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Blair Buchanan

Cummins,SA

Summary

Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

BJB Built
Cummins, SA
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
  • Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
  • Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.

Site Supervisor Carpenter

Puckridge Building
Cummins, SA
12.2020 - 08.2022
  • Organized daily workflow for the team, ensuring tasks were completed on time and within budget.
  • Scheduled and coordinated resources for all maintenance activities in order to meet project deadlines.
  • Developed plans for preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime of production equipment.
  • Ensured that all personnel wore appropriate personal protective equipment while working at construction sites.
  • Reviewed drawings, specifications, change orders and other documents associated with projects prior to start of work onsite.
  • Maintained accurate records such as daily reports, timesheets and other related documentation as required by management.
  • Coordinated material deliveries from suppliers according to project needs.
  • Participated in job-site meetings with contractors, owners, architects, engineers, as necessary.
  • Enforced adherence to local building codes during construction activities.
  • Inspected finished products upon completion; ensured quality standards were met before final sign off was given.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.

Carpenter

J&C Kemp Constructions
Kimba, SA
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
  • Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
  • Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
  • Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
  • Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
  • Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
  • Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
  • Provided consultation services for homeowners regarding custom carpentry designs.
  • Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
  • Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.

Carpenter

Build Theory
Adelaide, SA
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
  • Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
  • Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
  • Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
  • Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
  • Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.

Apprentice Carpenter

Eatts Building and Construction
Kimba, SA
01.2014 - 12.2017
  • Assisted experienced carpenters in the construction of wooden frames for buildings.
  • Helped measure and cut wood to required sizes using hand tools such as saws, planes and chisels.
  • Installed drywall sheets and finished them with joint compound.
  • Assembled pre-fabricated wall panels and installed them on site.
  • Installed trusses, rafters and joists according to blueprints.
  • Assisted in installing interior doors, windows, cabinets and other fixtures.
  • Built stairs according to specifications.
  • Cut materials with power saws or routers following measurements and templates.
  • Attached moldings along walls and ceilings
  • Repaired damaged structures by replacing broken pieces of wood or adding new components.
  • Assisted in laying out flooring systems including subflooring, hardwood floors, carpeting, tile .
  • Replaced broken windowpanes and glazed windows according to safety standards.
  • Measured distances accurately using measuring tapes, squares and levels.

Education

Cert III of Carpentry And Joinery - Carpentry

Tafe SA
Adelaide, SA
12-2018

High School Diploma -

Kimba Area School
Kimba, SA
12-2011

Skills

  • Business Management
  • Business Planning
  • Project estimating
  • Budget Development
  • Project Management
  • Structural Repairs
  • Remodeling Projects
  • Finish Carpentry

Timeline

Owner

BJB Built
08.2022 - Current

Site Supervisor Carpenter

Puckridge Building
12.2020 - 08.2022

Carpenter

J&C Kemp Constructions
01.2019 - 04.2019

Carpenter

Build Theory
01.2018 - 12.2018

Apprentice Carpenter

Eatts Building and Construction
01.2014 - 12.2017

Cert III of Carpentry And Joinery - Carpentry

Tafe SA

High School Diploma -

Kimba Area School

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