Resume

Summary of qualifications Professional woodworker and Draftsman/CNC programmer with a keen eye for artistic quality and an awareness of client-driven end-results. Qualified supervisor and manager with the proven ability to develop and maintain a strong teamwork atmosphere. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Quick learner who is eager to obtain and develop new skills.
Work experience
August 2007 – Present Joseph Zamabarano Woodworking Austin, TX

Lead Woodworker/Draftsman/CNC Programmer/CNC Operator

Lead Woodworker in a custom cabinet and woodworking shop serving high-end clientele in the Austin area and nearby communities.

  • Leading numerous projects (over 20), including complex and multi-room designs.
  • Filled in position as Shop Supervisor as required by the company.
  • AutoCAD drafting and manipulation for templates and construction details.
  • Drafting and layout using AutoCAD and Microvellum for cabinet and furniture details.
  • Generating code for CNC operation using Microvellum, AutoCabinets, and manual code entry.
  • Operating and maintaining CNC equipment (Cosmec 515 CNC Router).
  • Building cabinets, cabinet doors, drawers and other parts using a variety of common and specialized tools.
  • Built over 10 custom furniture pieces including tables and interior doors.
  • Creating custom layouts and templates for complicated arches and detail work on doors, countertops, and other woodwork.
  • Maintaining shop equipment including table saws (sliding and contractor style), routers, shapers, sanders, and various hand tools.
Sept – Dec 2006 Austin Doorman Pflugerville, TX

Entry Door Craftsman

Craftsman in a custom entry and garage door shop.

  • Built entry doors and jambs for high-end clientele.
  • Installed jambs and entry doors in client’s houses.
  • Created custom layouts and templates for complicated arches and detail work on doors.
2002 – 2006 Bradford Woodworking Northampton, MA

Cabinetmaker

Craftsman in a custom cabinet shop servicing high-end clientele in the Northampton/Amherst area and nearby communities.

  • Built cabinet boxes, doors, drawers, and drawer fronts using a variety of specialized tools including dovetail machines, panel saws, and shaper tables.
  • Stained and spray finished cabinets, door/drawer fronts, and drawer boxes using HVLP and Air-assisted airless spray guns.
  • Installed custom cabinets in client’s homes and places of business.
1999 – 2002 New Century Theatre Northampton, MA

Master Carpenter 2001 – 2002

Head Carpenter 2000

Carpenter 1999

Responsible for the execution of set designer plans for an Equity theatre company.

  • Built and repaired sets for 16 productions in both a “black box” theatre (135 seats) and proscenium theatre (585 seats)
  • Supervised interns during their scene shop and paint shop rotations as well as load-in and load-out of sets.
2000 Smith College Northampton, MA

Assistant Technical Director

A support position in the Smith College theatre department.

  • Built and repaired sets for theatrical productions, working with the Dance Department on their performances, and general shop maintenance.
  • Instructor: Theater 200
  • Supervised student workers during their shop hours.
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst Amherst, MA
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theater, 2002 – Concentration on Technical Theater
  • Coursework included training in Scenic Design and Construction,
  • Metalworking, Pneumatics, Rigging, Lighting Design, Drafting, and Production.
  • Educational work experience included:
    • Assistant Technical Director for 2 undergraduate productions.
    • Scene Shop Assistant (1996 -1999/2001-2002)
    • Assisted the Technical Director in leading shop sessions of Theater 160: Beginning Techniques for Design.
    • Carpenter work on over 15 theater productions at UMass.
Additional Skills Experience with 3D design programs (SketchUp!, Blender). Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Microsoft SQL. Experience with welding and pneumatics.
Interests and activities Computers and computer programming, game play and design, theatrical scenic design, and reading.

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