Sean Collins
Contractor
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced Carpenter/Handyman with 25+ years of experience in commercial and residential construction, renovations and maintenance. Outstanding skills in carpentry, boarding/taping, tiling, plumbing and electrical repairs. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Personable, adaptable and quality focused.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contractor/Handyman
Sole-proprietor
Toronto, ON
02.2002 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Negotiated fees and contracts to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients.
Carpenter's Helper
Bark Lake Construction
Toronto, ON
02.1998 - 01.2002
- Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork, and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Built flooring, window frames and countertops according to custom carpentry project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and instructions to meet exact construction specifications.
- Worked with master carpenters to install decks for both residential and commercial customers.
- Set up and broke down scaffolding, shoring, and other support systems to meet project requirements.
- Measured and cut wood pieces using hand saws and powered saws.
Carpenter's Helper
White’s Classic Renovations
Toronto, Ontario
05.1993 - 01.1998
- Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork, and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Built flooring, window frames and countertops according to custom carpentry project specifications.
- Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
- Worked with master carpenters to install decks for both residential and commercial customers.
- Established precise reference points and plumb lines with use of bobs and rods.
- Measured and cut wood pieces using hand saws and powered saws.
Education
B.A. - Political Science Environmental Studies
York University
Toronto, ON 09.1989 - 06.1993
Skills
First Aid/CPR
undefinedTimeline
Contractor/Handyman
Sole-proprietor
02.2002 - Current
Carpenter's Helper
Bark Lake Construction
02.1998 - 01.2002
Carpenter's Helper
White’s Classic Renovations
05.1993 - 01.1998
B.A. - Political Science Environmental Studies
York University
09.1989 - 06.1993
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