Sam Riley
The Gap
Summary
Talented Carpenter offering over 22 years of experienced gained in both residential and commercial construction in Australia / UK. Knowledgeable about traditional and modern finish carpentry techniques. Bring Ethical, caring, leadership quality-focused skills committed to OHS regulations whilst working as part of a team. Efficient working style takes difficult jobs through to completion.
Well-organized planner with good multitasking and time management skills. . Successful at managing supplies and site teams to lead safe and efficient projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director / Lead Carpenter
Riley Well Built PTY LTD
01.2018 - Current
- Drove business expansion by 20% year on year to build profitable, reliable, company by identifying new clients, whilst maintaining focus on long term cliental.
- Conducting research into new technologies and industry expectation.
- Developing enjoyable, stress free building projects for my clients.
- High-quality craftsmanship in all aspects of work.
- Collaborated with over 35 skilled tradespeople to ensure seamless integration of carpentry work within larger construction projects.
- Optimized workspace organization by maintaining clean, safe, and efficient work environment throughout each project''s duration.
- Conducted thorough final inspections of completed projects to assure adherence to specifications and industry standards.
Landscape Contractor
Indigenous Design Landscapes
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Works completed on many landscape designs include.
- Decking / boardwalks 12 per year
- Kids play grounds 3 per year
- Pergola's 5-6 per year
- Shed's large and small
- Ensured safety compliance at job sites by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Contractor Project Manager
Melbourne Chainwire Fencing
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Build and fit out large office areas, board room, staff kitchen meals room.
- Established effective communication among 25 team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Organize quotes and manage trades.
- Established effective communication among 25 team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- OHS / open and close site.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Reported regularly to client on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Established on going projects with client.
Contractor Project Manager
Amare Safety
06.2018 - 03.2019
- To construct large showroom, embroidery room, staff toilets and alter existing office spaces within new head office.
- Project was delivered on time and within it's $400k budget.
- Project lead to ongoing work with client over many years with great working relationship.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
Custom Cabinet Maker
P.R. Jarvis PTY LTD
01.2005 - 06.2018
- Heritage restoration using traditional bench joiner techniques / craftsmanship methods.
- Post and Beam type construction.
- Manufacturing, installing solid timber custom kitchens.
- Machining and use of recycled timbers.
- Shop fitting shoe company over 400 stores.
- Commercial office fit outs, Budget $150K.
- Residential extensions and renovation works $1m-$1.8m.
- Read and interpreted design plans to understand project specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Box Hill Senior Secondary College
Mont Albert North, VIC11.1996
Skills
- Commercial / Residential Construction Experience
- Framing construction
- Plan Reading
- Site Set out
- Shop Fitting
- Exceptional Finish Carpentry Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Custom Cabinetry
- Structural Knowledge
- First and Second Fix
- OHS Regulations
- Suspended Ceiling Partitioning
Certification
- Certified Carpenter, Victorian Apprenticeship System 19 June 2001 -
- Certificate 5 in Building, Holmes Glen Tafe 2009
- White / red card
- QLD drivers Lisence
Amazing collection
Hand / cordless tools, contained within commercial truck.
Timeline
Contractor Project Manager
Melbourne Chainwire Fencing
01.2020 - 03.2020
Landscape Contractor
Indigenous Design Landscapes
07.2019 - 12.2023
Contractor Project Manager
Amare Safety
06.2018 - 03.2019
Director / Lead Carpenter
Riley Well Built PTY LTD
01.2018 - Current
Custom Cabinet Maker
P.R. Jarvis PTY LTD
01.2005 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Box Hill Senior Secondary College
- Certified Carpenter, Victorian Apprenticeship System 19 June 2001 -
- Certificate 5 in Building, Holmes Glen Tafe 2009
- White / red card
- QLD drivers Lisence
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