Brenton Gardiner
Summary
Registered builder seeking a career shift into trade education, leveraging 7 years of practical experience in construction and project management. Known for effective leadership, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. Eager to impart industry insights and mentor aspiring tradespeople while promoting safety, craftsmanship, and best practices. Ready to bring a unique blend of real-world expertise and instructional proficiency to inspire the next generation of skilled professionals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Cutting Edge Renovations
09.2015 - Current
- Bathroom, kitchen, and laundry renovations
- House Extensions
- Estimations for architects
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Supervised and provided training for apprentices to improve skills and knowledge.
- Maintained and updated required materials needed for assigned jobs to sustain inventory.
- Obtained necessary permits required to complete up coming work.
- Worked to achieve desired results and project completion, successfully completing projects on time and under budget.
- Conducted site inspections to verify quality control and customer satisfaction.
- Worked closely with homeowners to ascertain specifics of project.
- Managed on-site property inspections and worked to resolve issues.
- Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.
- Supervised additional subcontractors and craftsmen.
- Observed all residential and commercial building codes and obtained permits when necessary.
- Coordinated final walk-throughs of job site before signing off on completion.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Director
Yarra Ranges Carpentry
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Decks, pergolas, all aspects of carpentry and still completed lock up and fixes and frames for high volume builders.
- Maintained and updated required materials needed for assigned jobs to sustain inventory.
- Worked to achieve desired results and project completion, successfully completing projects on time and under budget.
- Conducted site inspections to verify quality control and customer satisfaction.
- Managed accounting activities by documenting expenditures and purchases and generating receipts.
- Managed on-site property inspections and worked to resolve issues.
- Worked closely with homeowners to ascertain specifics of project.
- Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.
Sub-Contractor
Carpenter
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Completed lock up and fixes and frames for high volume builders.
- Cleaned and prepared worksites to eliminate possible hazards.
- Maintained and updated required materials needed for assigned jobs to sustain inventory.
Education
Building & construction diploma -
Capital Training Institute
Melbourne, VIC2014
Building & construction cert IV -
Capital Training Institute
Melbourne, VIC2014
Building & Construction
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC2008
Skills
- Qualified Carpenter
- Registered Builder DBU 47789 (issued 2016)
- Registered Builder CBL 44585 (issued 2016)
- Registered Builder BDL 44584 (issued 2016)
Communication Skills
I have been working for myself for a while as you can see and am used to sticking to deadlines, account management, communication, budgeting, invoicing, ordering, booking/organising trades as well as keeping a safe and clean jobsite. I also estimate concept plans through Buildxact for builders and architects.
Personal Information
Title: Registered Builder
References
- Jamie Antrobus, Completed my apprenticeship with Jamie., 0438 053 354
- Jenny Oxnam, Head of Property Management department (Balwyn), 0411 081 099
Timeline
Director
Cutting Edge Renovations
09.2015 - Current
Director
Yarra Ranges Carpentry
01.2013 - 09.2015
Sub-Contractor
Carpenter
01.2008 - 01.2013
Building & construction diploma -
Capital Training Institute
Building & construction cert IV -
Capital Training Institute
Building & Construction
Swinburne University of Technology
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