Stipe Ruzic
Langford,BC
Summary
Responsible lead carpenter with 9 years of comprehensive experience leading teams. Outstanding blueprint and design interpretation and comprehension abilities with excellent communication, budgeting and project management talents. Extensive knowledge of all construction sub-trades, construction materials and supplies . I m Focused and Detailed in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bussines Owner of Formisland Construction
Self-employeed
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- COMPLETED PROJECTS: Forming and framing for 6 townhouses in Langford Total Value $300.000
- Ramp project in Victoria for child care , forming ,framing and finishing total Value $80 000back framing in Courtney for 66 micro units total Value of $50 000building and installing various decks and fences in Victoria total Value of $70 000
- Insurance damage repairs for homeowners in total Value of $30 000
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
Forming Carpenter
Campbell Construction Ltd.
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- 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.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Specialized in building concrete stairs and walls
Lead Carpenter
Unitech Construction
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organizational skills.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- GENERERAL WORK DESCRIPTION AND VALUE: Seismic upgrades of elementary schools value $3.8 mill
Lead Carpenter
Marino General Contracting Ltd.
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Project Description : New construction of coach house total worth of project $350 000
Finishing Carpenter
Showcase interiors ltd
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
- Prepared cost estimates for contractors and customers, staying within requested budgets.
- Dismantled and demolished areas prior to repairs and installment of new materials.
- Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plan to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
Carpenter
RBS
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Working On building Envelope : installing rain screen, rot repairs, Sheeting , and envelope upgrades
Envelope Restoration Carpenter
Golden globe ltd
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Completed installations of building structures
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Repair building envelope
- installation of siding Cedar and Hardie board
Education
Carpentry Apprentice - Carpentry
Bcit
Vancouver, BC05.2024
High School Diploma -
Construction School of Split
Split, Croatia06.2002
Skills
- Carpentry (8 years)
- Drywall (3 years)
- Siding (1 year)
- General Labour (5 years)
- Flooring (1 year)
- Painting (1 year)
- Framing (2 years)
- Rebar (Less than 1 year)
- Framing
- Carpentry
- Skilled
- Drywall
- Trim
- Handyman
- Construction Laborer
- Finish Carpentry
- Finishing
- Trim Carpentry
- Door Hanging
- Construction
- Business Management
- Project Management
- Staff Hiring
- Client Service
- Negotiation
- Customer Relations
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Quality Control
- Organizational Skills
- Team Building
- Creative Thinking
- Employee Training
- Driven and Determined
Certification
- OFA 1, 12/2021
- Bcit lvl4
- Drafter, Present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Chess , Swimming and Fitness
I started my passion for Swimming and Chess in my early age encouraged by my parents, im strong believer of phrase in strong body clear mind . Taking care of your fitness and mental Health is very important especially nowadays.
Timeline
Bussines Owner of Formisland Construction
Self-employeed
02.2023 - 12.2023
Forming Carpenter
Campbell Construction Ltd.
07.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Carpenter
Unitech Construction
11.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Carpenter
Marino General Contracting Ltd.
04.2021 - 11.2021
Finishing Carpenter
Showcase interiors ltd
12.2019 - 04.2021
Carpenter
RBS
05.2019 - 12.2019
Envelope Restoration Carpenter
Golden globe ltd
06.2017 - 05.2019
Carpentry Apprentice - Carpentry
Bcit
High School Diploma -
Construction School of Split
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