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Fergus Mc Mahon

Fergus Mc Mahon

Teacher/Lecturer
Hitchin,Hertfordshire

Summary

Ambitious youthful educator eager to contribute expansive construction background to winning university faculty. Strong talented leader in construction and experience of on site teams. Ability to adapt to changing workplace environments. Strong drive to support student comprehension and deliver engaging lectures. Expert in all carpentry skills with background in GAA coaching and mentoring various teams of up to 40 people. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management during my classroom hours while studying for my Diploma in Education and Training. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding. Recognise the value of two way feedback in order to help students achieve their goals. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Running my own company has grown my ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated to achieving quality results through diligent planning and inspections. Ready to jump in with both feet to this exciting opportunity to teach and mentor the next master carpenters.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
12
12

Years Coaching and Managing GAA teams

Work history

Director of Operations

mcmahonconstruction
Harrow on the Hill, middlesex
07.2019 - Current
  • Established and ran my own carpentry and construction company
  • Built roofs, fitted kitchens, design and build garage conversions and rear single story extensions
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Worked well in a team setting with other trade contractors providing support and guidance.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Over the years employed inexperienced joiners and mentored and taught them numerous skills and useful techniques.
  • Gained satisfaction from watching their experience and confidence grow
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

Site Foreman/ lead carpenter

joe shea roofing
Harrow Weald, middlesex
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Lead carpenter and site supervisor on various new build and loft conversions
  • Kept up to date and accurate site safety paperwork and delivered daily/weekly tool box talks and any information as necessary
  • Achieved high customer satisfaction by completing quality work within schedule.
  • Maintained safe and clean working environment for compliance with workplace health and safety policies.
  • Minimised accidents and near misses by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Completed snagging and finishing to achieve faultless results.
  • Collaborated with other contractors to ensure the build ran efficiently and safely.
  • Read and interpreted plans and various structural drawings to follow specifications of projects.
  • Performed best practices to comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations.
  • Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Evaluated woodwork and materials to determine quality.

Site Supervisor

mj quinn ltd
london, middlesex
02.2006 - 03.2015
  • Lead carpenter and supervisor on numerous London Underground Station refurbishments and upgrades.
  • Kept up to date paperwork and site files for all projects
  • Closely managed site operations, keeping team production at optimal pace.
  • Managed site safety and security to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and risk to workers.
  • Carried out intrusive surveys for a period to identify pipes, studs and electrical lines behind walls and fixtures.
  • Carefully selected and used appropriate tools and PPE to reduce safety hazards.
  • Removed debris and cleaned workspaces to reduce client inconvenience.
  • I was the supervisor who was chosen most often when a new employee started as I have great relationship skills and excel in mentoring and guiding them. I took a lot of pride and satisfaction from this.

Shuttering Carpenter

Coffey construction
slough, Buckinghamshire
10.2003 - 02.2023
  • Working alongside someone I did not know building formwork for large radius tanks at water treatment plant in Slough
  • Showed ability to adapt to new environment and work effectively as part of a team
  • Accurately measured and cut materials to construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
  • Gained access to structures above ground level by erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction, conducting visual inspections to verify accuracy of work performed.
  • Supported [Number]% on-time completion of projects, prioritising tasks to reduce delays.
  • Used hand and power tools to measure, cut and shape wood
  • Maximised longevity of tools and equipment by performing weekly preventative maintenance, including inspection, lubricating and cleaning.
  • Set out position of structures by conducting site preparation while working with on site engineer
  • Facilitated smooth site operations by ensuring clear, effective communications with other tradesmen.
  • Maintained safe and clean working environment for compliance with workplace health and safety policies.
  • Completed snagging and finishing to achieve faultless results.
  • Performed best practices to comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
  • Assembled and disassembled temporary scaffoldings.

Carpenter and Joiner

P and L Carpentry
dublin , Meath and leinster area
06.2000 - 09.2003
  • Building one off new design timber frame houses
  • Installing sole plates, standing wall panels, laying joist panels. wall plate and finally cut roof
  • Minimised accidents and near misses by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Achieved high customer satisfaction by completing quality work within schedule.
  • Evaluated woodwork and materials to determine quality.
  • Lifted, carried and moved heavy objects to designated locations.
  • Read and interpreted drawings to follow specifications of projects.
  • Aided supervisors with structural design, planning and installation.
  • Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
  • Assembled and disassembled temporary scaffoldings.
  • Handled highly-accurate measuring, cutting and alterations of various materials to minimise waste.
  • Trained and supervised new and apprentice Roofers to maintain exceptional workmanship standards.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - education and training

Mont Rose College of Management And Sciences
Ilford
01.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - accounting and finance

Dublin City University
09.1997 - 06.2001

7 Subjects All At Higher Level

Irish Leaving Certificate
Dublin
09.1996 - 06.1997

Skills

  • Competent in Microsoft office
  • Empathy towards Talent development and training
  • Student engagement and collaboration
  • Social development
  • Maintaining safe environments
  • Active listening and constructive feedback
  • Attention to detail in finish carpentry
  • Meticulous care and maintenance of power tools
  • Health and safety conscious
  • Relationship building
  • Mentoring students
  • Extensive curriculum knowledge
  • Lesson plan development
  • Team leader with strong communication skills
  • Continuous professional development

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Diploma of Higher Education - education and training

Mont Rose College of Management And Sciences
01.2021 - 06.2023

Director of Operations

mcmahonconstruction
07.2019 - Current

Site Foreman/ lead carpenter

joe shea roofing
06.2016 - 06.2019

Site Supervisor

mj quinn ltd
02.2006 - 03.2015

Shuttering Carpenter

Coffey construction
10.2003 - 02.2023

Carpenter and Joiner

P and L Carpentry
06.2000 - 09.2003

Bachelor of Arts - accounting and finance

Dublin City University
09.1997 - 06.2001

7 Subjects All At Higher Level

Irish Leaving Certificate
09.1996 - 06.1997
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