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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Job focuses on constructing new-build and renovating heritage residential homes in Vancouver’s West Endo Knowledgeable utilising site plans and structural drawings to layout and construct concrete forms, wood framing, apply exterior building membranes and finishes, build interior back framing and install interior finishes such as crown moulding, baseboards and decorative trimso Experienced preparing heritage buildings in the Point Grey area for “lift-and-lower” construction to re-build the concrete foundation while supporting the frame of the building on an elevated platformo Experienced renovating heritage buildings to maintain their character design elements while also making them legally acceptable residences under the Vancouver Building By-lawso Experienced working with and preparing for sub trades on the job site, including concrete placers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians o Knowledgeable with current Vancouver Building By-laws and British Columbia Building Code requirementso Able to abide by and implement Work Safe BC standards for job sites

Kitchener, Ontario

Job focused on creating and leading a team of craftsmen to carefully restore historic elements in both residential and commercial buildings. Primary roles included project management, creating estimates and job proposals, interacting with clients and restoring historic architectural elementso Adept at organizing and building a new shop space for both carpentry and finishing worko Capable of organizing and developing an office space tailored to administrative worko Managed small crews both on and off-siteo Interpersonal skills to conduct on-site consultations and produce estimates and proposals for clientso Meticulous and thorough with all office, shop and site worko Able to accurately document sites through photography, sketches and noteso Proficient in creating drawings and concept designso Capacity to manage project timelines, schedules, ordering materials, client communications and budgetso Ability to create accurate and succinct estimates and job proposals for small projectso Skilled at bridging a communicative dialogue between clients and contractorso Able to adhere to company policies, provincial legislation and safety regulations

Brantford, Ontario

Job focused on the restoration of historic windows and doors in both residential and commercial settingsOn-Site Work:o Able to safely drive company vehicles as well as tow small trailers and aerial liftso Ability to photo document and create measured drawingso Proficient in the removal and reinstallation of historic elements, including doors, corbels, sashes, pulley systems, hardware all with a focus to maintain the maximum amount of historic materialo Skilled at on-site adjustments using hand and power toolsShop Work:o Skilled in the removal and/or reapplication of old hardware, paint, putty and fastenerso Able to repair existing historical elements using dutchman and epoxy repairs as well as re-milling irreplaceable or damaged elementso Experienced using traditional finishing techniques on wood including the use of cold pressed linseed oil as a pre-treatment and alkyd or linseed oil based paint systemso Able to adhere to company policies, provincial legislation and safety regulations

Reading, United Kingdom

Job focused on maintaining, repairing, restoring and rebuilding functional elements of historic wind and watermillso Apprenticed under master millwright and carpenter, Paul Sellwoodo Knowledgeable with regional milling terminology and styles across the southern and central UKo Ability to observe and comprehend architectural drawings for different projectso Knowledge and experience in maintenance procedures for working mills including oiling the gear systems, constructing new gear teeth out of hardwood, inspecting the fan tail and main sails, re-dressing the mill stone furrows and crackingo Assisted with removing and re-installing the sweeps for several mills from an aerial platformo Proficient in laying out and scribing cut lines for different types of wood joinery including beams, braces, tie beams, rafters, posts and plateso Skilled and experienced using specific timber framing equipment to make cuts including portable mortiser, portable band saw, electric slow-speed drill, 16” circular saw, chisels and slickso Knowledge and experience in lifting and assembling pieces on the ground, on scaffolding and with an aerial lift

Brantford, Ontario

• Job focused on the restoration of historic elements in both residential and commercial settings• On-Site Work:o Able to drive company vehicles, including trailers and towable aerial liftso Ability to photo document and create measured drawingso Proficient in the removal and reinstallation of historic elements, including sash, jam, pulley system, hardware while maintaining the maximum amount of historic materialo Skilled at on-site adjustments using hand and power tools• Shop Work:o Skills in the removal and/or reapplication of old hardware, paint, putty and fasteners o Able to repair existing historical elements including dutchman repairs, epoxy repairs and the re-milling of rotten elementso Knowledge of historical methods including raw, cold pressed linseed oil along with a combination of other wood preservatives to prepare the surface for paint applicationo Knowledge and experience using alkyd or linseed oil based paints

Queenston, Ontario

Job focused on east staircase restoration and re-design project at Willowbank under the tutelage of master carpenter, Paul Jacobson.- Aided in the design and construction of the newel posts, balustrade and floor boards.• Knowledge and experience with a wide range of hand and power tools.- Knowledge and experience with a wide range of joinery.- Responsible for documenting the evolution of the project with photographs and daily journal accounts.- Followed strict safety protocols implemented by Willowbank.

New Hamburg, On

- Coached children ages 6-10 (Levels 1-3).- Taught basic swimming skills and techniques.- Produced bi-annual report cards detailing swimmer’s strengths and areas for improvement.- Provided basic cardiovascular off-ice training for New Hamburg Fire Bird and Huskies hockey teams (Winter 2007, 2008).

Kitchener, Canada Area

- Field experience in Stage 1-4 CRM assessments on both pre-contact and historic sites.- Conducted and documented archaeological fieldwork in accordance with the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport’s Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists.- Organized and managed a crew of up to fifteen workers on archaeological digs and survey assessments.- Cleaned and catalogued artifacts.- Basic total station and computer based mapping skills.

- Worked regularly in team-oriented settings.- Provided welcoming customer service to patrons entering and exiting the facility.- Knowledge of front-of-house logistics.- Daily preparatory research of performances and artists.- Provided service at coat checking and sales areas and was responsible for securing and counting cash at the end of the show.- Served drinks and snacks in the Corporate Box and acted as a liaison for theatre donors.

Waterloo, On

- Ticketed and/or towed vehicles that violated WLU Parking Services Codes of Conduct- Provided on-campus information to visitors and students in a welcoming manner- Informed and knowledgeable of campus facilities, faculties, buildings and events- Responsible for securing cash from metres and kiosk and returning it to the main office

Level 2 Carpentry Apprenticeship, Carpentry/Carpenter, Level 2

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History