Hone Tai Rakena
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Dedicated carpenter with over 9 years in commercial and residential construction. Skilled in problem-solving and committed to delivering quality results through effective teamwork and adherence to safety regulations. Skilled professional bringing several years of experience. Excellent organizational, planning, and time management abilities with advanced skills in rough and finish carpentry. Effectively manage supplies and crews to keep worksites smooth, efficient, and safe.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Carpenter
Benchmark builds
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Led construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to design and implement effective building solutions.
- Utilized hand and power tools effectively for various carpentry tasks.
- Performed finish work such as trimming doors, windows, installing countertops, cabinetry.
- Supervised a team of carpenters to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Assessed available materials and ordered additional supplies to ensure project continuity.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Ensured that all building codes and safety regulations were followed throughout each project.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on power tools and other equipment used by the carpentry team.
- Met with customers to help design custom entertainment centers, china cabinets, mantels and kitchen cabinets for residential homes.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Operated band, circular, and compound miter saws to accurately cut materials for construction projects.
Carpenter
Apex Interiors
Auckland , AKL
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Constructed frameworks and structures for residential and commercial projects to ensure stability.
- Operated power tools and hand tools safely and efficiently on job sites to enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently meet project timelines and deliver quality results.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Wood Work
Mangere College
Mangere, NZSkills
- Problem solving
- Deck building
- Power tools operation
- First aid training
- Building codes compliance
- Painting and finishing
- Demolition work
- Drywall installation
- Commercial construction experience
- Drywalling
- Door installation
- Framing techniques
- Woodwork assembly
- Edge joining
- Deck and walkway construction
- Ceiling construction
- Furniture building
- Weatherproofing structures
Timeline
Lead Carpenter
Benchmark builds
04.2019 - 04.2023
Carpenter
Apex Interiors
05.2016 - 03.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Wood Work
Mangere College