Christopher Walker

• Effective in communicating and collaborating with clients, contractors, architects, and other tradespeople to ensure project success.
• Capable of understanding and translating client requirements into finished carpentry products.
• Meticulous in performing high-quality craftsmanship, precise measurements, and seamless finishes.
• Committed to delivering carpentry work that meets or exceeds client expectations
• Capable of obtaining necessary permits and understanding inspection requirements.
• Knowledgeable in different wood species, their characteristics, and appropriate applications.
• Proficient in assessing the quality and suitability of wood materials for specific projects, considering factors such as durability, strength, and aesthetics.

Working for a construction company in and around glasgow. Working on new build projects as well as commercial refurbishments and renovations.

• - Proficient in the safe and effective use of various hand and power tools, such as saws, drills, chisels, planes, and routers.
• - Skilled in operating larger machinery, including table saws, miter saws, jointers, and planers.
• - Deep understanding of construction principles, including framing, structural integrity.
• - Competent in interpreting blueprints, architectural drawings, and technical specifications to execute carpentry projects accurately.
• - Skilled in rough carpentry tasks, such as framing walls, floors and installing structural components.
• - Capable of accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling lumber and other building materials for stable and level constructions
• Experienced in finish carpentry techniques, including trimming, molding, and installing doors, windows, baseboards, and crown molding.
• - Proficient in achieving precise fittings, smooth finishes, and attention to detail in all finish carpentry work.

• Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
• Proficient in designing, building, and installing custom cabinets, shelves, and furniture pieces.
• Skilled in joinery techniques, such as mortise and tenon, dovetail, and biscuit joints, for strong and aesthetically pleasing woodworking projects.
• Familiar with local building codes, regulations, and safety standards, ensuring compliance in all carpentry projects.
• Resourceful in troubleshooting and resolving carpentry-related challenges, such as uneven surfaces, structural issues, or design modifications.
• Adaptable to different project requirements, timelines, and environments.

• Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
• Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
• Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
• Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
• Gained experience & knowledge of all power & hand tools.
• Gained workshop experience of working with heavy machinery.
• Learned basic site safety & manual handling practices
• Learned reading & understanding of blueprints/ plans.
• Gave an established base for which i could learn and grow from.