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Jack Taylor

Edmonton,AB

Summary

A self-employed carpenter with five years experience running businesses and meeting customer needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter

Self-employeed
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • First fix carpentry: Stud-walling, boxing-in pipes, installation of wooden and steel joists, installation of custom staircases, removal of supporting walls and lintels, plaster-boarding and insulating.
  • Second fix carpentry: Internal door hanging and modifications including framing and hardware, external door modifications, skirting and architrave, scribing to cotswold stone walls, kitchen fitting, laminate and engineered flooring installation, staircase and balustrade renovations.
  • Workshop experience: Operating machines including a four-sider, mortiser, band saw and spindle moulder, to create custom doors, cupboard doors, windows and staircases.


  • Managing professional development by logging work and curating future work to address experience gaps.
  • Expediting my development by putting myself forward for unfamiliar projects, to learn and improve my skillset.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Communicating with other trades, to help maintain the order and flow of the project.
  • Exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and providing updates.
  • Managing material deliveries.
  • Purchasing and maintaining personal work tools and vehicle.
  • Book keeping for end of year tax returns.

Professional Window Cleaner

Self-employed
06.2018 - 03.2023
  • Provided detailed estimates and quotes for domestic and commercial clients, outlining the scope of work required and timeframes for completion.
  • Increased client retention by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Streamlined operations by creating and implementing a computerized clientele management system.
  • Reduced streaks and residue on windows by utilizing appropriate cleaning techniques and industry-standard equipment.
  • Expanded clientele by effectively promoting company's services through word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Maintained my legal self-employed status, along with book-keeping and accounts management, to file tax returns early.

Farm Hand and Outdoor Pursuit Instructor

Cattle Country
06.2015 - 06.2018
  • Promoted to Team leader for new staff after 1 year, due to work ethic and friendly demeanor.
  • Onboarding new staff, taking senior responsibility within work areas, delegating tasks and ensuring farm safety and commercial standards were met.
  • Tractor driving with a trailer while giving tours to visitors, providing educational insights into farming practices and promoting community engagement.
  • Climbing net supervisor, qualified in climbing net aerial rescue, to ensure and instruct safe usage of activity areas.
  • Maintaining grounds including hedge maintenance and grass cutting.
  • Lamb rearing in season.

Education

College Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

South Gloucester And Stroud College
Stroud
07.2017

Secondary Studies - GCSE

Katherine Lady Berkely School
Wotton Under Edge
07.2015

Skills

  • Door installation
  • Flooring installation
  • Scribing
  • Hand and power tools
  • Kitchen fitting
  • Team communication
  • Small business management
  • Eagerness to learn

Timeline

Carpenter

Self-employeed
05.2023 - 08.2024

Professional Window Cleaner

Self-employed
06.2018 - 03.2023

Farm Hand and Outdoor Pursuit Instructor

Cattle Country
06.2015 - 06.2018

College Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

South Gloucester And Stroud College

Secondary Studies - GCSE

Katherine Lady Berkely School

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