Garrett Brandsma
Powell River,BC
Summary
Passionate tradesperson with 10 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Mountain View Masonry
04.2024 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
Bricklayer Instructor
SAIT Polytechnic
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with current standards and best practices for effective instruction.
Bricklayer Foreman
Hammer Masonry
01.2016 - 02.2024
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
- Demonstrated accurate measurement, calculation and project layout skills.
Bricklayer/Laborer
Sneddon Masonry
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
- Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.
- Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
Education
Red Seal Journeyman - Bricklaying
SAIT
03.2020
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Task management
- Social perceptiveness
- Detail oriented
- Inspirational leadership
- Positive interactions
- Diversity and inclusion
- Complex problem-solving
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- Explosive Actuated Tool License - 2017
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C - 2021
- Deans Award Recipient - SAIT Bricklaying 2020
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Mountain View Masonry
04.2024 - Current
Bricklayer Instructor
SAIT Polytechnic
10.2023 - 01.2024
Bricklayer Foreman
Hammer Masonry
01.2016 - 02.2024
Bricklayer/Laborer
Sneddon Masonry
04.2014 - 12.2015
Red Seal Journeyman - Bricklaying
SAIT