Avery Walker
Byron Bay
Summary
Experienced construction professional with strong leadership and project management skills. Proficient in overseeing teams, budgets, and schedules. Skilled in developing scopes, monitoring field activities, and keeping clients updated. Effective at supervising and mentoring assistants, imparting both fundamental and advanced carpentry skills. Committed to exceeding customer expectations while staying within project budgets and timelines. Values honesty, work ethic, and open communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior/Lead Carpenter
AVID Constructions and Contracting
2022.11 - Current
- Luxury Residential construction
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Collaborated with other trades on site to ensure seamless integration of carpentry work into overall construction plans.
- Completed all aspects of carpentry structure, trim, flooring, and cabinetry
- Optimized workspace organization by maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment throughout each project''s duration.
Self Employed - Builder
Walker Built
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Established a business building custom houses in the 1000 Islands, Canada
- Maintained professional relationships with clients throughout the duration of each project, keeping them informed on progress updates and addressing any concerns as needed.
- Trained new staff on proper building techniques, site regulations and safety protocols.
- Solved complex construction issues promptly with creative problem-solving abilities, preventing costly delays or compromises in quality.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to ensure optimal use of resources, minimizing downtime between projects and maximizing team efficiency.
Foreman/Lead Carpenter
Ritchie Built
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Used personal expertise and craftsmanship to complete residential and commercial renovations(restaurants/ bars/ cafes/ warehouse-office space conversions)
- Ensured compliance with building codes by thoroughly reviewing design plans before commencing construction tasks.
- Managed subcontractors effectively to ensure timely delivery of materials and services without compromising quality.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
- Responsible for site management, project planning and completion
Lead Carpenter
Frame Specialsnickeri
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Small-scale commercial and residential construction with a primary focus on interior fine-finishing
- Responsible for site management, sub-trades, material calculations, estimates, project planning and execution
- Duties included: design, manufacturiung, installation and management of project
Finishing Carpenter
CDL Building
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Focused on all aspects of interior finishing in high-end residential construction
- Consistently met deadlines with precise execution of complex woodworking assignments
- Utilized advanced joinery techniques to construct high-quality interior finishing details including, stairs, hand rails, elevator interiors and cabinetry
Apprentice/Lead Carpenter/Foreman
AJ's Carpentry
2012.01 - 2015.01
- Began & completed apprenticeship with AJ's Carpentry moving from apprentice, to Lead Carpenter to Foreman
- Built custom houses (form to finish) using a range of construction techniques, including: log houses, post and beam construction, balloon and platform timber framing, ICF foundation and walls etc
Education
General Carpenter Certification of Apprenticeship - Residential And Commercial Construction
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON05.2015
Skills
- Proficient in drafting, building layout, Canadian and Australian building codes and standards
- Construction Planning
- Site Inspections
- Site Safety
- Labor Management
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Passive house building and design
- Proficient in energy efficient building products and practices from Canada, New Zealand, Sweden and USA
- Some experience in heavy machine operating (saw-mill, skid-steer, loader, backhoe, tractor, excavator)
Hobbies and Interests
- Architecture
- Travel
- Diving
- Golf
- Hiking/nature
- Surfing
Timeline
Senior/Lead Carpenter
AVID Constructions and Contracting
2022.11 - Current
Self Employed - Builder
Walker Built
2020.01 - 2022.01
Foreman/Lead Carpenter
Ritchie Built
2019.01 - 2020.01
Lead Carpenter
Frame Specialsnickeri
2018.01 - 2019.01
Finishing Carpenter
CDL Building
2017.01 - 2018.01
Apprentice/Lead Carpenter/Foreman
AJ's Carpentry
2012.01 - 2015.01
General Carpenter Certification of Apprenticeship - Residential And Commercial Construction
Algonquin College
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