Connor Ruttan
Wallaceburg,ON
Summary
Proven to excel in fast-paced environments, I worked well with Chad McPhail to enhance project efficiency and precision. My mentorship under seasoned carpenters and knack for detail-oriented work significantly contributed to the timely and successful completion of carpentry projects.
I am a hard working individual, with excellent interpersonal skills. I learned a wide variety of skills including but not limited to all aspects of home building while working as a carpenter's helper. I look forward to more opportunities to gain new skills in whatever role I choose next.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenters Assistaint
Chad Mcphail
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Built flooring, window frames and countertops according to custom carpentry project specifications.
- Repaired and replaced broken or worn-out wooden components in buildings.
- Cleaned work areas, machines and equipment to maintain clean and safe job site.
- Set up and broke down scaffolding, shoring, and other support systems to meet project requirements.
- Measured and cut wood pieces using hand saws and powered saws.
- Assisted with project planning by measuring locations and pieces, marking points, and skillfully cutting materials.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Assisted carpenters in constructing new homes, installing frames and assembling roofing structures.
- Covered surfaces with laminated plastic covering material.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, chisels, levels, squares, and measuring tapes to complete tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Collaborated with experienced carpenters to improve skillset through hands-on training and mentorship opportunities.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Learned advanced carpentry techniques through hands-on experience and mentorship.
- Achieved accurate cuts using miter saws, table saws, circular saws, jigsaws, routers, planers while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Assisted in the construction of residential framing projects, contributing to precise alignment and stability of structures.
Shipping and Receiving
Jersey Dairy
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Optimized shipping and receiving operations, ensuring timely dispatch and receipt of goods with minimal delays or damage.
- Assured order accuracy through double-checking contents before packing and shipping products.
- Documented shipping and receiving records to confirm receipt of orders.
- Mentored new team members on shipping and receiving protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving common objectives.
- Worked with colleagues to explain shipping and receiving processes, establishing sound knowledge of terminal procedures among facility staff.
- Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.
- Verified shipping and receiving counts matched picking and purchase order documents.
- Handled shipping and receiving duties, organizing shipments efficiently for timely delivery to customers.
- Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.
- Hand trucks to transport and hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Arts And Sciences
Lambton College
Sarnia 04-2025
Skills
- Construction site experience
- Power Tools Operation
- Insulation Installation
- Flooring Installation
- Carpentry techniques
- Finish Carpentry
- Painting and staining
- Window and Door Installation
- Scaffolding Setup
- Drywall Installation
- Tile Installation
- Roofing installation
- Hand tools proficiency
- Framing
- Worksite safety
- Heavy Lifting
- General carpentry
- Material prepping
- Repair work
- Materials Handling
- Materials Selection
- Door and window installation
- Stairs and railings
- Hauling debris
- Safety guidelines adherence
- Flooring construction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Baseball, Golfing, Fitness, Cooking
- I was enrolled at Niagara County Community College as a pitcher on the baseball team
- I've been playing baseball since I was 13
- I enjoy golfing on my free time
- I stay physically active by going to the gym and playing sports
- On my free time I also enjoy cooking
Timeline
Carpenters Assistaint
Chad Mcphail
09.2022 - 08.2023
Shipping and Receiving
Jersey Dairy
08.2021 - 09.2022
Associate of Arts - General Arts And Sciences
Lambton College
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