Francis Hart D'Emilio

• Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
• Followed strict adherence to safety protocols from job start to final clean up to prevent accidents and mishaps.
• Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
• Dismantled and demolished areas prior to repairs and installment of new materials.

• Sole person responsible for maintaining cleanliness, functionality, and sanitation, of three buildings that make up a 30,000 sq. ft complex, including offices, worship spaces, and preschools.
• Planned and completed painting, repair work, renovations and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Negotiated with vendors for better rates on supplies, reducing operational costs.
• Regularly advised management team on regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on relevant laws, codes, standards, such as WorkSafeBC regulations, Fire Safety, and Vancouver Building Code
• Prepared burial sites for funerals and set up furniture for parish and renters' events
• Promoted culture of respect and empathy, leading by example and setting positive tone.

I own Artemis Home & Garden, which is a lower mainland-based handyman business offering the following services:

• Carpentry and custom woodcraft
• Interior and exterior painting and finishing
• Interior and exterior buildings and grounds maintenance
• Organic vegetable gardening consultation, design, and maintenance
• Manage day-to-day business operations.
• Develop and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

• Assisted with Maundy Cafe food ministry by working with the volunteer team and food coordinator to consistently deliver free nutritious meals three days a week to 75 - 100 guests.
• Advocated for client needs and funding for at-risk groups at Steering Committee, reporting to Director
• Reached out to nonprofits and other organizations to share experiences
• Coordinated referrals and direct support for street-involved and otherwise marginalized clients.
• Walked throughout Downtown core and Downtown Eastside to provide direct and short-term relief to street-involved people
• Distribute sanitary supplies, snacks, water, warm clothes etc. to street-involved people

• Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers while leading and supporting volunteer gardeners
• Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs.
• Performed finishing carpentry work on the interior and exterior of the building, which is a 110-year-old heritage mansion.
• Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain a uniform appearance.

• Packed up food hampers during the Covid-19 pandemic, and delivered them to families in need in the Tri-Cities area on Saturday mornings with the 'Local Love Food Hub,' led by staff from the United Way.

• Completed on-time deliveries by following the best and most efficient routes predetermined by logistics team
• Assisted warehouse staff with tasks during downtime.
• Evaluated products for damage prior to drop-off and documented reasons for returns.
• Delivered, set up and installed equipment in customer homes.
• Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.

• Follow blueprints and plans to exact specifications
• Install various structures and fixtures, such as floors, door frames, windows and molding
• Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other material
• Handle materials; load and unload trucks, sort and stack lumber and other materials.
• Construct sets and walls (flats).
• Construct workshop supports.
• Assemble desks, shelving, and other supports in production office. Hang pictures, posters, and other displays.
• Operate an array of woodworking equipment and tools.
• Maintain a healthy and safe job site by following proper housekeeping practices.

• Oversaw daily operations of the general studio areas and departmental wood shop
• Ensured the safe maintenance and supervision of equipment and supplies within the A.H.V.A. Workshop and associated painting, drawing and sculpture studios
• Conducted technical demonstrations for sculpture, painting and drawing classes, and provided subsequent assistance to students and faculty in selection and safe use of tools and equipment
• Coordinated the procurement and distribution of equipment and supplies specific to visual art activities of the department, including off-site locations for departmental exhibitions and special events
• Planned and administered annual $100,000 budget for departmental visual art classes, staffing, and workshop operations, including wood shop budgets
• Reconciliation of accounts at academic and fiscal year end
• Hiring, training and supervision of U.B.C. student workers in A.H.V.A. Workshop
• First Aid Attendant, Principal Investigator, and Floor-Warden holding requisite certification

• Wall framing, repair and finishing
• Material handling, art installation, condition reporting, mount making, packing and crating,
• Finishing carpentry, installation
• Installing two and three dimensional and new media art works and exhibitions, of AV equipment, lighting adjustment.
• Work from aerial lift and ladders
• Engaging with gallery visitors, bartending and food service.

• Monitored ground safety at the BC Place Stadium during roof refurbishment.

• Supervised the day-to-day work of 3 person painting crew on residential job sites throughout Fraser Valley, BC.
• Maintained site safety and ensured the quality of work.
• Interacted with customers daily.
• Prepped and applied interior and exterior paint and stain with a brush, roller, and airless sprayer

• Managed and supervised crew of 4 environmental technicians.
• Conducted ecological restoration field work on Galiano Island and associated islands, invasive plant removal, landscaping, carpentry
• Site and building remediation of lumber yard for Millard Learning Centre
• Trail building and refurbishment of Millard Learning Centre amenities including building of small bridges and structures in remote location

• Database building, public outreach, and research on affordable housing and housing models.
• Administrative duties including reception, application intake, and filing.
• Reported to Galiano Land and Community Housing Trust Board.