I have two years of woodworking experience. I spent about one year working for a Timber Frame company making interior millwork and timber frame components. I am currently working as a furniture maker for myself making high end custom tables, cabinets, chairs, shelving etc. My previous career background is in the automotive industry as a technician and a brief time as a manager.
Skills
Complex Problem-Solving
Print Modeling
Blueprints and Plans
Work Orders
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Quality Assurance Checks
Power Saws
Measurement and Calibration
Hand and Power Tools
Time Management
Safe Equipment Operation
Customer Satisfaction
Pneumatic Tools
Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Work History
04/2021 to Current
Furniture MakerEd Napleton Automotive Group – Plains, PA,
Currently design and build furniture with emphasis on quality of workmanship and materials.
Every step in the furniture making process is completed by myself from milling lumber to cutting joinery and applying the finish.
Create my own furniture plans and jigs and fixtures to aid in the construction of the piece.
Construct furniture with traditional joinery such as pegged mortise and tenon and hand cut dovetails.
Proficient with use of power tools and hand tools including: table saw, band saw, jointer, thickness planer, drum and wide belt sander, shaper, routers, lathe, hand saws, chisels, hand planes etc.
Became a juried member of the NH League of Craftsmen in November 2021.
06/2020 to 04/2021
Fixed Operations DirectorElkay Manufacturing Co. – Broadview, IL,
Teamed up with service and parts specialists in project planning and deliveries to achieve on-time and within budget completion.
Negotiated vendors contracts and delivery schedules.
Supervised mechanics, service advisors and parts personnel.
Directed fixed operations of 40-member group, driving services excellence, implementation of new programs and attainment of sales objectives in alignment with market trends.
Provided staff training, coaching and mentoring to effectively implement best practices and new policies or programs.
Monitored financial performance through daily reports.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of service department workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.
08/2019 to 06/2020
WoodworkerHendrick Automotive Group – Apex, NC,
Completed general finish work and sanding.
Measured and cut materials in adherence to schematic drawings.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
Reviewed job specifications to determine necessary tools and materials.
Packaged finished products and facilitated shipment.
Constructed custom built designs according to specifications.
Set up and safely operated woodworking equipment, routers, table saws, shapers, band saws, jointers, planers etc.
Created traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon, lock miter and dovetail, in addition to conventional joinery using dominoes.
Performed lumber milling and shaping, solid woodwork and door construction.
Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests and available inventories.
Constructed timber frame trusses and full home frames.
Constructed interior millwork such as trim, doors, stairs etc.
08/2004 to 08/2019
Automotive TechnicianWhite River Toyota – City, STATE,
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Became ASE Master level certified
Became Toyota Master Level certified
Education
Expected in
No Degree: Automotive Technology Wyoming Technical Institute - Laramie, WY, GPA:
Expected in 06/2002
High School Diploma: Mascoma Valley Regional High School - Canaan, NH GPA:
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