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Joseph Nixon

Minneapolis

Summary

Skilled in technical construction and fabrication, I've led teams at Landscape Love to deliver custom, high-end residential and commercial projects. My background in timber framing and climbing wall construction showcases my precision and planning abilities. As a seasoned climber and leader, I excel in designing and executing complex structures, blending engineering logic with creative problem-solving.

My ability to be more flexible with travel and timing constraints has improved.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Carpenter

Landscape Love
07.2020 - Current

this position, I rely heavily on my skills as a metal fabricator. My design/ problem solving skills aid in delivering outstanding custom results for residential and commercial clients.


This is also a leadership/ supervisory position.

Route Setter

Various Gyms
01.2000 - 01.2023

I have been setting routes for various gyms and climbing competitions etc. Bouldering and rope routes combined.

Up to about 5.12 or so.

Carpenter

Trehus Builders
03.2015 - 07.2020
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • high end residential and commercial carpenter.
  • somewhat general in nature but extremely high end outcomes expected in the final product.

Timber Framer

Big River Timberworks
02.2011 - 07.2015
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on industry trends and best practices for timber framing techniques.
  • Collaborated with architects and clients to design custom timber frame structures that met specific needs and preferences.
  • Shop work included cutting large scale timbers to later be precisely joined and erected onsite.
  • Along with building climbing walls, this part of my work history relied heavily on precision/planning and execution combined with large scale high elevation construction protocols.
  • eg lots of heavy machinery fall protection etc.

Rsedential Carpenter

Home Tailors, Building & Remodeling
02.2010 - 02.2014
  • Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Collaborated with other skilled tradespeople to ensure seamless integration of carpentry work within larger construction projects.

Climbing Wall Construction/builder

Nicros
07.2006 - 01.2010
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
  • During my time at Nicros, I traveled within the United States while building and maintaining large and small scale climbing walls.
  • Additionally: I was contracted by Nicros as a muralist on a part time basis. Until about 2014, I enhanced bare walls by rendering new specifically themed artwork selected by the clientele.

Carpenter

MN Union Carpenter
09.2004 - 06.2006
  • Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • This was the first step in my const./fabrication career.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts (sculpture)

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Technical construction and Fabrication knowledge
  • sport and alpine climber
  • leadership/ foreman

  • understanding design concepts and engineering logic
  • Sailing

Timeline

Landscape Carpenter

Landscape Love
07.2020 - Current

Carpenter

Trehus Builders
03.2015 - 07.2020

Timber Framer

Big River Timberworks
02.2011 - 07.2015

Rsedential Carpenter

Home Tailors, Building & Remodeling
02.2010 - 02.2014

Climbing Wall Construction/builder

Nicros
07.2006 - 01.2010

Carpenter

MN Union Carpenter
09.2004 - 06.2006

Route Setter

Various Gyms
01.2000 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts (sculpture)

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Joseph Nixon