Ben Shirreff
E-Mail: *********@*****.*** 416-***-****
Profile
Experienced Framer with cabinetry building experience. Able to complete task competently and accurately. Have a keen interest in furthering my experience and ability in the world of carpentry. Hard working and a quick learner who is adaptable and will be an asset to any team. Recent work experience
Horizon Pacific Contracting: Victoria, BC October 2018-May 2022
■ One of the top builders of high end custom homes in Victoria
■ Responsible for form work, framing, exterior and interior finish
■ In charge of framing crews up to 5 employees
■ Responsible for reading plans and executing task, while leading crew C&W Cabinetry: Toronto, ON May-October 2018
■ Daily use of table saw, routers, planers, joiners jig saws and dado cuts
■ Very precise cabinetry and counter top construction
■ Accuracy down to 1/64 of an inch required
■ Laminate as well as live wood used for finish products Dick Construction: Kingston, ON August 2016 – May 2018
■ Mostly residential framing, contributed in the framing of over 10 homes in the Kingston area
■ Able to read and decipher blue prints
■ Finish carpentry experience including installation of hard wood, door and window trim
■ Construction of multiple decks, stairs and railings on a variety of projects. Moose Creek Reforestation: Oxdrift, ON April - December 2013, ‘14, ‘15 April – July 2006, ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12
■ Tree planter: reforesting clear cut areas in Northern Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan through contracts held with Canadian lumber companies
■ Crew Boss for 2011, ’12, ’13, ’14, ‘15 seasons. Team leading for 10 - 20 People
■ Brush saw operator: clearing land for preservation of forests
■ Using and deciphering topographical maps to appropriately divide land Education
Kings College at The University of Western Ontario September 2006 – April 2010 Bachelors of Arts – History
St. Lawrence College- Carpentry Foundations program September 2015- June 2016 Skills
■ Hard working and quick learner, focused on task at hand – adaptable to environment or changing tasks. Team – oriented – leader in team planning and organization
■ Physically fit
■ WHMIS certification
■ Working at heights certification
■ “G” class License
■ Own my own work belt and hand tools