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BRIAN HELLAND

Redwood Shores,CA

Summary

A skilled master craftsman with over 20 years of experience across multiple aspects of construction including renovation, rebuilds and custom woodworking. Specialist in interior and external finish carpentry that includes doors, windows, cabinets, millwork, and hardware. A multi-faceted, independent worker, encouraging safety on every job site, adherence to plans, and a cohesive team effort. Skills with power tools, saw, drills, and more, quick learner.

Overview

Work History

Finish Carpenter Journeyman

E.Mackulate Wood Designs
Woodside, CA
2009 - Current
  • Managing projects from the rendering stage through finished installation.
  • Working with homeowners, sub-contractors, and co-workers to create a vision and execute the desired outcome.
  • Interpreted woodworking blueprints and project specifications to deliver top-notch results for the client.
  • Specialized in multiple categories, from crown molding, wainscot, full paneled libraries, window and door installation, custom cabinet installation and door hardware.
  • Effectively used power tools, hand tools and various necessary instruments to craft wood projects in a timely manner.
  • Evaluating and determined material needs, prioritized tasks to reduce project delays.
  • Investigating damage, accidents, or delays at job sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
  • Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
  • Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
  • Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
  • Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.

Carpenter

Columbell Construction
Redwood City, CA
2000 - 2009
  • Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim, and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Monitored inventory and reported supply needs.
  • Worked with a variety of hand and power tool including saws, drills, precision measuring instruments and electric testing devices.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing the highest quality of products by ensuring all equipment was properly installed and working correctly.
  • Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough framing and finish carpentry.
  • Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
  • Used circular and compound miter saws.

Satellite Company

TBD
Redwood City, CA
1998 - 2000
  • Installed, service of satellite systems.
  • Placed dish in a strategic location to assure maximum signal strength.
  • Installed and activated receiver and tested system for top performance speed.
  • Trouble shoot systems and performed repairs returning them to company operating standards.
  • Performed advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to find root causes and devise corrections.
  • Became certified in satellite installation and repair.
  • Used mechanical, technical and people skills.
  • Communicated with customers to explain installation process and ideal satellite dish placement.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

ITT Technical Institute
Santa Clara, CA
09.1997

High School Diploma -

Carlmont High School
Belmont
06.1995

Skills

  • Carpentry and Woodworking
  • Flooring Construction
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Project Management
  • Site Maintenance
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Hardware Installation
  • Crew Management
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Decision Making and Prioritization
  • Work Crew Coordination

Timeline

Finish Carpenter Journeyman

E.Mackulate Wood Designs
2009 - Current

Carpenter

Columbell Construction
2000 - 2009

Satellite Company

TBD
1998 - 2000

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

ITT Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Carlmont High School
BRIAN HELLAND