Summary
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Work History
Education
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Additional Information
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James Castelnuovo

Newcastle

Summary

Highly enthusiastic carpentry foreman wanting to take the next step in my career by leveraging my decade of construction experience along with the previous decade of B2B account management to move into a permanent foreman position with a long term goal of landing in Project Management.


I've spent the last 6 years working as a contractor for a variety of companies, ranging from residential builders doing high end extensions in Sydney all the way to commercial builders working on jobs such as the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre, with the last 4 years focused between high density unit timber floor installation and finally overseeing a residential extension/renovation.


I have full confidence in my ability and my persona to work alongside a high level construction team to deliver first class finishes no matter what type of build it is.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpentry Foreman

CKY BUILD
05.2023 - Current
  • Overall management of a million dollar renovation/extension in Brisbane, works included adding an additional floor, changes to roof structure, combination of steel & timber frame works, exterior cladding & internal fitout.
  • Increased client satisfaction through consistent communication, addressing concerns promptly, and delivering exceptional results.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring team progress.
  • Maintained high-quality craftsmanship by enforcing attention to detail both through my personal work on the tools & managing contractors.
  • Reduced waste and saved costs with effective material management, cutting down on overall expenses.

Timber Floor Layer/Site Supervisor

All Floors Commercial
03.2020 - Current
  • Work as a contracted timber flooring installer across multiple Newcastle developments, including SKY Apartments.
  • Oversaw ongoing flow of the installations across the job including attending contractors meetings on behalf of All Floors.
  • Over this period trained up Jackson who is to this day still utilised as a master of repairs & timber installations.
  • Build great relationships with all contractors onsite to ensure efficiency when scheduling which stages of the building would be ready smooth workflow for everyone on each level at a time.

Carpenter

Intent Building
06.2015 - 03.2020
  • Completed my mature age carpentry apprenticeship & immediately shift to leading hand due to personal background in project management & client relationship building.
  • Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and executing carpentry tasks according to specifications.
  • Collaborated with my master builder to ensure seamless integration of carpentry work within larger construction projects.

Apple Business Specialist

Apple
01.2012 - 06.2014
  • Looked after Joint Venture, the Apple business members program, implementing engagement strategies utilised across the country.
  • Developed new business strategies for increased revenue generation and market expansion.
  • Was hired due to a long history of sales & B2B account management experience, with a focus on generating greater revenue while adhering to Apple's core values.
  • Established strong relationships with large scale companies & corporations across the country, including the implementation of Apple devices for AUSGRID.

Education

Carpentry Construction -

TAFE Hornsby
Hornsby, NSW
06.2017

High School Diploma -

Asquith Boys High School
Asquith, NSW
12.2004

Skills

  • Expert Communicator
  • Perfectionist Like Standards
  • Highly Adaptable
  • Team First Attitude

Additional Information

Why GWH?


Once I made the decision to shift away from contracting and seek out full time employment, the option of who to call first for me was simple. It was always GWH.


Through contracting I've worked for a large amount of builders both across Newcastle & Sydney. I can confidently say the best experience I've had to date was working on SKY Apartments for GWH.


The level of professionalism displayed from the top down, with what felt like just as much attention focused on the detail as it was on the timeline standing out to great appreciation. I have always gone about my own work in the exact same manner, being always wary of timelines but never letting them compromise the quality of my work. I believe this would be confirmed by any of the PM's & Foreman who oversaw SKY.


I appreciate the opportunity to put myself forward for any upcoming roles within GWH, including any that would still require me to be physically on the tools, as long as there is clear career progression in mind.

References

Chris Young - Director

CKY BUILD

0400 420 942


Brian Russell - Director

All Floors Commercial

0418 493 096


Jake Dibetta - Business Manager

Apple

0439 747 179

Timeline

Carpentry Foreman

CKY BUILD
05.2023 - Current

Timber Floor Layer/Site Supervisor

All Floors Commercial
03.2020 - Current

Carpenter

Intent Building
06.2015 - 03.2020

Apple Business Specialist

Apple
01.2012 - 06.2014

Carpentry Construction -

TAFE Hornsby

High School Diploma -

Asquith Boys High School
James Castelnuovo