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Mark Blank

Apprentice Carpenter
Hamilton

Summary

Dedicated Third Year Apprentice Carpenter with four years experience in renovations & general carpentry works. Promoting positive work ethic, great communication skills. Outgoing and committed to teamwork.


Previous Estimator with 10-years background in the construction industry. Superior knowledge of cost analysis and business operations. Outstanding Frame & Truss Design / Costing Background with a high product knowledge across building materials.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice Carpenter

Smith & Sons Hamilton
07.2020 - Current
  • Streamlined workflow by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and materials for easy access during daily tasks.
  • Earned praise from supervisors for consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded expectations.
  • Increased workplace safety by adhering to company guidelines and Health & Safety requirements during all carpentry tasks.
  • Developed strong carpentry skills through hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced mentors.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication channels with team members, fostering camaraderie, and promoting collaboration on projects.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by seeking feedback from supervisors and implementing suggestions for refining carpentry techniques.
  • Interpreted specifications and construction drawings to understand tasks necessary to complete each job.

Senior Estimator / Detailer

Bunnings Frame & Truss
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Provide cost estimates / quotes for multi-residential projects within new developments for existing major clients and ensure we are competitive in a tight market an translating this into accepted orders.
  • Work with the team to introduce cost saving construction methods for frame and truss and liase with builders for their input to ensure competitiveness.
  • Provide feedback and advise to other team members who are in training or need different thoughts on particular jobs.
  • Detail truss jobs as required to help out the detailing team and offer quote / detailing for jobs from regular clients to ease pressure on that team.
  • Setup meetings with clients and account managers to help to process of turning quotes into orders by walking clients through what our company does and talking to the clients about any concerns with the project they may have.

Estimator / Detailer

Hitech Trusses & Wall Frames
03.2016 - 10.2018
  • Produce detailed layouts and computations for Posi-Strut and Roof Trusses using MiTek 20/20 for construction
  • Carry out site measures and rectification work onsite for clients as required
  • Provide technical advice and resolve onsite issues that arise during the framing stage of the project
  • Maintain a solid relationship with our client base through service, industry knowledge and providing a complete framing package
  • Ensure our off shore estimators are kept up to date with our company standards and made aware of any changes to design standards
  • Produce Frame & Truss Estimates using MiTek 20/20 Engineering Software For Regular Clients and enquiries through the website

Commercial Estimator

Timber Truss Pty Ltd
02.2013 - 04.2015
  • Prepare detailed frame & truss quotations & designs for commercial projects in-line with relevant building codes and standards
  • Communicate any design issues or technical problems with architects & engineers involved in the project
  • Ensure all quotes / pricing are in conformity with company standards or as communicated by the sales manager
  • Work with clients & relevant supervisors to ensure all quotes meet their requirements & are within the legal parameters for commercial building

Sales/Quotations

Canterbury Roof Tiles
03.2012 - 02.2013
  • Prepare quotations for relevant roofing works as requested by the builder
  • Organise deliveries to site and roofers as required to carry out roof tiling works or repairs
  • Inspect and quote damaged / leaking roofs. Do onsite measures for re-roofs
  • Prepare quotations as requested by builders to the plans provided for roof tiles and outdoor paving products

Estimator

Estimating New Zealand Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Prepare BOQs using solidbuilder estimating software for different builders throughout New Zealand
  • Produce Estimates In A Timely Manner And In Accordance With Relevant Building Codes And Standards
  • Keep Up To Date With Different Building Systems And Technical Requirements When Quoting Building Materials

Technical Resource - Estimation

PlaceMakers Ltd National Office
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Critique Solidbuilder and smartstart databases to ensure correct product conversion and take-offs are being supplied
  • Document recommendations & best practice techniques to provide efficiencies in The PlaceMakers Estimating Solutions
  • Document recommendations & best practice techniques to provide efficiencies in The PlaceMakers Estimating Solutions
  • Dimond Roofing Integration – Working with Solidbuilder programmers to create a quick and accurate roofing take-off to Dimond Roofing New Zealand
  • Develop classroom tutorials for Solidbuilder to provide in branch and classroom training. Train new estimators as requested by branches

Estimator

PlaceMakers Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Use Mitek 20/20 Engineering Software To Produce Frame & Truss Estimates For Builders
  • Produce BOQs using SolidBuilder Take-Off software for the purpose of producing a whole house takeoff service to account customers
  • Liase with customers and sales reps to discuss project requirements and pricing relevant to their build
  • Use Design-In-Hyne software and Design-It to ensure framing members are specified as per the NZS-3604

Skills

Problem Solving

Carpentry

Framing

Worksite safety

Communication abilities

General carpentry

Construction drawing interpretation

Interests

  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Rugby

Software

MiTek 20/20

Microsoft Excel

Pryda V4

DesignIT

Timeline

Apprentice Carpenter

Smith & Sons Hamilton
07.2020 - Current

Senior Estimator / Detailer

Bunnings Frame & Truss
09.2018 - 02.2020

Estimator / Detailer

Hitech Trusses & Wall Frames
03.2016 - 10.2018

Commercial Estimator

Timber Truss Pty Ltd
02.2013 - 04.2015

Sales/Quotations

Canterbury Roof Tiles
03.2012 - 02.2013

Estimator

Estimating New Zealand Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012

Technical Resource - Estimation

PlaceMakers Ltd National Office
01.2010 - 01.2011

Estimator

PlaceMakers Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010

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