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Work History
Education
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Awards & Achievements
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THEO THOMAS

Numurkah,VIC

Summary

Qualified Carpenter with 12 years of experience in managing and completing diverse construction projects. Proven ability to control costs and maintain high-quality standards through effective material and labor management. Strong background in commercial building, complemented by a Certificate IV in Building and Construction. Committed to contributing expertise to a collaborative team environment while continuously learning and adapting to new challenges.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Qualified Carpenter

Iconic Tiny Homes
Melbourne, Vic
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed all phases of luxury tiny home projects, including framing, internal lining, tiling, external cladding & fit off.
  • Ensured compliance with weight and size restrictions for tiny home constructions.
  • Collaborated with various trades to solve problems and enhance project functionality.

Implemented design elements for aesthetic appeal and efficiency in tiny homes.

Self employed

Complete Carpentry (THEO THOMAS)
Numurkah, Vic
11.2021 - 11.2024
  • Operated small carpentry business for three years with a qualified carpenter and laborer.
  • Executed diverse projects, including renovations, decks, pergolas, tiling, plastering, and insurance work.
  • Collaborated with local builders, including Diverse Builders and Cavalier Homes, on various projects.
  • Ensured client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail in final product delivery.
  • Achieved deadlines while introducing innovative materials and problem-solving strategies.
  • Fostered a positive work environment for team members to enhance productivity.

Qualified Carpenter

Aarons Outdoors
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • This job involves building structures such as studios, pergolas and decks for clients at there homes. The studios range from 1 open room (generally under 10sqm to avoid a permit) but can also go to size of a 1 bedroom, 1 bath and living area depending on the space provided to work with.
  • Also building certain structures at childcare facilities to create a new space for the children and teachers granted by the government
  • I would have to manage time very wisely on these jobs and to organize materials for the job to move smoothly and meet deadlines.
  • Quality is a must on these jobs to create each clients dream come true in there own backyard space. Overseeing other workers involved is a must so quality is assured on each of these jobs

Qualified Carpenter

Marrick Group
Melbourne, Victoria
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Became one of the leading carpenters on this jobsite overseeing many groups constructing a large quantity of townhouses.
  • My role was to over look the other trades work, keep control of the quality, make sure tasks are achieved, set out work for these teams to continue to pursue.
  • setting out, subfloors, erecting walls, bracing structures, erecting safety rails, installing large steel components into the structures were among many tasks involved

Qualified Carpenter

Sharplines Carpentry
Melbourne, Victoria
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Framed new construction of high end 4 storey townhomes, with tasks such as timber framing with steel components, fire rated each townhouse to comply with the fire rating, installed hyspan trusses and sheet flooring
  • Carried out carpentry work on a 27million dollar project at Pentleigh & Essendon Grammar school's new stadium. (majority of these tasks were taken out on elevated work platforms such as scissor and boom lifts).
  • Completed another carpentry package at a disability school in Bundoora, creating new decks, feature pergolas, hardwood seats, fix out inside the new dwelling also.

Qualified Carpenter

Beau Mckeown Carpentry & Maintenance
Numurkah, Victoria
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Worked on a wide range of jobs including: New homes, renovations, light commercial, pergolas/verandahs, decks, cladding.
  • Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
  • Boxed out house slabs/footpaths, with the use of reinforcements.
  • Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
  • Supervised an apprentice for the past 3 years and showed him the correct and safe work methods to perform in the building industry.
  • Can efficiently manage a team of workers to achieve the goal ahead.
  • Managed the business while the boss was away on holiday for 2 months with tasks such as: take phone calls, organised other trades, work out quantities and order materials, work with clients and meet deadlines.

4th Year Apprentice

Beau Mckeown Carpentry & Maintenance
Numurkah, Victoria
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Became able to work alone and still efficiently perform the task set in front of me
  • Comfortably started reading plans whether residential or commercially drawn.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.

2nd - 3rd Year Apprentice

Innov8tive Carpentry - Rick Few
Numurkah, Victoria
01.2015 - 10.2017
  • Learnt most of my trade in these years from jobs including: set outs, straightening internal walls, hanging doors
  • Also worked on more commercial job sites which gave me the opportunity to become more familiar with bigger plans and OH&S safety procedures
  • Handled all delegated tasks, and had great attention to detail when needed
  • Gave every task a 100% so i could learn and be the best Carpenter i could be
  • Listened intently to help my knowledge grow
  • Nominated for 2nd Year Apprentice of the year

Labourer

Grifbuild
Numurkah, Victoria
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Worked on one high end residential building for 12months
  • Used hebel cladding and laid old recycled flooring throughout the house
  • Always came to work on time and with the correct work ethic to accomplish as much as possible
  • Helped out in any way possible, no matter what the job was
  • Worked well within teams of the business

1st Year Apprentice

Shane Moore - Private Builder
Numurkah, Victoria
03.2013 - 01.2014
  • Constructed new homes for volume builders such as simmonds
  • Framework through to lockups, external lockups, fix outs and fit offs
  • Moved supplies, tools and equipment from trucks to work areas and organized based on expected needs.

Education

Completed - Certificate IV in Building & Construction

HIA
03.2022

Certificate 3 in Carpentry -

Skilled Training Victoria
Shepparton, Vic
12.2017

Finished Year 11 -

Numurkah Secondary College
Numurkah, Vic
12.2012

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Work ethic
  • Active listening
  • Punctuality
  • Career motivation
  • Self-motivation
  • Team collaboration
  • Leadership and independence
  • Tool proficiency
  • Time management

Awards & Achievements

  • Nominee for 2nd year Apprentice of the Year Award 2015
  • Numurkah football club - Reserves best and fairest 2016 & 2017
  • Murray football league - Reserves Premiership 2017
  • Murray football league - Reserves runner up best and fairest 2017
  • Picola district football league - Senior Premiership 2019

References

Iconic Tiny Homes - Dylan Taylor

Phone: 0400058060

Aarons Outdoors - Matt Waites

Phone: 0433590390

Sharplines Carpentry - John Ferris

Phone: 0421112050

Beau Mckeown Carpentry & Maintenance

Phone: 0429426739

Innov8tive Carpentry - Rick Few

Phone: 0438028783

Timeline

Qualified Carpenter

Iconic Tiny Homes
11.2024 - Current

Self employed

Complete Carpentry (THEO THOMAS)
11.2021 - 11.2024

Qualified Carpenter

Aarons Outdoors
01.2021 - 11.2021

Qualified Carpenter

Marrick Group
09.2020 - 12.2020

Qualified Carpenter

Sharplines Carpentry
05.2020 - 09.2020

Qualified Carpenter

Beau Mckeown Carpentry & Maintenance
01.2018 - 04.2020

4th Year Apprentice

Beau Mckeown Carpentry & Maintenance
10.2016 - 01.2018

2nd - 3rd Year Apprentice

Innov8tive Carpentry - Rick Few
01.2015 - 10.2017

Labourer

Grifbuild
01.2014 - 01.2015

1st Year Apprentice

Shane Moore - Private Builder
03.2013 - 01.2014

Completed - Certificate IV in Building & Construction

HIA

Certificate 3 in Carpentry -

Skilled Training Victoria

Finished Year 11 -

Numurkah Secondary College
THEO THOMAS