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Education
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Caspian Nicholls

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Lead Carpenter with over 11 years experience in carpentry and construction. Dedicated to completing construction projects on time or ahead of schedule. Educated and practiced in wide range of construction
practices, equipment and tools. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Motivated to learn and continuing to upskill.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Carpenter

Langham & Co
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Completed installations of building structures, internal and external fit out, flooring and roofing
  • Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organisational skills.
  • Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
  • Assigning and explaining tasks to the project team
  • Communicating with clients in order to determine the time frames within which projects will be completed
  • Calculating the amount of labour, time and material's needed for each project
  • Ordering all construction materials needed for projects
  • Supervising the company's field carpenters, unskilled and semi-skilled workers and subcontractors
  • Preforming all carpentry duties required
  • Maintaining accurate records of all work done by the project team
  • Completed tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.
  • Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.

Army Reservist /Infantryman

Australian Defence Force
02.2023 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with superiors and subordinates alike, facilitating smooth execution of orders during high-stress situations.
  • Maintained strict discipline within the ranks enforcing adherence to military standards and regulations.


Farm Hand

Wattle Vale Partnership
09.2021 - 12.2021
    • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
    • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
    • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to harvest crop
    • Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.

Lead Carpenter and Strata Specialist

Boedel Construction
04.2018 - 10.2021
  • Large scale commercial and residential building maintenance
  • Built client relationships
  • Identifying and resolving strata committee issues
  • Overseeing each job from end to end, including initial inspection to quoting and carrying out requested work
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Apprentice Carpenter

SAVCON Construction
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Operated EWP and cherry picker equipment
  • Large scale steel works
  • Internal fit outs on commercial buildings
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
  • Observed all OH&S and corporate safety regulations and procedures.

Apprentice Carpenter

GVH Construction
09.2013 - 04.2017
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
  • Observed all OH&S and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
  • Gained valuable skills through observing lead carpenters lessons and methods
  • Pick up materials

McDonald's

McDonald's Restaurant
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Hornsby Tafe
Sydney, NSW
06.2019

Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School
North Turramurra, NSW
06.2014

High School Diploma -

Barker College
Hornsby, NSW
12.2012

Skills

    • Hand and Power Tool Operation
    • Subflooring Installation
    • Advanced Roofing
    • Carpentry and Woodworking skills
    • Heavy machinery operations
      • Work Crew Coordination
      • Attention to detail
      • Ability to work well under pressure
      • Adaptability

Certification

  • National WHS General Construction Induction Training
  • Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
  • Certificate III in Carpentry
  • Currently doing Builders course


Timeline

Army Reservist /Infantryman

Australian Defence Force
02.2023 - Current

Lead Carpenter

Langham & Co
01.2022 - 08.2024

Farm Hand

Wattle Vale Partnership
09.2021 - 12.2021

Lead Carpenter and Strata Specialist

Boedel Construction
04.2018 - 10.2021

Apprentice Carpenter

SAVCON Construction
11.2017 - 04.2018

Apprentice Carpenter

GVH Construction
09.2013 - 04.2017

McDonald's

McDonald's Restaurant
01.2012 - 03.2013

Hornsby Tafe

Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School

High School Diploma -

Barker College
  • National WHS General Construction Induction Training
  • Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
  • Certificate III in Carpentry
  • Currently doing Builders course


Caspian Nicholls