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Driton Rushiti

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Experienced and dependable Lead Hand Carpenter and Site Foreman with over 15 years in residential, commercial, and industrial carpentry. Proven track record in supervising teams, executing complex builds, managing timelines, and ensuring top-quality craftsmanship. Skilled in finishing, framing, and project oversight, with a commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter Leading Hand

PME
01.2020 - 07.2025
  • Retaining walls, Concrete slaps
  • Building forms according to the specific drawings
  • Flyforms, Peri forms, Aluma Forms
  • Contributed to sustainable building practices through the promotion of eco-friendly materials and waste reduction initiatives during construction processes.
  • Conducted thorough quality control checks at each stage of construction, ensuring high standards were met consistently throughout projects completed successfully.
  • Streamlined production processes, leading to faster project completion times without sacrificing quality.
  • Mentored junior carpenters, improving their skills and increasing team productivity.
  • Supervised teams of up to 10 carpenters, effectively managing schedules and workloads for on-time project delivery.
  • Constructed custom cabinetry and furniture pieces, resulting in increased client satisfaction.

Concrete Finisher

LafargeHolcim
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.

Home Renovator

AAT Reno Ltd.
10.2008 - 09.2018
  • Cleaned and disposed of debris to maintain safe and clean working environment.
  • Hung sheetrock and drywall by attaching panels to studs, cutting adjoining panels and making cutouts around outlets and switches.
  • Checked for plumbing issues to replace or repair faucets and pipes.
  • Built and installed cabinets, countertops and shelving to provide additional storage and working spaces.
  • Spread adhesives on flooring to prep for tile installation.
  • Tile installation.

Equipment Manager

Amico Corporation
06.2001 - 09.2008
  • Reduced downtime in operations by performing proactive maintenance on equipment.
  • Maintained clean and organized facilities.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs.
  • Trained team members effectively to maintain consistent productivity.
  • Headwalls for hospitals (medical equipment)
  • Enhanced safety standards with thorough inspection and repair of faulty equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gin Gazulli High School Prishtin
Kosovo
04-1996

Skills

  • All Safety Tickets Current (Please specify if you’d like: First Aid, CSTS, Fall Protection, etc)
  • Project Management for the Trades (PME), 2019–Present
  • Team Leadership & Supervision
  • Framing & Finishing Carpentry
  • Blueprint Reading & Interpretation
  • Job Site Coordination
  • Bilingual: English & Albanian
  • Finish carpentry
  • Painting and finishing
  • Construction safety
  • Power tools operation
  • Framing techniques
  • Drywall installation
  • Door installation
  • Flooring installation
  • Carpentry expertise
  • Scaffolding setup
  • Window installation
  • Staircase construction
  • Concrete formwork
  • Roofing installation
  • Basic plumbing
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Structural repairs

LNGG

English
Full Professional
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Croatian
Full Professional
Swedish
Full Professional

Timeline

Carpenter Leading Hand

PME
01.2020 - 07.2025

Concrete Finisher

LafargeHolcim
02.2018 - 03.2020

Home Renovator

AAT Reno Ltd.
10.2008 - 09.2018

Equipment Manager

Amico Corporation
06.2001 - 09.2008

High School Diploma -

Gin Gazulli High School Prishtin

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