Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Personal Interests
References
Timeline
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Jacob Boomhouwer

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Reliable lead hand takes pride in delivering efficient and high-quality construction operations. Excellent communicator works effectively with owners and team members. Quick and eager learner willing to take on additional tasks when required.

Currently a Student Mentor at Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI). Assisting everyday in the setup, maintenance, and ongoing school operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Hand Installer

Shoemaker Home Projects
05.2023 - Current
  • Proficient in using power and hand tools to complete various construction types daily
  • Installing windows, doors, posts, beams, siding, soffit, fascia, and eavestrough to complete different home construction projects
  • Trained to use various lifts such as aerial lift platforms, Articulating boom lifts, and straight boom lifts
  • Knowledgeable in the maintenance and upkeep of all the tools used to complete daily tasks

Lead Hand Installer

RMW Exteriors
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Responsible for jobsite efficiency and quality of work on a daily basis
  • Skilled trades worker in the home exteriors industry which includes siding, soffit, fascia, eavestrough, windows, posts, beams, and railings
  • Trained and Certified to operate jobsite lifts and other construction equipment (articulating boom lifts, telescopic boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts)
  • Extensive hours working on ladders, pole and stage platforms, roofs, and roof jacks
  • Trained and use a variety of power tools to complete tasks daily, these tools include but are not limited to-Miter Saw, Table Saw, Rotary Saw, Hole Saw, Chainsaw, Circular Saw, Reciprocating Saw, Hammer Drill
  • Home exteriors work year round.

General Laborer

Edenborough Landscaping
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Worked with power tools daily to complete hardscape jobs
  • Skilled in the use of forklifts and skid steers.
  • Manual labour including digging trenches and prepping driveways with gravel and sand before laying stone
  • Laying interlock stone to complete driveways and patios

Warehouse Sortation Associate

Fastenal Canada
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Staged products between receiving, sortation, and shipping areas to accurately sort and transfer items
  • Inventoried items with daily counts and monthly audits, keeping data accurate
  • Affixed accurate labels to customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays
  • Unloaded heavy freight using pallet jacks and manually lifted other items to locations in the warehouse
  • Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Education

Fire And Emergency Services Training Institute
Mississauga, ON
10.2023

OSSD -

Grand River Collegiate Institute
Kitchener, ON
06.2019

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Team Building
  • Time Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Building and Structural Repair
  • Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Member Development

Certification

  • Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI) Graduate (10/2023)
  • OFM Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, & Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Awareness (Pending Results)
  • Valid DZ Drivers License
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (2023/11/16-2026/11/16)
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-BLS/AED Level C (2023/01-2026/01)
  • Aerial Lift Platform Certification(2021/03/23-2024/03/23)
  • Working at Heights Construction (2021/03/10-2024/03/10)
  • WHMIS-GHS (06/2018)

Volunteer Experience

  • Student Mentorship at Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI) (November-Current)
  • Fire Service Women of Ontario Symposium (FSWO) (October 27/2023)
  • The Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade (December 2/2023)
  • Assisted at a Hockey Camp (March 11/2019- March 14/2019)
  • Assistant Coach House League Girls Soccer (May 2018- August 2018)

Personal Interests


  • Played with the Markham Royals Hockey Club in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) from 2019-2022
  • Member of the leadership group on the Markham Royals from 2021-2022
  • Played Rep 'A' soccer for the Kitchener Spirit
  • High School volleyball, swimming, track and field, hockey and soccer teams from (2015-2019)

References

  • Brad Shoemaker, Foreman, RMW Exteriors, 519-277-4483
  • Brad Shoemaker, Owner/ Foreman, Shoemaker Home Projects, 519-277-4483
  • Mike Galati, Head Coach/General Manager, Markham Royals Hockey Club, 416-826-9196
  • Justin Hammer, Foreman, Edenborough Landscaping, 519-635-7219

Timeline

Lead Hand Installer

Shoemaker Home Projects
05.2023 - Current

Lead Hand Installer

RMW Exteriors
01.2021 - 05.2023

General Laborer

Edenborough Landscaping
04.2020 - 10.2020

Warehouse Sortation Associate

Fastenal Canada
03.2019 - 09.2019

Fire And Emergency Services Training Institute

OSSD -

Grand River Collegiate Institute
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