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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
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Kody Degans

Chilliwack,Canada

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in carpentry and customer service, notably at Old World Kitchens. Proven ability in custom joinery and strategic planning, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction. Skilled in blueprint reading and multitasking, consistently delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

The Reptile Room
Chilliwack, Canada
01.2021 - Current
  • Administration
  • General daily tasks
  • Maintenance
  • Pick-up and Deliveries

Carpenter/Joiner/Specialty Projects

Old World Kitchens
Chilliwack, Canada
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Custom joinery
  • Milling

Cabinet Maker/Installer

FinBack Cabinets
Agassiz, Canada
05.2018 - 01.2019
  • Cabinet maker
  • Installer
  • Finisher

Cash Application Specialist

HUB International
Chilliwack, Canada
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Accounting department
  • Data entry
  • Accounts payable

Carpenter/Joiner/Specialty Projects

Old World Kitchens
Chilliwack, Canada
01.2015 - 09.2017
  • Custom joinery
  • Fine woodworking
  • Cabinet making

Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner

Purdy Cabinets
Williams Lake, Canada
05.2013 - 12.2015
  • Cabinet Installer/Assembler
  • Finisher/ Paint Sprayer
  • CNC Operator/Shipping & Receiving

Automotive Lube Technician

Integra Tire
Williams Lake, British Columbia
09.2014 - 01.2015
  • Change and rotate tires
  • Repair damaged tires
  • Customer Service

Carpenter/Framer/Drywaller

Britco Structures
Agassiz, Canada
10.2007 - 04.2013
  • Genie lift operator/Crane Operator
  • Carpenter
  • Drywalling

Education

Certificate Payroll Specialist - Business Administration

Coursera
Online
04-2025

Certificate of Bookkeeping Basics - Bookkeeping And Accounting

Coursera
Online
03-2025

BA - Business management, Accounting

University of the Fraser Valley
Chilliwack, BC
12.2016

Carpentry Joinery -

BCIT
Burnaby, BC
04.2014

High school Diploma -

Chilliwack Senior Secondary School
Chilliwack, BC, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Payroll administration
  • Time management
  • Power tools and machinery
  • Attention to detail
  • Strategic planning
  • Business operations management
  • Blueprint reading
  • Carpentry
  • Worksite safety
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Automotive Repairs
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Parts replacement

Additional Information

Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral., Upbeat, positive attitude and willingness to learn any task thrown my way., Conscientious, dedicated, reliable & highly self-motivated., Have experience with Bookkeeping/Accounting and general office duties., Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties., Efficient ability to work without supervision and great at leading a team., Quickly learn and adapt to new tasks and procedures and skills., Excellent driving record for over 15 years, (Valid License.), Superior skills with Computer knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and most any other Windows based programs.

Languages

English, Fluent

Timeline

Owner/Operator

The Reptile Room
01.2021 - Current

Carpenter/Joiner/Specialty Projects

Old World Kitchens
02.2019 - 12.2020

Cabinet Maker/Installer

FinBack Cabinets
05.2018 - 01.2019

Cash Application Specialist

HUB International
09.2017 - 05.2018

Carpenter/Joiner/Specialty Projects

Old World Kitchens
01.2015 - 09.2017

Automotive Lube Technician

Integra Tire
09.2014 - 01.2015

Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner

Purdy Cabinets
05.2013 - 12.2015

Carpenter/Framer/Drywaller

Britco Structures
10.2007 - 04.2013

Certificate Payroll Specialist - Business Administration

Coursera

Certificate of Bookkeeping Basics - Bookkeeping And Accounting

Coursera

BA - Business management, Accounting

University of the Fraser Valley

Carpentry Joinery -

BCIT

High school Diploma -

Chilliwack Senior Secondary School
Kody Degans