Lewisham College
09/2002 - 07/2003
Plastering Level 1 C&G - undefined
Lewisham College
09/2001 - 07/2002
Building Craft Occupations Level 1 NCFE - Painting & Decorating; Plastering; Bricklaying
Sherborne College
09/1997 - 05/1998