Jesse Ritchie

• Demonstrated leadership within construction teams, occasionally taking on leadership roles in various projects.
• Directed and contributed to commercial carpentry projects, overseeing formworking for a multi-story Hindu temple construction.
• Led water damage rectification projects at high-end hotels, orchestrating full repairs to flooded ballrooms caused by blocked stormwater.
• Involvement in the team that addressed the repair of facade and eave structures damaged by water infiltration
• Played a pivotal role in the massive structural repair of a three-story unit block affected by water damage. This included orchestrating the replacement of all load-bearing steel beams and large sections of timber joists to structurally repair the building.

SPS Projects (June 2023 - Present) Senior Carpenter

Key Projects and Responsibilities:

• High-End Health Retreat Renovation - Worked in a team of carpenters and also unsupervised, responsible for labourers apprentices and other trades. Focused on the precise construction of composite decking pathways, ensuring exact cutting and fitting for a stunning, curved design in a luxurious environment.
  Utilized premium materials and advanced techniques to ensure the decking's aesthetic appeal and durability.
  Coordinated detailed landscaping, blending aesthetic elegance with functional design.
  
• Beachfront House Overhaul - Part of the team responsible for interior demolition, enhancing the property's upscale charm and working collaboratively to maintain structural integrity.
  Installed high-end windows and doors, focusing on seamless integration and elegance, consistent with the property's luxurious coastal aesthetic.
  Led the framing and plasterboard installation, including the sheeting of bathrooms.
  
• Boutique Shop Conversion from Cottage - Worked unsupervised with another carpenter on extensive roof and gutter refurbishment, focusing on both upscale appearance and functionality.
  Directed the interior transformation with precise craftsmanship, particularly in laying the floating floor, involving meticulous contour cutting around rock walls.
  Installed premium aluminum-framed windows and doors, blending style with durability, and laid entrance tiles, ensuring high-quality finishes.
  
• Beauty Treatment Rooms Revamp - Spearheaded, with the help of a skilled laborer, a luxurious redesign and build, ensuring the new layout had high standards of quality.
  Employed advanced construction techniques for framing, ceiling framing, floor topping, and kitchen installations, aligning with the upscale project requirements.
  Orchestrated collaboration between construction, plumbing, and electrical teams, leading the project's direction to achieve a harmonious, high-end finish.
  

AALL Construction and Maintenance Experience:

• Led as the primary carpenter, overseeing a team on varied projects including penthouse renovations, house refurbishments, and landscaping.
• Managed diverse maintenance tasks for multiple real estate agencies, showcasing a wide range of skills.
• Collaborated closely with the builder in project planning and execution, often independently guiding the team and coordinating with other trades for timely project completion.

Flint Construction Experience:

• Collaborated with a carpentry team on a QBuild contract, specializing in renovating bathrooms for disabled access.
• Performed floor topping, wall lining, and finishing with Laminex panel sheeting, including occasional floor tiling.
• Executed major concreting projects, replacing driveways with designs suitable for disabled access.
• Contributed to school renovations, demonstrating adaptability across various construction projects.
• Participated in roofing and comprehensive restoration of fire-damaged houses.

Dive Supervisor 3ic at Passions of Paradise

• Collaborated with the skipper and first mate to plan daily trip operations, covering locations, schedules, and passenger needs.
• Oversaw medical paperwork for 120+ snorkeling passengers.
• Maintained CPR and First Aid proficiency, ready for emergency response.

Dive Instructor

• Guided up to 4 introductory and 8 certified scuba divers on Great Barrier Reef dives, reaching depths of up to 30 meters.
• Delivered morning safety briefings for introductory and certified diving, as well as snorkeling