Samuel Edwards
Ottawa
Summary
Seasoned General Contractor with a robust background in construction and woodworking, notably the owner of West River Contracting. Excelled in subcontractor management and customer satisfaction, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget. Demonstrated expertise in carpentry and construction site management, alongside a strong work ethic and reliable leadership. Achieved consistent high-quality work, meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
General Contractor
West River Contracting
07.2024 - Current
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Established a reputation for delivering high-quality work consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
- Completed projects on time and within budget through meticulous scheduling and coordination of resources.
General Laborer
Fritsch Flips
05.2019 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
General Laborer
Cross Canada Contraction
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Operated heavy equipment safely to transport materials and complete tasks as required.
Woodworker and Customer Service
Atmosphere et Bois
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed general finish work and sanding.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
- Managed inventory levels accurately forecasting raw material needs based on current orders.
- Packaged finished products and facilitated shipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Mark High School
Manotick Station, ON05-2022
Skills
- Carpentry
- Construction site management
- Painting and finishing
- Worksite safety
- Concrete work
- Demolition
- Scheduling and planning
- Waste management
- Carpentry and flooring skills
- Project planning
- Drywall installation
- Heavy lifting
- Subcontractor management
- Renovation
- Materials procurement
- Flooring installation
- Roofing installation
- Hardworking and reliable
- Customer service
- Management
- Job planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
General Contractor
West River Contracting
07.2024 - Current
General Laborer
Cross Canada Contraction
05.2023 - 08.2023
Woodworker and Customer Service
Atmosphere et Bois
05.2021 - 08.2021
General Laborer
Fritsch Flips
05.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
St. Mark High School
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