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Alan CHADD

Christchurch,Lincoln

Summary

Talented Carpenter/ Builder offering over 30 years of experience in all environments. Well-organized planner with good multitasking and time management skills. Knowledgeable about both rough and finish carpentry techniques. Successful at managing supplies and site crews to lead safe and efficient projects.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreperson/Carpenter

Downer
07.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Completed installations of building structures.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
  • Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
  • Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to improve productivity and workflow.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
  • Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Read and interpreted plans and construction documents to determine project directives.

LeadHand Carpenter

Brian Perry Civil / Fletchers
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Civil work and infrastructure.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Completed installations from concrete culverts to bridges
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.

Carpenter

Bradford Building LTD
03.2015 - 06.2017
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Used nail guns, saws and grinders safely and without incident.
  • Installed frames and secured to walls and support structures.
  • Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
  • Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting plans, build areas and work orders.
  • Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes
  • Created custom frames to meet needs of individual customers.
  • Hung variety of frames with precision and accuracy.
  • Inspected frames, identified issues such as warping, and implemented corrections.
  • Used appropriate glues, adhesives and sealants for frames, correctly handling chemicals to minimize exposure.
  • Sanded and finished frames to achieve smooth, professional look.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.

Director/Construction Worker

Topcliffeproperty Solutions
07.2012 - 02.2015
  • Fire and Flood Insurance work
  • Kitchen Fitting
  • Property Restoration
  • Bathroom Installations
  • Flooring
  • Doors / Frames
  • Stud work
  • Skirting and Architrave

Carpenter

Assured Building Solutions
02.2003 - 02.2012
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • General House Maintenance for tenanted Property and council housing
  • 24 hour Call out
  • Day to Day jobs Carpentry / Plumbing / Tiling and Roofing
  • Read and interpret plans to follow specifications of projects.

Carpenter

Lawrence Marr
03.1994 - 05.2003
  • Civil Engineering and general building
  • Driving Plant Machinery
  • Breaking up concrete pits
  • Formwork / concreteing
  • Drainage
  • Plastering and rendering
  • Demolition

Carpenter

Timberlines Joinery
06.1987 - 08.1994
  • Shopfitting and bespoke furniture
  • Assembling machined cabinets in work shop
  • Shop fit outs Throughout the uk
  • Fitted Kitchens

Skills

  • Structure Assembly
  • Inspection and Repair
  • Cabinet Repair
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Deck Construction
  • Stud Framing
  • Exceptional Finish Carpentry Skills
  • Calculations and Measurements
  • Site Maintenance
  • Drilling and Framing
  • Plumbing Tools
  • Exterior Painting
  • Decision-Making and Prioritization
  • Project Management
  • Deck and Walkway Construction
  • Instructing
  • Demolition and Cleanup
  • Construction Management
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Structural Knowledge
  • Work Crew Coordination
  • Cabinetry Installation
  • Cabinet Building
  • Forming and Pouring
  • Power Tool Maintenance and Care

Accomplishments

Since i have lived in New Zealand , i have constantly bettered myself in my trade. I enjoy my work immensely and get great satisfaction out of it.

I am honest, trustworthy, reliable and give 110% to anything i do.

Timeline

Foreperson/Carpenter

Downer
07.2022 - Current

LeadHand Carpenter

Brian Perry Civil / Fletchers
01.2017 - 06.2021

Carpenter

Bradford Building LTD
03.2015 - 06.2017

Director/Construction Worker

Topcliffeproperty Solutions
07.2012 - 02.2015

Carpenter

Assured Building Solutions
02.2003 - 02.2012

Carpenter

Lawrence Marr
03.1994 - 05.2003

Carpenter

Timberlines Joinery
06.1987 - 08.1994

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