Chad Allen
Duncan
Summary
Red Seal carpenter with extensive experience in industrial and residential construction. Proven expertise in custom cabinetry and renovations, with a strong focus on problem-solving and safety. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and a solid work ethic in high-pressure environments, prioritizing safety and site awareness.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/operator
CMA Carpentry
01.2010 - Current
- New construction
- Extensive renovations
- Custom cabinetry and millwork installations ( Cowichan Woodworks )
- Excavator service, retaining walls foundation site prep and landscaping
- Concrete foundations including ICF systems
- Kitchens and bathrooms
- Finishing work from door and window installations millwork and trim, radiant infloor heating and floor
- Strong emphasis on work ethic and being accountable
- Safety is paramount and is always priority
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent at working as a team or independently
Red Seal Carpenter / C Shift, Spillways
AFDE - Site C, Fort St. John B.C
Fort St. John
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Civil construction
- Concrete formwork using Doka panels for the chutes and Efco wall form system.
- Reading and following plans to engineers specifications.
- Building hoardings and work platforms up the spillway as pours progress up the chute.
- Work well within a team with diverse personalities in a challenging environment.
- Extremely safety conscious.
- Working at heights using fall protection while following strict procedures.
Red Seal Carpenter
Flint Energy
Anzac
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Heavy Industrial oil and gas infrastructure carpentry
- Construction of various wooden structures such as concrete forms, hoardings, ramps, stairs, outbuildings, plywood-office furniture and shelving.
- Plan and document reading
- Excellent team working skills
- Extremely safety conscious
Carpenter
E. Nydahl Construction
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Since being one of a two man crew, I was able to learn all facets of construction.
- Custom homes from foundation to finishing and major high-end renovations all over the Cowichan Valley.
- Post and beam experience building post and beam structures such as front entrances and covered patios.
- Responsibilities and duties including, excavation and site prep, extensive concrete foundation formwork, perimeter drains, rainwater leaders, framing, windows, siding, hardwood flooring, tile, detailed trims and holdings as well as tub and fireplace surrounds.
- I have gained experience with both hand and power tools, light and heavy equipment such as generators, plate compactors, excavators and skid steers.
Mechanics Assistant
Star Lake Contracting
01.2011
- Performed various mechanical duties ranging from general maintenance to case specific repairs on heavy logging equipment such as skidders and log loaders to grapple yarders, logging and pick-up trucks.
- Further increased organizational and problem solving skills.
- Gained valuable mechanical experience in a challenging environment.
Education
Carpentry Red Seal Certified -
01.2012
Air Brakes Endorsement Course -
01.2008
Western Academy of Photography -
Western Academy of Photography
01.2002
Cowichan Secondary -
Cowichan Secondary
01.1998
Class 3 Drivers liscense
OFA Level 2 first Aid
CSTS
WHIMIS
Skills
- Carpentry
- Concrete formwork
- Custom cabinetry
- Heavy equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Plan interpretation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Design
- Construction
- Renovation
- Project planning
- Safety consciousness
- Dependability
- Strong work ethic
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Camping
- Canoeing with my family
- Dirt biking
- Photography
- Woodworking
References
- Ian Wallace, recent client, 250-701-1902
- Jeremy Brake, recent foreman AFDE, 709-216-0427
- Henry Walsh, former forman, Flint Energy, 709-690-2040
Highlights
- Carpentry red seal certification, 12/01/12
- Over 23 years of carpentry experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Designed and constructed woodwork shop and inlaw suite, 01/01/19
- Designed and constructed family home in the Kinsol Valley area, 01/01/07
- Completed an extensive renovation of family home, 01/01/05
- Strong work ethic and desire to grow professionally
- Solid understanding and capability of reading project plans
- 100% Safety conscious and dependable
Websites
Timeline
Red Seal Carpenter / C Shift, Spillways
AFDE - Site C, Fort St. John B.C
01.2023 - 01.2024
Red Seal Carpenter
Flint Energy
01.2012 - 01.2013
Mechanics Assistant
Star Lake Contracting
01.2011
Owner/operator
CMA Carpentry
01.2010 - Current
Carpenter
E. Nydahl Construction
01.2002 - 01.2010
Carpentry Red Seal Certified -
Air Brakes Endorsement Course -
Western Academy of Photography -
Western Academy of Photography
Cowichan Secondary -
Cowichan Secondary
Class 3 Drivers liscense
OFA Level 2 first Aid
CSTS
WHIMIS
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