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Grace Gallo

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Enthusiastic and adaptable worker with a keen eye for detail and a well-rounded background in many types of construction, labour and manual skills. Adept worker with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic, with the utmost eagerness to learn and progress at given tasks, and teach others to do the same. A creative and dynamic problem solver with a varied background of skills and life experiences, professional and otherwise.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Wildland Firefighter & Foreman

Fall Line Forestry Ltd.
04.2017 - 08.2024
  • Organized personnel & was responsible for the efficiency and safety of up to 10 firefighters at a time
  • Received and executed orders following a strict chain of command, including liaising with government officials, helicopter pilots, heavy equipment operators, medics, local officials and civilians
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels
  • Maintained an elite standard of military level physical fitness, often working in challenging terrain for 12 hour days, for shifting of up to 21 consecutive days
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations

Builder & Site Lead

BC Parks & Recreation
04.2020 - 10.2023
  • Worked closely with environmental planner to adhere to site specific restrictions & regulations, such as riparian areas, high archaeological value zones & hydrology features.
  • Maintained professional relationships representing BC parks with local community members, employees & members of the regional district.
  • Trained new staff, lead safety meetings, utilized development plans to coordinate heavy machinery, fallers & trail crews
  • Interpreted blueprints accurately, building timber structures for recreation sites to exact specifications

Geophysical Field Assistant

Moombarriga Geoscience
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Worked long days outside despite adverse weather, completing tasks with measuring tools for meticulous data collection.
  • Facilitated the safety of all geophysical technicians by navigating challenging terrain in pickup trucks, clearing access to overgrown roadways & adhering to driving protocols according to the forest practices code of British Columbia.


Carpenter

Jamieson Contracting
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Building structures from the ground up; decks, fences, interior framing
  • Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
  • Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, siding & painting as well renovations.
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work. Oversaw the work of small crews (2-4 labourers)

Carpenter's Assistant

K. Nichols Contracting
05.2017 - 07.2019
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
  • Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork, and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter.
  • Measured and cut wood pieces using hand saws and powered saws.

Carpenter's Assistant

Purcell Timber Frames
07.2017 - 11.2017
  • Duties: Operating a multitude of hand and power tools, rudimentary construction (i.e framing, window installation, roofing, insulation etc.) Lifting and carrying objects 50lbs and over repeatedly while taking care not to damage timbers, adhering to worksafe standards at all times.

Tree Planter

Moose Creek Reforestation
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • Duties: Carrying heavy loads for 10+ hours a day (50-70 lbs), working through harsh weather conditions including heavy snow and rain, maintaining stamina through long hours of physical exertion, ensuring quality and spacing accuracy while planting, high attention to detail to meet spec requirements, abiding by health & safety regulations which varied contract to contract, wearing appropriate PPE (hard hat, steel toes, etc.) at all times

VINEYARD WORKER

ANCIENT HILL WINERY
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Duties: Spending full days outside in the heat, as well as the snow, snipping new growth on vines, cane pruning, picking grapes, maintaining speed throughout a day of manual labour, heavy lifting, sorting grapes, OCCASIONAL SHIFTS WITHIN THE TASTING ROOM ASSISTING AND SERVING GUESTS

Farmhand

Flying Heart Farm
06.2012 - 09.2014
  • Duties: Planting vegetables and berries, harvesting vegetables and berries, weeding garden beds, building garden beds, moving heavy loads of organic matter about the garden, landscaping, turning compost, caring for animals, preparing various crops for market.

CAR DETAILER

DEAN’S AUTO SHINE
05.2012 - 09.2012
  • Duties: Thoroughly cleaning vehicles interior and exterior, occasional assistance with window tinting, moving cars around the lot, customer interactions including cash and interact interactions, handling harsh chemicals.

Education

English

University of Windsor
06-2013

Luthierie

Mile End Guitar Coop
Montreal, QC
05-2024

Fine Art, Theatre

Walkerville Centre For The Creative Arts
Windsor, ON
01-2012

Guitar Building

Sergei De Jonge School of Luthierie
Chelsea, QC
11-2024

Timeline

Geophysical Field Assistant

Moombarriga Geoscience
09.2021 - 12.2021

Builder & Site Lead

BC Parks & Recreation
04.2020 - 10.2023

Carpenter

Jamieson Contracting
06.2019 - 06.2021

Carpenter's Assistant

Purcell Timber Frames
07.2017 - 11.2017

Carpenter's Assistant

K. Nichols Contracting
05.2017 - 07.2019

Wildland Firefighter & Foreman

Fall Line Forestry Ltd.
04.2017 - 08.2024

Tree Planter

Moose Creek Reforestation
04.2016 - 06.2016

VINEYARD WORKER

ANCIENT HILL WINERY
01.2015 - 01.2016

Farmhand

Flying Heart Farm
06.2012 - 09.2014

CAR DETAILER

DEAN’S AUTO SHINE
05.2012 - 09.2012

English

University of Windsor

Luthierie

Mile End Guitar Coop

Fine Art, Theatre

Walkerville Centre For The Creative Arts

Guitar Building

Sergei De Jonge School of Luthierie

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