Christopher Joseph
Hollister,CA
Summary
Was born and raised in Lautoka City in the Fiji Islands. Attended Catholic School. Attended the Fiji institute of Technology in Mechanics with certificate in 1983. Have Carpentry trade certificate's with the Derrick technical school in Suva Fiji Islands. Worked as a Journeyman Carpenter from 1984-2001 when migrated to Ca USA On March 2001. Lived in San Jose for 21 years and sold the house in 2021 and bought a home in Hollister Ca. Will be living here as a primary residence permanently.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director /Manager of Operations
American Building Expert
Hollister, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Have ability to 30 or more calls day and coordinate able to increase sales by 12%.
MANAGER /Supervisor of Operations
American Building Expert
All Santa Clara County Cities, CA
02.2008 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Manage over 30 calls daily and keep in touch with new customers
Journeyman Carpenter
R W CONSTRUCTION
San Jose, CA
05.2002 - 11.2017
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures
- Supervised 6 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality
Millwright Technician
Wood Tech Industries
San Jose, CA
06.2001 - 05.2002
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Autocad Designs
Carrington College - San Jose Ca AKA (Western Care
5883 Rue Ferrari Dr #125 San Jose Ca 9513803.2011
High School Diploma -
St Thomas High School
Lautoka Fiji Isl01.1981
Skills
- Experiences: Carpentry in all woodwork Rough & Finish work Single family homes, Track homes, Multi family homes and Mobile homes Have experiences in all Utility codes and ordinances in various counties and cities I've worked in State of Ca Have worked with County of Santa Clara Building Inspectors on Senior citizen homes re: Fire codes and ADA Code Regulations and upgrades on Code violations every four years and am very current with code regulations re: current needs of State Laws
- Have worked with many different Architects, Designers, Engineers and consultants as to what scope of work requires on various projects and what are requirements by local Authorities
- Am very detailed in finer finishes prior to final inspections
- Clean environment and safety of employees and subs is something that is major concern to all projects where services is needed and rendered
- Thorough inspections is needed prior to resuming any project where importance is given to what is permitted and what is not permitted
Timeline
Director /Manager of Operations
American Building Expert
09.2021 - Current
MANAGER /Supervisor of Operations
American Building Expert
02.2008 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter
R W CONSTRUCTION
05.2002 - 11.2017
Millwright Technician
Wood Tech Industries
06.2001 - 05.2002
Associate of Arts - Autocad Designs
Carrington College - San Jose Ca AKA (Western Care
High School Diploma -
St Thomas High School