Chris Laroche
Lethbridge,Alberta
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Laroche Custom Woodworking
02.2011 - Current
- Renovations, un-developed basements, commercial, millwork, cabinets, doors, windows and casing.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and clients to achieve contract expectations.
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Listened to customers on what Ideal form and function is desired envisioning and working one on one to best make that tangible success.
Finishing Carpenter
Adaptacare Personal Care Homes INC.
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim, cabinets, millwork, casing and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements according to blueprints and building plans.
- Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to technical drawings.
- Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Studied specifications in building plans to determine dimensions and materials required.
- Constructed numerous custom built designs according to specifications.
Forman/Carpenter/Finish Carpenter
Cedar Creek Log Homes/ Wisper Creek Log Homes
11.2007 - 01.2010
- Worked along side with customer's sharing ideas to best envision the customer's dream home, to excide expectations.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, cabinetry, and millwork.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints, technical drawings and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Increased sales by 5-10% listing to customer's ideas and making suggestions.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Foothills Composite High School
Okotoks, AB06.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Personnel Management
- Contractor Negotiations
- Operations Management
- Business Planning and Strategy
- Project Oversight
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Laroche Custom Woodworking
02.2011 - Current
Finishing Carpenter
Adaptacare Personal Care Homes INC.
03.2010 - 01.2011
Forman/Carpenter/Finish Carpenter
Cedar Creek Log Homes/ Wisper Creek Log Homes
11.2007 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Foothills Composite High School
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