I am currently managing a diversified farm with my duties ranging from all of the day-to-day management. I also deal with guests booking and staying in our self-catering cottages, as well as restoring and renovating old cottages on the farm. For the past two years, the single biggest project has been rebuilding the main farmhouse that burned down in a fire. Most of my working life has been spent in the residential construction industry, first as a labour and then working my way up to project manager. I also ran my own construction company for a few years.
Manage business operations.
Estimating jobs (Quantities, Cost, etc.).
Carpentry and joinery.
Sourcing and negotiating with clients.
Managing labour and subcontractors.
Designing and manufacturing kitchens.
Installation and finishing of timber floors.
Working knowledge of all trades except for plastering.
Track record of producing accurate work of a high standard.
Able to effectively manage time through careful planning and organization of work activities.
I am a blacksmith who enjoys making knives and axes. I prefer making my own layered and pattern-welded steel. I also make leather and plastic sheaths for knives.
