Glenn Deines
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Dedicated cabinet installer and finish carpenter with a proven track record at Self Employed, excelling in custom cabinetry design and client communication. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous craftsmanship and safety compliance, consistently delivering high-quality installations that exceed expectations. Adaptable and reliable, with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
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Work History
Cabinet Installer
Self Employed
Kelowna, BC
2017 - 2025
- Ensured optimal functionality of installed cabinets by meticulously adjusting doors, drawers, and hardware as needed.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by providing support and assistance to fellow installers when needed.
- Troubleshot issues during cabinet installations, implementing solutions swiftly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Streamlined cabinet installation processes for increased productivity and reduced project completion times.
- Maintained neat, clean and hazard-free sites.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently installing high-quality cabinets in residential and commercial spaces.
- Handled complex custom cabinetry installations with exceptional attention-to-detail, resulting in consistently high-quality outcomes that exceeded client expectations.
- Preserved clean workspaces throughout all stages of the installation process, minimizing disruptions for clients'' homes or businesses.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople on-site to maintain smooth communication and workflow during installation projects.
- Maintained exceptional craftsmanship standards while adhering to strict deadlines for successful project completion.
- Conducted precise measurements and prepared installation sites, ensuring seamless cabinet integration.
- Regularly updated clients on project progress, addressing any concerns or inquiries professionally and promptly.
- Checked work for compliance with quality standards.
- Visited residential and commercial locations to remodel facilities or put in new cabinetry and millwork.
- Contributed to team success and customer satisfaction by working quickly and helping team members.
- Provided knowledgeable recommendations on cabinet materials, styles, and finishes to meet client preferences and budgets.
- Upheld the company''s reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality cabinet installations, resulting in repeat business and client referrals.
- Prepared detailed job site assessments prior to each project's initiation ensuring potential challenges were duly addressed before commencing work.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety by consistently following industry regulations and company protocols throughout all tasks.
- Collaborated with designers to ensure accurate implementation of custom cabinetry designs for clients.
- Worked in manufacturing environment to install cabinets in pre-fabricated homes.
- Offered post-installation support to clients, addressing any needed adjustments or maintenance promptly and professionally.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
Finish Carpenter
Self Employed
Grande Prairie, AB
1991 - 2017
- Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
- Achieved customer satisfaction through precise alignment of doors, windows, staircases, and built-in furniture installations.
- Reduced waste and costs by accurately measuring, cutting, and installing trim work, cabinetry, moldings, and other custom woodwork components.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry best practices and following safety guidelines during all aspects of finish carpentry projects.
Education
Journeyman Carpenter - Journeyman Carpentry
Fairview College
Fairview, ABSkills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Client communication
- Hand tool use
- On-site installations
- Countertop installation
- Hand tool mastery
- Safety protocols adherence
- Repair skills
- Carpentry experience
- Finishing skills
- Assembly line work
- Estimating costs
- Finish carpentry
- Measuring and layout
- Door hanging
- Veneer installation
- Power tool proficiency
- Joinery techniques
- Laminate application
- Adaptable to changes
- Millwork
- Drawer assembly
- Custom cabinetry design
- Site cleanup
- Woodworking techniques
- Safety
- Hardware installation
- Repair expertise
- Material selection
- Millwork experience
- Cabinet installation expertise
- Shelving construction
- Carpentry background
- Finishing procedures
- Remodeling
- Cabinet installation
- Precision and accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Wood staining
- Drywalling
- General laborer
- Physical stamina
- Client relations
- Finishing techniques
- Crew scheduling
- Home renovation
- Flooring installation
- Materials selection
- Lifts up to number pounds
- Subflooring installation
- Power tool maintenance and care
- Residential and commercial renovations
- Structure assembly
- Safety compliance
- Woodwork restoration
- Supply coordination
- Construction management
- Safety procedures
- Measurement conversions
- Measurements and calculations
- Surface finishing
- Panel building
- Commercial construction experience
- Scaffolding construction
- Performance monitoring
- Bandsaw expertise
- Client billing
- Quality control
- Lead carpenter certification
- Project estimation and bidding
- Site inspection
- Local codes compliance
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Carpentry and woodworking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Power tools operation
- Reliability
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
Red seal journeyman carpenter
Timeline
Cabinet Installer
Self Employed
2017 - 2025
Finish Carpenter
Self Employed
1991 - 2017
Journeyman Carpenter - Journeyman Carpentry
Fairview College