Anthony Vermeulen
Bath,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and personable carpenter with over 10 years experience in carpentry, construction and customer service. Proficient in complete home construction, remodels, and renovations. Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship with a good attitude and completing projects within specified timelines, often finishing ahead of schedule.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
JCR Custom Renovations
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, window, door, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Examined wood, work areas, and supplies for defects and damage before and after completing projects.
- Followed safety protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and team safety.
- Operated jackhammers, wet saws and other power tools for demolition work.
- Pulled out salvageable items before full structural demolition.
- Loaded debris, rubble and hazardous material into correct collection containers.
- Used sledgehammers, drills, pneumatic tools, nail guns, and a wide variety of power saws to complete detailed work
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
Landscape Project Manager
TP's Property Maintenance
08.2023 - Current
- Used and trained team members to use trimmers, lawnmowers, chainsaws, and other power tools for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Trained team members to plant, water, mulch, and edge lawns and garden beds.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways and/or greenery.
- Trimmed shrubs, hedges, and trees to maintain uniform specified appearances.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary conditions.
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Directed and supervised construction of fences, decks, sheds, patios, garden beds, gazebos, ponds and other outdoor structures.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Maintained, fixed, or bought new tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Trained team in equipment maintenance and encouraged participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Restaurant Front of House Manager
Wood 900
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
- Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
- Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.
- Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
- Maintained a positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
- Collaborated with chefs to create seasonal menus and promotional offers.
- Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization, and implementing new procedures while delegating roles to employees.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and other business partners to establish trust and build rapport.
- Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer satisfaction.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Continuously maintained accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and coordinated repairs as needed.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Sanitized equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Framer Carpenter
AA Campos Carpentry
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Accurately and safely installed walls, roofs, and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Inspected and produced all products square, level, plum, flush, warping, and correct measurements and implemented corrections when necessary
- Followed safety protocols and effectively used nail guns, circular saws, table saws, chop saws, reciprocating saws, and grinders
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Examined wood, work areas, and supplies for defects and damage before and after completing projects.
- Cut and measured after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Used appropriate glues, adhesives and sealants for frames, correctly handling chemicals to minimize exposure.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Siding Installer
WS Exteriors
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Cut and installed aluminum, vinyl, PVC, and all other siding materials to blueprint measurements and specifications using a brake, table jig, and hand tools.
- Encased buildings with Tyvek, caulking, j-trim, and other construction materials to ensure waterproofing.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard of houses and buildings with paneling and/or paint.
- Helped level, assemble, and disassemble scaffolding and ladders.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction/job sites.
- Demonstrated respect, teamwork, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
Furniture Assembler
Hampton Inn By Hilton
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Used hand tools, power tools, and production supplies to perform furniture assembly and mastered blueprint reading to verify correct completion.
- Fastened parts together with bolts, anchors, screws, speed clips, rivets, glue or other fasteners according to blueprints and customer specifications.
- Deployed jigs, fixtures, soldering irons, crimping tools and operated and tended to heavy-duty machines.
- Collaborated with team members and management to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to supervisors.
- Inspected and completed products to quality and company standards.
Furniture Mover
Frank the Movers
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 1000 lbs.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Disassembled and reassembled furniture using drills and a variety of hand tools.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility, dolly, and truck ramps.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Carefully maneuvered large items through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
- Cleaned and maintained truck and other equipment/ machiunes to maintain optimum working condition.
Custom Renovations Carpenter
Private Contractor
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
Sales Associate
Just Energy
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Learned and implemented consultative selling skills to identify opportunities, overcome objections and close sales. Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Completed documentation smoothly to finalize sales.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Found cost-saving options for new customers , often reducing overall costs by up to 25%.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Stayed current on product specs and prices and accurately updated display product literature.
- Built extensive network of business contacts to increase sales opportunities.
Low Voltage Electrician
Roman Fire and Security
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Worked in homes and small commercial venues to install telecom and security systems.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, in offices roofs and homes.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Maintained relationships with residential and commercial customers to sell and install fixtures.
Customer Service Representative
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
- Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time, customer service and productivity.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
- Optimized customer support by collaborating with other service departments.
- Learned Health Information Privacy Act and all legal aspects associated
- Successfully and efficiently operated multiple computer programs to complete tasks
- Effectively took notes to highlight all important aspects of calls and customer interactions
Waiter
Trattoria Tadei
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
Framer
Abstract Framing
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Installed windows and doors while implementing proper drainage techniques.
- Examined wood, work areas, and supplies for defects and damage before completing projects.
- Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
- Followed safety protocols and effectively used nail guns, saws, grinders, generators and compressors.
- Used appropriate glues, adhesives and sealants for frames, and foundations correctly handling chemicals to minimize exposure, mess, and risk
- Kept job site clean
- Ensured job site safety was the number one priority
Education
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Kingston, ON06-2013
Skills
- First Aid training
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Blueprint interpretation
- Heavy equipment/ power tool operation
- Residential and Commercial construction
- Customer service
- Salesmanship
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Carpenter
JCR Custom Renovations
06.2024 - Current
Landscape Project Manager
TP's Property Maintenance
08.2023 - Current
Restaurant Front of House Manager
Wood 900
01.2022 - 08.2023
Framer Carpenter
AA Campos Carpentry
07.2021 - 08.2023
Siding Installer
WS Exteriors
06.2020 - 06.2021
Furniture Assembler
Hampton Inn By Hilton
10.2019 - 06.2020
Furniture Mover
Frank the Movers
03.2019 - 09.2019
Custom Renovations Carpenter
Private Contractor
02.2018 - 03.2019
Sales Associate
Just Energy
04.2017 - 02.2018
Low Voltage Electrician
Roman Fire and Security
06.2016 - 12.2017
Customer Service Representative
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
06.2015 - 12.2016
Waiter
Trattoria Tadei
06.2015 - 06.2016
Framer
Abstract Framing
01.2012 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
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