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Edward Bowling

Kanata,ON

Summary

Red Seal Carpenter with 20 years of experience in residential construction, and over 10 years of experience as an owner/operator of Bowling & Sons Carpentry. In parallel, an effective, knowledgeable and inclusive part-time professor/instructor to Carpentry/Building Construction Technician students at Algonquin College.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor/Instructor, Carpentry/BCT

Algonquin College
08.2017 - Current
  • Review and prepare engaging course material, assignments, projects and evaluate student performance
  • Deliver theory instruction to students on topics such as trade math and estimating, plan reading, tool and material theory and job site safety regulations
  • Deliver practical instruction to students in shop environment, teaching: 1) basic hand tool, portable and stationary power tool knowledge and techniques, 2) Residential home building practices, including floor, wall and roof framing, 3) Advanced stair building and timber frame construction; including traditional tool handling techniques and layout theory

Instructor, Corporate Training

Algonquin College
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed engaging corporate training presentations to employees with the use of educational technologies
  • Ensured employees attained knowledge and understanding of general shop safety and power tool techniques

Owner/Operator

Bowling & Sons Carpentry
05.2012 - Current
  • Site foreman, supervision of sub-trades and crew
  • Plan reading and execution using the Ontario Building Code
  • Structural and custom framing
  • Finish carpentry
  • Exterior builds (decks and fences).
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Red Seal Carpenter

Cumbria Construction
05.2008 - 05.2012
  • Lead carpenter for custom residential renovations
  • Plan reading and execution using the Ontario Building Code
  • Structural and custom framing
  • Concrete form work
  • Commercial fit up and exteriors
  • Finish carpentry
  • Exterior builds (decks and fences).

Carpenter Apprentice

Whitestone Design Build
10.2002 - 05.2008
  • Skilled labourer progressing to carpenter apprentice for custom residential renovations and new construction
  • Developed knowledge and skills of carpentry trade through apprentice program and mentorship by licensed carpenters.

Education

General Carpentry Apprenticeship Program

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
07.2007

Skills

  • 15 years Red Seal Carpenter
  • 20 years experience residential construction
  • 7 years teaching experience Professor/Instructor - Carpentry/BCT
  • Proven academic leadership through guidance to students and collaboration with colleagues
  • Integrity, respect and professionalism in the learning environment and on the jobsite
  • Engaging, motivating and inclusive instructor
  • Commitment to continued learning in teaching through various training programs
  • Working knowledge of plan reading and Ontario Building Code
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, including Excel
  • Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders, including equity, diversity and inclusion training

Education Certifications

  • Red Seal in Carpentry, Ottawa, ON, 2007-07
  • Ontario General Carpenter Certificate, Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON, 2007-06-01

Awards

Highest in Theory, Awarded 'Highest in Theory' graduating Carpenter Apprentice, 2007-06-01

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Instructor, Corporate Training

Algonquin College
01.2018 - Current

Professor/Instructor, Carpentry/BCT

Algonquin College
08.2017 - Current

Owner/Operator

Bowling & Sons Carpentry
05.2012 - Current

Red Seal Carpenter

Cumbria Construction
05.2008 - 05.2012

Carpenter Apprentice

Whitestone Design Build
10.2002 - 05.2008

General Carpentry Apprenticeship Program

Algonquin College

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