Craig Alexander Carter
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
Over 20 years experience in both rough and finish carpentry. The past few years have been spent as a Sub-Contractor installing production kitchens in the Ottawa new housing market. Prior to this, worked in the upscale, downtown Toronto renovation market. Reliable, hardworking with proven track record for hitting deadlines. Expert carpentry professional with extensive background in construction carpentry work. Builds and installs wide range of interior and exterior fixtures, trim, and subflooring. Works well alone and with team and coordinates effectively with architects, contractors and project managers to complete efficient work. Shows up early and doesn't leave until daily tasks are complete.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cabinet Installer
Subcontract
01.2021 - 2025
- -Subcontract installation for production cabinet suppliers, mainly in production housing environments in the Ottawa area.
- -Successfully installed to near perfection around1000 kitchens and bathrooms.
- -Collaborated with designers and architects to achieve desired aesthetic
- -Assembled prefabricated cabinets according to manufacturer's instructions.
- -Adapted quickly to changes in project scope or timeline while maintaining professionalism.
- -Read blueprints and schematics to accurately interpret design specifications.
- -Millwork installation
- -Satisfied clients with speedy work and quick problem resolution.
Lead Millwork Carpenter
Connolly Fine Carpentry
01.2019 - 01.2021
- -Responsible for all millwork installation including door hanging with hinge mortising, vaulted/coffered ceilings, raised /inset
- -Wall panels, crown, architraves as well as other various moldings and trim.
- -Framing of buildings and addition, including but not limited to the building of laneway homes in the downtown Toronto core.
- -Decks and fences.
- -Siding and press brake work ( Hardie,maibec,cape cod), lift opp.
- -Constructed doors, frameworks and windows adhering to applicable codes, standards and plans.
- Also responsible for relations with designers, architects and project managers while making sure to achieve what they have envisioned. When dealing in the high end Toronto reno market there are plenty of personalities involved.
Carpenter
Henderson Heritage Carpentry
01.2018 - 01.2019
- -Mainly responsible for millwork installations, like cabinets, trim and doors.
- -Heritage carpentry- wood doors and windows.Carefully matched trim supplied courtesy of in house shop
- -Restored proper function of cabinets, stairs and other wood constructions whilst following the strict heritage rules.
- -Evaluated structural wood elements to detect damage and decay.
- -Constructed doors, frameworks and windows adhering to applicable codes, standards and plans.
- -Studied and interpreted blueprints to follow exact specifications.
- -Satisfied customers with expert finishing work for residential and commercial installations.
Education
High School -
Dartmouth High
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia06.1992
Welding Certificate A+
Algonquin College
Ottawa, None01-2007
Audio Eng.
Raven Street Studio
Ottawa Ontario01-1995
Skills
- Hardware Installation
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Continuous Learning
- Team Management
- Finish Carpentry
- Door Hanging
- Blueprint Reading
- Estimating Costs
Timeline
Cabinet Installer
Subcontract
01.2021 - 2025
Lead Millwork Carpenter
Connolly Fine Carpentry
01.2019 - 01.2021
Carpenter
Henderson Heritage Carpentry
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School -
Dartmouth High
Welding Certificate A+
Algonquin College
Audio Eng.
Raven Street Studio
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