Work history
Free-lance Cabinet and interior Design , Over 35 years experience.
- I am a highly creative and self-motivated individual with a keen sense of concepts and style. I can satisfy a clients needs by visualizing their ideas and transferring to paper in a complete bid/production package.
- I am very personable and work well with others.
- I have successfully completed projects in many areas including commercial high-rise, retail, hotel and tenant improvements. I have done all levels of home improvements from remodeling to unique customs homes & businesses.
Irvine Cabinets, Chino, CA 2010-Present
- Custom cabinet shop specializing in Kitchen & Bath Remodeling. Includes new construction.
- In charge of all work to shop including installation packages.
- Work closely with sales for approval and final selections for projects.
- Handled all scheduling for demolition, delivery, installation and customer service.
- Setup and maintained Cabinet Vision for multiple work stations. Created cabinet, door and material schedules. Pricing & bidding procedures.
Design Engineer, Luxe Cabinetry (formerly Walker Wood Products) 1/2004 - 11/2009. (SEE JOB DESCRIPTION)
- Production cabinet shop specializing in residential cabinetry.
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Project Manager. Using Cabinet Vision Solid, Responsible for generating paperwork for production and installation of cabinetry primarlaly for tract homes but also for single custom builders.
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This includes Tract Model Layout, Measuring, Approvals, Preparation of Shop Packages and Customer Service.
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Administrator for Cabinet Vision Solid 3.5 thru 5.0. Created Database and cabinet and accessory catalog for network & dealer usage.
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Responsible for training & implementing of new processes, and ordering procedures for dealer networking.
Design Department Manager, Bardon Enterprises 4/1996 - 12/2003
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Production cabinet shop specializing in residential cabinetry.
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Manage a department of 9 to 12 employees. Using Cabinet Vision Solid, We create the paperwork for production and installation of cabinets for tract homes, custom homes, media built-ins and design showrooms.
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This includes bidding, measuring, billing and customer service.
Project Manager, Dullweber America Inc. 2/1993 - 3/1996
Production Supt., Superior Kitchens Inc. 2/1991 - 1/1993
- Kitchen and bath remodeling.
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Produced new cabinetry, scheduled in-house personnel for on-site Cabinet re-facing. Scheduled sub-contractors for framing, plumbing, flooring, etc. for up to 60 projects at a time
Computer Skills
· Extensive knowledge of Cabinet Vision, Cabinet Vision Solid thru Solid 11.
· Working knowledge of Cabinetware & 20/20.
· Filemaker, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Works
References available on request