Brett Kirkman
Kempsey,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Cabinetmaker with over 15 years of trade qualified experience and great knowledge and skills of other construction trades. Including a distinguished tenure at Resicom Joinery. Excelled in client-focused designs and high-standard project completions, leveraging skills in the Construction Industry. Renowned for exceptional organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail. Proven track record in leading teams to success, highlighted by a top-three world ranking as an Apprentice Cabinetmaker.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman/maintenance
Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
- Communicating with clients and designing their desired look and functionality along with sticking to budget.
- Jobs include carpentry, cabinetmaking, plastering, painting, tiling, plumbing, electrical, glazing, roofing and floor coverings/finishes.
Cabinetmaker Tradesman
Resicom Joinery
01.2020 - 01.2024
- All aspects of the cabinetmaking trade, reading plans, design concepts, cutting lists, cutting, edging, manufacturing, delivery, installation, demolition and management.
- Working individually and in group situations to get the desired tasks done to a high standard and on time.
Cabinetmaker Tradesman
Self Employed
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Every aspect involved within the cabinetmaking/shopfitting industry.
- Reading plans, site measures, design and cutting lists, cutting, manufacturing, installation, demolition, allocating jobs to others, managing other trades and getting jobs done on time and to a high standard.
- Working with alot of materials including melamine board, laminate, veneer, solid timber, corian, stainless steel, steel, brass, copper, aluminium, glass, perspex, gold leaf, uphaulstery etc. and applying them in a varst variety of jobs.
Apprentice/Trade Qualified Cabinetmaker
Banjo Enterprises
09.2005 - 04.2016
- As an apprentice learning great knowledge and skills related to cabinetmaking and also skills and knowledge in closely related trades to complete my apprentiship with flying colours and I competed as an Apprentice Cabinetmaker and came first in Australia, then represented Australia at Worlds and came third (with stitches in my thumb).
- As a Tradesman I progressed and took on the Factory Foreman role. So whilst working and performing all tasks required in cabinetmaking and shopfitting the extra responsabilities of the Foreman role.
Education
Forklift License.
Port Macquarie TAFE
08-2024
Certificate III - Cabinetmaking
TAFE Queensland
Ashmore, QLD05.2009
Completed Year 12 (HSC) -
St. Paul's College
West Kempsey, NSW12.2004
Skills
- Qualified Cabinetmaker (15 years)
- Other knowledge and skills in Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Tiling, Glazing, Plastering, Painting, Uphaulstry, Flooring and Design
- Patient when training others my skills and knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Working in group situations
- A sharp eye for detail and quality
- Organisational skills
- Easily establishes procedures
- Great time management skills
Timeline
Handyman/maintenance
Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
Cabinetmaker Tradesman
Resicom Joinery
01.2020 - 01.2024
Cabinetmaker Tradesman
Self Employed
04.2016 - 11.2019
Apprentice/Trade Qualified Cabinetmaker
Banjo Enterprises
09.2005 - 04.2016
Forklift License.
Port Macquarie TAFE
Certificate III - Cabinetmaking
TAFE Queensland
Completed Year 12 (HSC) -
St. Paul's College
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