Cole Porter
Summary
I am a trustworthy and reliable individual, I complete each task to the best of my ability. I am not deterred by stressful situations. I work great on my own as well as part of a team & I can work extremely well with people from different social and ethnic backgrounds. I am an ambitious carpentry professional highly effective at taking on multiple projects at once. Experience with complete home construction, as well as remodels and renovations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Joinery Worker
Self employed
Ls29 8lu , Leeds
01.2020 - Current
- Contributed to all phases of product development lifecycle including client liaison, raw timber machining and detailed joinery.
- Skilfully installed second fixings including skirting boards, cupboards and shelving and door surrounds.
- Produced and installed wooden structures, fittings and furniture.
- Liaised with clients and site managers to discuss briefs and job instructions.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Met specifications outlined in project briefs for private and commercial projects.
- Offered overtime to finish longer projects by set deadlines.
- Designed and fitted bespoke wooden structures such as door frames, partition walls and roof timbers.
- Interacted with wide range of customers whilst demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities.
- Sourced timber, negotiated prices and estimated project costs.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Installed decking and planters in outdoor living spaces.
- Completed basic plumbing, patch plastering and tiling repairs.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Utilised expertise in [Type] tool for consistent quality results.
- Created temporary wooden formwork to hold concrete in place while setting.
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
Joiner
Shamrock construction
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
08.2013 - 02.2018
•Installed walls, kitchens, bathrooms, roofs, skirting boards, architraves, doors, & all kinds of floors.
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Constructed residential decks, carports, garages and sunrooms.
- Constructed safety provisions, including scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings, fall protection and temporary covers.
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
- Repaired and remodelled wood, iron, chain link and vinyl fencing.
- Installed access controls for mechanical gates, including safety loops, receivers, remotes and keypads.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area.
- Operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Set and built form systems and set embeds.
- Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware.
- Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximise efficiency.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Specialised in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
Education
GCSE - undefined
Ilkley grammar
Ilkley, West Yorkshire2013
Skills
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Hand and power tools
- Trained maintenance mechanic
- Detail-orientated
- Tiling
- All aspects of site joinery
- All aspects of bathroom fitting
NVQ level 3 - joinery
- Scaffolding construction
- Safety-orientated
- Exceptional finish carpentry skills
- Basic bench joinery
- Laminate fitting
- Vinyl flooring installation
- Waterproofing methods
- Subfloor preparation
- Tile cutting
- Adhesive application
- Floor levelling
- Kitchen upgrading
- Porcelain handling
- Underfloor heating installation
- Custom tiling
- Layout planning
- Ceramic tiling
- Precision measurement
- Precision grouting
- Marble installation
- Tile polishing
- Waterproofing techniques
- Tile laying speed
- Silicone sealing
- Door hanging
Timeline
Joinery Worker
Self employed
01.2020 - Current
Joiner
Shamrock construction
08.2013 - 02.2018
GCSE - undefined
Ilkley grammar