Professional Summary
Detail-oriented junior carpenter with practical experience in structural timber framing, interior finishing, and historic residential renovations in the Utrecht region.
Skilled in interpreting architectural blueprints, operating stationary and handheld woodworking equipment, and maintaining high build quality to meet Dutch construction standards.
Work Experience
Vermeer & Zonen Houtbouw
Utrecht
Junior Carpenter
Mar 2024 – Present
- Construct timber stud walls, structural partition framing, and floor joists for residential renovation projects across Utrecht.
- Hang interior solid-core doors, install pre-hung frames, and fit architectural skirtings and architraves to precise tolerances.
- Assist lead carpenters in cutting and assembling timber roof rafters, purlins, and dormer framing from technical drawings.
- Maintain job site safety standards and execute daily equipment checks in accordance with VCA protocols.
De Grachten Timmerwerkplaats
Amersfoort
Apprentice Carpenter
Sept 2022 – Feb 2024
- Fabricated bespoke window frames, sills, and built-in alcove shelving in the workshop using stationary planers, spindle moulders, and table saws.
- Assisted on-site teams with laying solid oak and engineered subfloors, moisture barriers, and acoustic underlayments.
- Prepared structural lumber by measuring, squaring, and cutting components to size for modular timber assemblies.
Education & Training
ROC Midden Nederland
MBO Niveau 3 · Allround Timmerman (Carpentry) · Utrecht · Diploma achieved · Sept 2021 – Feb 2024
Completed practical vocational training combining workshop joinery, structural timber construction, and architectural fitting.
Coursework emphasized technical drawing analysis, material specification, timber restoration techniques, and Dutch building codes.
Key Projects
Townhouse Staircase Renovation
Jun 2025 – Aug 2025
- Rebuilt worn balusters, leveled support stringers, and installed matching hardwood handrails on an early 20th-century residence in Utrecht.
- Sanded, dry-fitted, and anchored structural risers while maintaining existing historical wall trims intact.
Core Skills
Timber framing
Interior joinery
Technical drawing interpretation
Miter and table saw operation
Door and window fitting
Drywall and partition installation
Subfloor leveling
Wood restoration and repair
Acoustic insulation installation
Job site safety (VCA)
Languages
Dutch
C2
English
C1
Certifications & Safety
Basisveiligheid VCA (Basic Occupational Safety)
PBNA · May 2023
Safe Working at Heights Certification
BouwMedia Opleidingen · Apr 2024
Community Involvement
Buurtwerkplaats De Spijker
Utrecht · Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
- Community Workshop Assistant
- Assisted community members with the safe use of hand tools and bench drills during weekly community repair workshops.
- Constructed modular planters and timber park benches using reclaimed scaffolding timber for neighborhood greening initiatives.