Brandon Thompson
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Seasoned Framing Specialist with 16+ years of hands-on experience in custom residential and commercial wood framing, from single-family homes to multi-story apartment complexes. Expert in blueprint interpretation, structural layout, and heavy equipment operation. Proven leader with a track record of mentoring teams, optimizing material workflows, and delivering precision craftsmanship. Owner of Donald T Carpentry, specializing in high-end custom home builds and project estimating.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Donald T Carpentry
Campbell River, Canada
01.2020 - Current
- Manage custom home builds from blueprint to completion, including materials takeoff, subcontractor coordination, and QC.
- Client-focused quoting process, securing $1.2M+ in contracts annually.
- Specialize in high-end finishes, including timber framing and hybrid structural systems.
Framing Carpenter
090 Builders Group
Campbell River, Canada
01.2017 - Current
- Frame commercial wood-frame apartment buildings (3-5 stories), ensuring structural integrity and adherence to engineered drawings.
- Operate heavy equipment (telehandlers, forklifts, manlifts) to transport materials across high-rise sites, improving efficiency by 25%.
- Lead rigging and lifting of walls/trusses using cranes, maintaining 100% safety compliance with zero incidents.
- Mentor junior carpenters in balloon framing and formwork techniques, reducing rework by 15%.
Framing Carpenter
Ricky Construction
Toronto, Canada
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Built 30+ custom residential homes, specializing in complex roof systems and open-concept layouts.
- Interpreted architectural and structural blueprints, resolving design conflicts ahead of construction.
- Utilized powder-actuated fasteners and pneumatic tools (nail guns, drills) to streamline framing phases.
- Collaborated with project managers to allocate materials, cutting waste by 20%.
Apprentice → Journeyman Carpenter
Canadian Framing
Toronto, Canada
01.2006 - 12.2011
- Trained in platform and prefab framing, contributing to 50+ residential projects by age 21.
- Mastered leveling/squaring techniques, ensuring precision within 1/8-inch tolerance on all builds.
- Operated front-end loaders to manage lumber deliveries, reducing site downtime by 30%.
Education
Heavy Equipment Operator License -
First Aid/CPR & Fall Protection Certified -
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Structural Layout
- Balloon Framing
- Platform Framing
- Formwork
- Heavy Equipment
- Telehandler
- Forklift
- Manlift
- Rigging
- Wall Lifting
- Pneumatic Tools
- Nail Guns
- Powder Actuated Fasteners
- Drills
- Chisels
- Materials Estimation
- Materials Allocation
- Cost Control
- Subcontractor Coordination
- OSHA Standards
- WHS Standards
- Fall Protection
- Hazard Assessment
Accomplishments
- Zero defects on 12+ commercial apartment builds (090 Builders Group, 2017-2024).
- Donald T Carpentry: Delivered 15+ luxury custom homes with 100% client satisfaction.
- Innovation: Pioneered a prefab wall system for Ricky Construction, cutting labor hours by 40%.
Websites
Skills Abilities
Blueprint Reading & Structural Layout, Balloon/Platform Framing, Formwork, Heavy Equipment (Telehandler, Forklift, Manlift), Rigging & Wall Lifting, Pneumatic Tools (Nail Guns, Powder Actuated Fasteners), Drills/Chisels, Materials Estimation & Allocation, Cost Control, Subcontractor Coordination, OSHA/WHS Standards, Fall Protection, Hazard Assessment
Education Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operator License (Forklift/Telehandler)
- First Aid/CPR & Fall Protection Certified
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Donald T Carpentry
01.2020 - Current
Framing Carpenter
090 Builders Group
01.2017 - Current
Framing Carpenter
Ricky Construction
01.2011 - 12.2016
Apprentice → Journeyman Carpenter
Canadian Framing
01.2006 - 12.2011
Heavy Equipment Operator License -
First Aid/CPR & Fall Protection Certified -
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