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Leon Klaassen

Fairlight,NSW

Summary

I am currently a part-time self-employed Carpenter completing residential carpentry and joinery projects.

Prior to this, I spent 4 years as a Production Designer / Project Coordinator for a small joinery company on the Northern Beaches. Daily aspects of these roles involved coordinating projects with other team members from sale to completion, liaising between designers and clients, and organising subcontractors and suppliers.


I hold a current NSW trade licence for Carpentry, Kitchen Bathroom and Laundry renovations.


I am willing to obtain any police checks or certifications as required.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Carpentry, Kitchen Bathroom & Laundry Renovations

Self-employed
10.2022 - Current


  • All aspects of running and maintaining a solo small business. Including quoting, joinery design, installations, carpentry, material sourcing.

Joinery - Project Coordinator /Production Designer

Moy's Custom Cabinets ( Formerly KIS Kitchens )
10.2018 - 09.2022
  • Multicam CNC programming and operation, using KitchenCAD Pro and Polyboard design software.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Stayed current on industry standards and innovations to ensure up-to-date knowledge in design techniques and materials.
  • Managed and led teams of sub-contractors, including carpenters, painters, tilers, plumbers and electricians.
  • Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.


Joinery Sales and Design

Granite Transformations - Brookvale
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Design and sales of residential joinery and engineered stone benchtops.
  • Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
  • Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
  • Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
  • Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.

Carpentry, Kitchen Bathroom & Laundry Renovations

Self Employed
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Managed all aspects of small residential carpentry and joinery projects.

Joinery Installer

Granite Transformations - Brookvale
09.2012 - 05.2015
  • Residential joinery and engineered stone benchtop installations
  • Workshop assembly and Multicam CNC operations.

Carpenter Foreman

KM Smith Builder
02.2007 - 04.2011
  • Mentored junior carpenters to develop their skills, ensuring a well-trained workforce for future projects.
  • Increased project efficiency by delegating tasks and supervising a team of carpenters.
  • Ensured compliance with building codes by thoroughly reviewing design plans before commencing construction tasks.
  • Reduced material waste by implementing accurate measurements, cutting techniques, and proper storage practices.

Carpenter Foreman

PR Barron - Builder
03.2004 - 09.2006
  • Residential building projects in London and Kent, UK

Carpenter Foreman

BA Stone Construction
03.2001 - 02.2004
  • Residential, high-end building projects in Queenstown, NZ

Carpenter

Fox Building Contractors
02.1994 - 03.2001
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
  • Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Completed 4 year apprenticeship


Education

Kitchen, Bathroom And Laundry Renovation Licence

TAFE
Sydney, NSW
2016

Apprenticeship - Carpentry
Auckland, New Zealand
1998

Kerikeri High School
Bay Of Islands, New Zealand

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Project Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Assurance

Certification

  • NSW Licence- Carpentry
  • NSW Licence - Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Renovations
  • White Card
  • NSW Driver Licence - C - Unrestricted
  • Working at Heights


Hobbies & Interests

Family time (wife and 2 children), running, surfing and mountain biking.

Languages

English

Timeline

Carpentry, Kitchen Bathroom & Laundry Renovations

Self-employed
10.2022 - Current

Joinery - Project Coordinator /Production Designer

Moy's Custom Cabinets ( Formerly KIS Kitchens )
10.2018 - 09.2022

Joinery Sales and Design

Granite Transformations - Brookvale
03.2018 - 10.2018

Carpentry, Kitchen Bathroom & Laundry Renovations

Self Employed
05.2015 - 06.2017

Joinery Installer

Granite Transformations - Brookvale
09.2012 - 05.2015

Carpenter Foreman

KM Smith Builder
02.2007 - 04.2011

Carpenter Foreman

PR Barron - Builder
03.2004 - 09.2006

Carpenter Foreman

BA Stone Construction
03.2001 - 02.2004

Carpenter

Fox Building Contractors
02.1994 - 03.2001

Kitchen, Bathroom And Laundry Renovation Licence

TAFE

Apprenticeship - Carpentry

Kerikeri High School

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