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Frederic Garceau

Frederic Garceau

Greely,ON

Summary

Accomplished carpenter with strong leadership skills, specializing in custom carpentry projects such as heritage restoration, timber framing, and high-end millwork. Skilled in supervising apprentices, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Adept at executing complex designs and joinery with precision, ensuring quality craftsmanship in every project.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Custom Carpentry

GreenBuilt Homes
Perth, ON
05.2021 - Current
  • Restored heritage homes and barns to their original appearance, using traditional techniques and materials.
  • Timber framing of homes, temples, garages, and outdoor structures.
  • Created and installed high-end millwork for interior and exterior applications.
  • Framing of unique roof details, such as curved rafters and decorative rafter tails.

Rough and Finish Carpenter

Nima Construction
Moncton, NB
06.2017 - 09.2020
  • Constructed high-quality wood frameworks for custom homes, apartment buildings, decks, and gazebos.
  • Executed new constructions and renovations through installation of doors, windows, and interior finishes.
  • Completed siding and roofing projects utilizing diverse materials.
  • Supervised and trained apprentices to enhance skill development.
  • Estimated job duration and material requirements based on blueprints.

Commercial Carpenter

Amico Construction
Moncton, NB
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Installation of commercial interior doors and hardware.
  • Prepared surfaces for finishing by repairing existing woodwork and drywall.
  • Framing of interior partition walls
  • Finished building interiors with the addition of trim, cabinetry, and decorative panels.

Carpenter Apprentice

Atelier Isac
Nantes, France
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Shaped and cut materials such as timbers, lumber, and sheet goods panels.
  • Assisted in the raising of timber frames.
  • Installation of exterior wood finishes.
  • Studied blueprints and specifications to prepare the materials and dimensions required.

Education

Stage 1 & 2 - Stereotomy

Practical School of Professional Stereotomy
Ottawa, ON
07-2024

Advanced Diploma - Heritage Carpentry And Joinery

Algonquin College
Perth, ON
04.2022

Red Seal - Carpentry

New Brunswick Community College
Moncton, NB
12.2020

Skills

  • Timber framing
  • Utilizing the technique of stereotomy to lay out and cut complex shapes, and joinery on timbers
  • Millwork fabrication and installation
  • Exterior finishes installation
  • Heritage building restoration
  • Structural framing construction
  • Doors and windows fabrication

Affiliations

  • Recipient of the Weston Familly Scholarship for skilled trades at AC.
  • Recipient of the dedication to the Carpentry Trade Award at AC.
  • Summer intern with the world-renowned Compagnons du Devoir in Nantes, France.

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Custom Carpentry

GreenBuilt Homes
05.2021 - Current

Rough and Finish Carpenter

Nima Construction
06.2017 - 09.2020

Commercial Carpenter

Amico Construction
09.2016 - 06.2017

Carpenter Apprentice

Atelier Isac
05.2016 - 08.2016

Stage 1 & 2 - Stereotomy

Practical School of Professional Stereotomy

Advanced Diploma - Heritage Carpentry And Joinery

Algonquin College

Red Seal - Carpentry

New Brunswick Community College
Frederic Garceau