Loren [Jake] Jacobson
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Ambitious carpentry professional highly effective at taking on multiple projects at once. Experience with complete home construction, as well as remodels and renovations. Creative Carpenter talented at suggesting new and innovative ways to complete assigned tasks. Artistic Carpenter who takes on unique projects, including theater set installation. Provides clients with both technical skill and creative insight.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Principle carpenter/wood worker
Self employed
Greater Vancouver Area, BC
04.2009 - Current
- Custom millwork. Heritage home renovations. Custom stair construction and installation. Interior finishing.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
Foreman/Superintendant
kindred Construction
Vancouver
03.1986 - 09.2009
- Interpret / read drawings. Layout and run crews. Work with architects, designers and engineers.
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Constructed residential decks, carports, garages and sunrooms.
- Constructed safety provisions, including scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings, fall protection and temporary covers.
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
- Repaired and remodeled wood, iron, chain link and vinyl fencing.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area.
- Set and built form systems and set embeds.
- Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
- Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware.
- Repaired roofs and flooring and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools needed, accurate take offs and required assistance.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged for repairs when needed.
- Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Led a variety of projects from start to finish, including garages, residential homes and additions.
- Proactively managed projects to obtain complete customer satisfaction for all custom work.
- Read and effectively used truss-roof prints to cut and set roofs accordingly.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
Carpenter,foreman, first aid attendant
Misc
Greater Vancouver Area, BC
06.1978 - 02.1986
- Production framing. Underground parking and high-rise formwork.
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Constructed residential decks, carports, garages and sunrooms.
- Constructed safety provisions, including scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings, fall protection and temporary covers.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area.
- Set and built form systems and set embeds.
- Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Properly poured, set and cured concrete.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
House construction and residential renovations
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
1978
Red Seal Carpenter, Passive House Tradesman - Construction, Millwork
Skills
- Exceptional finish carpentry skills
- Custom cabinetry expert
- Hand and power tools
- Scaffolding construction
- Detail-oriented
- Safety-oriented
Seeking further education and training
Timeline
Principle carpenter/wood worker - Self employed
04.2009 - Current
Foreman/Superintendant - kindred Construction
03.1986 - 09.2009
Carpenter,foreman, first aid attendant - Misc
06.1978 - 02.1986
Centennial high - High School Diploma,
BCIT - Red Seal Carpenter, Passive House Tradesman, Construction, Millwork
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