Ian Rouse
Wellington
Summary
Experienced carpenter offering 15+ years in residential construction, design and project management. Well-organized planner with good multitasking and time management skills. Knowledgeable about industry standards, regulations and health and safety requirements. Successful at managing supplies, subcontractors and site crews to achieve high quality, customer-focused results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter/Designer/Project Manager
Self-employed
Wellington, WGN
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Designer, project manager and lead builder on high-end residential property in Houghton Bay.
- Extremely difficult site access required high degree of logistical planning included multiple helicopter lifts to site, material orders and scheduling sub-contractors.
- Risk assessment and management was central to the success of this project.
Furniture Designer/Cabinet Maker
Self-employed 'IRFD'
Wellington, WGN
03.2013 - 06.2020
- Business owner, designer and maker of custom, high-end furniture. This position allowed me to expand my passion for design and carpentry and produce handmade pieces unique to each client.
- This was a very customer focused role. High attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills were paramount to deliver a quality service and product.
Carpenter/Construction Foreman
Appetite For Construction Ltd
Wellington, WGN
03.2010 - 04.2013
- Focusing primarily on 1920-1960 villa renovations, this position was very customer focused and ongoing communication with clients was central to the success of projects.
- A broad range of specialist carpentry work and construction techniques were employed with strong finish carpentry key to quality work.
Carpenter
CeeKay Construction Ltd.
Wellington, WGN
09.2004 - 09.2009
- Organized project work by reading plans and assessing job specifications to determine optimal work practice.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design
Victoria University School of Architecture
Wellington, NZ10.2011
Level 4 Trade Certificate in Carpentry - Carpentry
BCITO
Wellington BCITO07.2007
Level 3 Carpentry Certificate - Carpentry And Construction
Weltec
Weltec Wellington01.2005
NCEA Level 3 - English Literature, Economics, Sports Science
Forest High School
U.K.07.1998
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Self-drive and discipline
- Creative thinking and ability to problem solve
- Active listener and good communicator
- Project management
- Residential and Commercial Renovations
- Time management
- Hardware Installation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Drivers Licence
Full, clean NZ licence. Manual & Auto.
LBP
Licenced Building Practitioner
Timeline
Carpenter/Designer/Project Manager
Self-employed
07.2020 - 08.2022
Furniture Designer/Cabinet Maker
Self-employed 'IRFD'
03.2013 - 06.2020
Carpenter/Construction Foreman
Appetite For Construction Ltd
03.2010 - 04.2013
Carpenter
CeeKay Construction Ltd.
09.2004 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design
Victoria University School of Architecture
Level 4 Trade Certificate in Carpentry - Carpentry
BCITO
Level 3 Carpentry Certificate - Carpentry And Construction
Weltec
NCEA Level 3 - English Literature, Economics, Sports Science
Forest High School
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