Paul Lowe
Pheasant Creek,VIC
Summary
Skilled Carpenter with comprehensive understanding of construction layout, woodworking techniques and safety procedures. Strengths include interpreting plans, selecting materials, and using tools to complete projects efficiently. Demonstrated ability to lead teams on residential construction projects which resulted in timely completion within budget constraints. Known for creativity, problem-solving skills and commitment to maintaining high quality standards. Always considered myself a peoples person.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Subcontractor
Crystalwood Constructions
Pheasant Creek, VIC
02.2023 - Current
- Used a wide variety of power/battery and hand tools for carpentry projects.
- Built wooden structures including walls, floors, decks and roofs according to plans or instructions.
- Accurately measured, cut, and assembled materials.
- Planned and measured out work from blueprints, drawings, or verbal instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness of job sites throughout construction process.
- Strong attention to detail & commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work effectivly both independently & as part of a team.
- Adhered to all health & safety guidelines & procedures.
Carpenter
Valley Maintenance Services
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Various duties
- Tiling
- Kitchen demo & new kitchen installations
- Basic plumbing
- Plastering
- Wet area caulking
- Quality & time efficient
- Working within a team
- Onsite staff Leadership
- Problem solving
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Various other duties as required
- Ability to work effectivly both independently & as part of a team.
- Adhered to all health & safety guidelines & procedures.
Stations Team Carpentry Leading Hand
John Holland Group/CNDD
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Supervision of other trades & contractors
- Various duties as instructed & required
- Assist other trades
- Working within a team
- Quality & time efficient
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectivly both independently & as part of a team.
- Adhered to all health & safety guidelines & procedures.
Carpenter
Subcontracting Maintenance Carpenter
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Building maintenance & repairs
- Department Health & Human Services sites Building/Property Maintenance
- (DHHS Plenty Residential Services, DHHS Hurstbridge Farm & DHHS various Housing sites)
- Real Estate offices Building/Property Maintenance
- Reactive & Preventative Maintenance
- New constructions - Decks, Pergolas etc
- Sound knowledge of general building
- Quality efficient
- Proficient in reading of building plans
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Strong Interpersonal skill
- Ability to work effectivly both independently & as part of a team.
- Adhered to all health & safety guidelines & procedures.
Building Maintenance
ACSAG Rossana View's Aged Care
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Grounds Maintenance
- Reactive & preventative maintenance
- Essential services maintenance
- Documentation in relation to compliance for accreditation standards (Aged Care Act)
- Sound knowledge of general building
- Quality efficient
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Team player within a team culture
- Ability to work effectivly both independently & as part of a team.
- Adhered to all health & safety guidelines & procedures.
Production Manager
Key Image Window Coverings
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: (New owner hand over from Business sale)
- Provided custom made quality home/commercial window coverings
- Client liaison
- Supplier liaison & price negotiations
- Time management
- Onsite measuring
- Continual staff morale building
- Meeting monthly budgets
- Proficient use of computer
- Problem solving
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- (New owner hand over from Business sale)
Managing Director
Key Image Design Pty Ltd (Family Business)
03.1992 - 06.2012
- Company Overview: (Sold Business June 2012)
- Construction of offices & continual building & improvements to infrastructure
- Provided custom made quality home/commercial window coverings
- Implemented production procedures
- Implemented production/invoicing/freight software for efficient manufacturing & tracking
- Travelled regional & interstate for sales/promotion of company
- Promoted company via industry shows
- Client liaison
- Supplier liaison & price negotiations
- Time management
- Onsite measuring
- Continual staff morale building
- Meeting monthly budgets
- Proficient use of computer
- Problem solving
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- (Sold Business June 2012)
Computer Site Engineering / Data Electrical Services Australia
01.1987 - 03.1992
- Construction & Installation of Computer rooms
- After several years, advanced to inner city high rise building projects as site Supervisor
- Proficient in reading of building plans
- Time management
- Employee supervision & instruction
Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner
11.1980 - 01.1987
- Home Extensions, Fit outs, decks & pergolas
- Provided quality custom made kitchen cabinets, Wall units
- Onsite demo, removal & new installations
- Onsite measuring
- Proficient in reading of building plans
- Time management
Education
Year 10 -
Qualified Carpenter/Joiner -
Vic HR Truck License -
Vic Driver's License -
Taxi Commission Passenger Bus License (60 Seater) -
Rail Industry Worker Card -
Work Safe Construction Induction White Card -
Work Safe High Risk Work - WP - EWP License -
Work Safe High Risk Work - CN License -
Work Safe High Risk Work - LF License -
Working Safely At Heights -
Skills
- Building renovation
- Residential construction
- Woodwork assembly
- Joinery techniques
- Carpentry expertise
- Cost estimation
- Attention to detail
- Deck building
- Project management
- Framing construction
- Finish carpentry
- Multitasking and organization
- Worksite safety
- Safety guidelines adherence
- Client communication
- Project planning
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- OSHA regulations
- Exceptional finish carpentry skills
- Team collaboration
- Repair and maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Staff management
Accomplishments
- Awarded National Emergency Medal (CFA Back Saturday Fires 2009)
- Awarded CFA Chief Officer Unit Citation for Bravery (CFA Back Saturday Fires 2009)
- Awarded CFA Badge Campaign Fires (CFA Back Saturday Fires 2009)
- Awarded CFA 10 Years Long Service
- Awarded CFA 15 Years Long Service
- Awarded CFA 20 Years Long Service
- Awarded CFA 25 Years Long Service
- Former CFA 2nd Lieutenant Officer
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- AFL Football
- Local Football Club member
- Surfing
- Camping
- CFA Volunteer 23 Years
- 4X4 Driving
- Home Improvements & Repairs
References
- Daniel Horvat, Metro Trains Melbourne, Projects Division Supervisor, 0499 027699
- John Sperway, John Holland, Structures Foreman, 0414 592432
- Wayne Bailey, ACSAG Rosanna View's, 0413 220051
Timeline
Subcontractor
Crystalwood Constructions
02.2023 - Current
Carpenter
Valley Maintenance Services
05.2019 - 02.2023
Stations Team Carpentry Leading Hand
John Holland Group/CNDD
07.2017 - 05.2019
Carpenter
Subcontracting Maintenance Carpenter
04.2015 - 07.2017
Building Maintenance
ACSAG Rossana View's Aged Care
04.2013 - 04.2015
Production Manager
Key Image Window Coverings
07.2012 - 03.2013
Managing Director
Key Image Design Pty Ltd (Family Business)
03.1992 - 06.2012
Computer Site Engineering / Data Electrical Services Australia
01.1987 - 03.1992
Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner
11.1980 - 01.1987
Year 10 -
Qualified Carpenter/Joiner -
Vic HR Truck License -
Vic Driver's License -
Taxi Commission Passenger Bus License (60 Seater) -
Rail Industry Worker Card -
Work Safe Construction Induction White Card -
Work Safe High Risk Work - WP - EWP License -
Work Safe High Risk Work - CN License -
Work Safe High Risk Work - LF License -
Working Safely At Heights -
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