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Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Hi, I’m

Dakota Gustin

Victoria,BC

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Victoria, BC
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$18/hr - $25/hr

Important To Me

Flexible work hours

Summary

Enthusiastic Apprentice Carpenter offering years of experience and a pleasant demeanor and excellent time management skills. Knowledgeable in safe use of power and hand tools. Sharp and highly trained with a desire to work for a construction organization Efficient Carpenter equipped with tools necessary to complete tasks on time and with little guidance.

Overview

2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Mcdonalds

Worker

Job overview

  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.

Industra Construction
Victoria, BC

Apprentice Carpenter
05.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
  • Completed hands-on training with skilled carpenters, resulting in woodwork proficiency with equipment.
  • Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
  • Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
  • Uncovered product defects and addressed with job foreman.
  • Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Encouraged feedback from foreman and trade workers on site to incorporate suggestions into later work.
  • Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
  • Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
  • Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
  • Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
  • Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
  • Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
  • Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
  • Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
  • Read and interpreted specifications and construction drawings to determine best techniques to complete each job.
  • Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
  • Consistently constructed square and level projects.

Bin There Demolition
Victoria, BC

Hazardous Materials Technician
10.2018 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
  • Utilized industry knowledge to identify and address contaminants, including asbestos lead and oil, at locations.
  • Built structures to contain spills or hazardous areas prior to clean-up and removal.
  • Performed ventilation and entry operations to secure hazardous environment.
  • Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods

Urban Core Ventures
Victoria, BC

Construction Laborer
01.2017 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Operated bobcat

HL Demolition
Victoria, BC

Hazardous Materials Technician
01.2013 - 01.2017

Job overview

Parker Johnston
Victoria, BC

Apprentice
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
  • Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
  • Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
  • Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.

Hudson Bay Company
Penticton, BC

Shipping/Shipping and Receiving Associate
06.2010 - 05.2011

Job overview

  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.

Zellers Department Store
Port Alberni, BC

Shipping/Receiving Associate
06.2009 - 05.2010

Job overview

  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.

Education

Alberni District Secondary
Port Alberni, BC

High School Diploma
07.2009

University Overview

Skills

Has a variety of hand and power tools for the job, as well as PPE

  • Building Code Regulations
  • Safety Policy and Procedure Knowledge
  • Hauling Debris
  • Repair Work
  • Demolition and Cleanup
  • Structure Assembly
  • Power Tool Maintenance and Care
  • Safety Compliance
  • Site Maintenance
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Time Management
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Decision Making and Prioritization
  • Problem Solving
  • Reliable
  • Hazardous Materials Removal
  • Safe and Power Tool Operation
  • Heavy Lifting

Timeline

Apprentice
Parker Johnston
01.2023 - Current
Apprentice Carpenter
Industra Construction
05.2021 - Current
Hazardous Materials Technician
Bin There Demolition
10.2018 - 05.2021
Construction Laborer
Urban Core Ventures
01.2017 - 10.2018
Hazardous Materials Technician
HL Demolition
01.2013 - 01.2017
Shipping/Shipping and Receiving Associate
Hudson Bay Company
06.2010 - 05.2011
Shipping/Receiving Associate
Zellers Department Store
06.2009 - 05.2010
Alberni District Secondary
High School Diploma
Worker
Mcdonalds
Dakota Gustin