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Good day,

I am a trained carpenter with three years of experience in the different tasks that need to be performed as one. Looking through just such a position on the Craigslist website, I would like to offer my services as not just a carpenter but a craftsman.

Briefing about my educational background, as I am a high school graduate as well as I have completed my vocational training in carpentry at the Chateauguay Valley Career Center in Ormstown, Quebec. I have all my cards and they are up to date. I believe that my exceptional credentials would have marked your attention and therefore, I request you to consider my application for the applied job position.

I have worked two years in a row at the Montreal Grand Prix building ramps and decks as well as helping in the construction and renovation of bars and restaurants with Castle Construction.

As indicated in my resume, I have a considerable experience in constructing, installing and repairing structures and fixtures made of wood. My proficiency extends to building rough wooden structures such as concrete forms, scaffolds, in keeping with verbal instructions and following blueprints. Moreover, I have working knowledge of performing carpentry tasks based on measurements and able to follow instructions in accurate manner. My experience has taught me to identify safety risks and to take relevant precautions in order to eliminate those risks.

I am very much confident and positive about my work capabilities and so, I believe that I would prove a beneficial asset to your organization. Look forward to meeting you in person and having a further discussion regarding the future job responsibilities. Please call me at (438) 933-9342 if you would like to speak to me in the meantime.

Thanking You.

Yours Sincerely,

Andre Emery

438.933.9342

Enclosures:

ANDRE EMERY
Montreal, QC •
438.933.9342
[email protected]

Objective
A talented carpenter with extensive work experience in residential and commercial renovations seeks a permanent position of Carpenter Apprentice in an organization where my two years of carpentry skills and knowledge will be utilized.

Specialized Skills
Capability to correctly understand blueprints.
Good knowledge of power tools and hand tools.
Ability to do work in given time period.
Exceptional ability to do work as per requirement.
Excellent in English and French communication.
Very skilled in fitting and installing windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
Positive energetic attitude
Time management/organizational skills
Anticipate and prepare for changes in workload
Excellent mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates.
Exceptional ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
Uncommon ability establishing relationships with all parties involved in the construction process that facilitate harmonious working relationships during project, and permit prompt resolution of problems and conflicts as they occur.
Strong ability to organize assigned tasks, for completion alone or with help.
Demonstrated ability to envision all steps in assigned tasks.
Immense ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project.
Remarkable ability to climb ladders for heights of up to 60 feet.
Excellent ability to perform the job task in different commercial construction environments such as: daycares, restaurants, bars, office buildings, etc.
Ability to be flexible from one job to the next.
Very dependable, always prompt to job sites.

Certifications
Mobile Equipment Operator Certification Card, Class 5, 2000, Vancouver, British Columbia
Dangerous Goods and Materials Card, 2009, Montreal, Quebec
Health and Safety, 2010, Ormstown, Quebec
Aerial Lift, Certification Card, November 2010, Ormstown, Quebec
C.P.R. /AED & First Aid Training, October 2010
Attestation, General Health and Safety course on construction sites, July 2010

Education and Training
Dawson College, Montreal, Quebec
D.E.C. Social Sciences
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
Certification, Specializing Transportation and Logistics
July 2010 – September 2011 Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre, Ormstown, QC
D.E.P. Construction Carpentry
Coursework:
Pouring concrete footings, foundations and walls; making concrete columns, slabs, beams and stairs; building wood or metal floors and walls; building roofs; setting up scaffolding and temporary structures; installing doors and windows; insulating building envelopes and various other building elements; building permanent and temporary divisions; finishing the interior and exterior of a building; building wood stairs; installing modular furniture; and coordinating, analyzing, collecting, calculating and comparing data, particularly when establishing an estimate for repairs or remodelling.

Employment
September 2012 to December 2013 Apprentice Carpenter, Restaurant and Bar Renovations, CONSTRUCTION CASTLE INC, Dorval, Quebec http://www.constructionscastle.ca/
Assisted in the completion of 4 restaurants and bar remodelling projects including Hurley’s Pub on the West Island of Montreal. Gained practical, hands-on knowledge of all aspects of restaurant and bar construction and remodelling.

June 2012 to August 2012 Apprentice Carpenter, Concrete Forms, Construction, CONSTRUCTION POMINVILLE, St. Remi, Quebec
Measure, cut, outline, accumulate and link materials made of wood, steel and other materials. Build foundations, concrete forms. Build floor beams and subflooring, Build walls and install partitions, Install suspended ceilings.

April 2012 to present Site Technician/Apprentice Carpenter for Montreal Grand Prix 2012, 2013 and Montreal Nascar 2012, LES PRODUCTIONS TETES D’AFFICHE INC St. Bruno, Quebec
Determined specifications and calculated requirements, prepared layouts, measured, cut, shape, assemble and join mouldings, wood materials, drywall and plastics materials, Build foundation, ramps, stairs, decks, and platforms.

November 2011 to February 2012 Carpenter Apprentice, STRUCTURES COVIBRO INC, Chateauguay, Quebec
Studied blueprints, specification sheets, and drawings to determine style and type of wall panel required. Filled cracks, seams, depressions, and nailed holes with filler. Examined wood surfaces for defects, such as nicks, cracks, or blisters. Measured cut materials to determine conformance to specifications, using tape measure.
Measured and marked location of studs, leaders, and receptacle openings, using tape measure, template, and marker. Cut sidings and mouldings, sections of weatherboard, openings in sheetrock, and lumber, using hand tools and power tools. Laid out and aligned materials on worktable or in assembly jig according to specified instructions. Removed surface defects, using knife, scraper, wet sponge, electric iron, and sanding tools.
Trimmed overlapping edges of wood, weatherboard, using portable router or power saw, and hand tools.
Installed prefabricated windows and doors, insulation, wall, ceiling and floor panels or siding, using adhesives, hoists, hand tools, and power tools. Aligned and fastened materials together, using hand tools and power tools, to form building or bracing.

2005-2009 Forklift Operator, MOLSON BREWERY INC, Montreal, Quebec
Loaded shipments into container truck, picked and scanned orders, maintained daily cycle counts, handling and disposition of materials, and kept warehouse inventory current.

2005-2006 Warehouse Manager, MITTEN VINYL INC, Anjou, Quebec
Verified required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers. Ensured that all products were properly counted. Participated in establishing work schedules and ensured that the schedules were correctly implemented and that jobs were assigned effectively and completed properly. Moved products to storage areas with proper equipment and efficiently stacked and stored the merchandise in the appropriate area. Directed the salvage of damaged or used material. Coordinated all preparation and distribution of documentation pertaining to worker accidents.

References Available Upon Request