Archie McDonald
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Results-driven carpentry apprentice with hands-on experience at Smithkon Group, with experience in wall framing, truss installation, and deck construction. Proven ability to communicate effectively within teams, ensuring high-quality construction outcomes. Seeking advice when needed to resolve any issues with attention to detail and a passion for getting the work done right assist in the delivery of quality work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpentry Apprentice
Smithkon Group
Melbourne, Vic
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Straightened and plumbed walls for plaster.
- Applied cement sheet external cladding.
- Stick-framing
- Measured cut, and applied quad to eave.
- Measured, cut, and fixed skirting boards and architraves.
- Fixed skirting boards to walls with brick veneer behind plaster.
- I deciphered the truss plans to understand where to install the trusses.
- Effectively communicated truss placement with a team of carpenters.
- Set out and flicked chalk lines for the placement of walls.
- Papering walls effectively to prevent moisture damage.
- Precisely chiselled notches for hinges on external door jamb.
- Routed notches for hinges on the external door.
- Built a small subdividing fence.
- Framed up and completed deck.
Carpentry Apprentice
Motion Projects
Melbourne, VIC
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Constructed outdoor decks.
- Completed form work for concrete disability-access ramps.
- concrete and timber retaining walls.
- Labor duties such as moving wheelbarrows of concrete, mulch, sand, and other resources.
- Maintained worksite tools.
- Installed tactile elements for timber and concrete ramps.
- Installed stair nosing for concrete and timber steps.
McDonalds Employee
Mcdonalds
Melbourne, VIC
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable, and friendly service.
- Recognised by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints.
- Completed all allocated work tasks efficiently, while meeting all safety requirements.
Carpentry Laborer
Westrock developments
Melbourne, VIC
12.2017 - 01.2018
- installment of flooring
- property maintenance
- construction of garden bed
Education
High School Diploma -
Flinders Christian Community College
Tyabb, VIC11-2021
ATAR: 69
Skills
Carpentry
- Wall framing
- Skirting board and architraves installation
- Truss installation
- hinge routing
- Cement sheet installation
- Deck construction
Landscaping
- Retaining wall construction
- Garden paving
- Effective communication
Personal attributes
- Team-oriented
- Effective communicator
- Positive attitude
- Diligent
Certification
- Drivers License / december 2021 / VicRoads Dromana
- Construction Induction White Card / November 2021 / Chisholm Tafe Rosebud
- working with children check
Timeline
Carpentry Apprentice
Smithkon Group
08.2024 - 05.2025
Carpentry Apprentice
Motion Projects
01.2022 - 01.2024
McDonalds Employee
Mcdonalds
03.2018 - 06.2020
Carpentry Laborer
Westrock developments
12.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Flinders Christian Community College
ATAR: 69
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