Svend Cavanaugh
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Been involved with construction for over 40 years. My father and all my uncles were all contractors so I built spec houses with my uncle until he passed away. Then started contracting myself until 2008 when everything slowed with no work. Then I started teaching inner city kids nccer and the mc3 pre apprentice curriculums also teaching osha 10 certain for confined spaces and roadside safety for flagging with city build and laborers union as partners in tracing these youths..But now I am ready to go back out in the field where I feel I can be most effective. With all my experience knowledge and skills
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Success Centers
1245 Howard St San Francisco
06.2017 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Contractor
Svenddavidinc.
Fremont, CA
06.2008 - 03.2016
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Established long-term relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business.
Foreman
Larsen Builders
Alameda, CA
03.2000 - 03.2007
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Successfully mitigated risks associated with complex projects by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate contingency plans.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
Lead Carpenter
Tanglewood Construction
Gilroy, CA
03.1996 - 03.2000
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
Education
Diploma -
Harbor High School
Santa Cruz, CAClassical Music Appreciation
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CASkills
- Academic advisement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Lesson Planning
- SMART Board aptitude
Certification
OSHA 10 confined spaces,first aid cpr. flagging
Timeline
Instructor
Success Centers
06.2017 - 07.2023
Contractor
Svenddavidinc.
06.2008 - 03.2016
Foreman
Larsen Builders
03.2000 - 03.2007
Lead Carpenter
Tanglewood Construction
03.1996 - 03.2000
Diploma -
Harbor High School
Classical Music Appreciation
Mira Costa College