Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Immediately
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Victoria, BC
Open to relocation: Yes
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Hi, I’m
Dakota Gustin
Victoria,BC
Work Preference
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 ConstructionVictoria, 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 DemolitionVictoria, 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 VenturesVictoria, 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 DemolitionVictoria, BC
Hazardous Materials Technician
01.2013 - 01.2017
Job overview
Parker JohnstonVictoria, 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 CompanyPenticton, 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 StorePort 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 SecondaryPort 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