I know, I know. You checked out my Music and Sound Design and you're saying "Don't quit your day Job." I agree. Therefore I am a Professional Carpenter and Cabinetmaker. Here is a little sampling of some of my noteworthy projects.
Restoration of Early 19th Century American Farmhouse.
Country Cabin Screen Porch Addition
Historic Restoration of 18th Century American Home
Reproduction of Greek Revival Architectural Details
More pics to come. Page is under construction.
RESUME
Present: Licensed/Insured Carpentry Contractor in Westchester County, NY.
2020 - 2024 Civil Service Carpenter Supervisor, New York City Police Department.
Supervision of NYPD Carpentry Section. Maintenance and new construction NYPD facilities. Plan labor and materials for anticipated and emergency demands of NYPD facilities. Layout and design specifications, coordinate projects with other trades: laborers, plumbers, electricians, HVAC, steam, etc. Meet Building Code and Inspection requirements. Consult with materials vendors and create purchase orders.
2016 – 2020 Civil Service Carpenter, New York City Police Department.
All aspects of shop and field work for NYPD facilities. Layout, fabrication, installation, maintenance, new construction. Cabinetmaking, metal framing, drywall, bucks, doors, hardware, ceiling systems.
2009 – 2016 Civil Service Carpenter, New York City Department of Sanitation.
All aspects of shop and field work for DSNY facilities. Layout, fabrication, installation, maintenance, new construction. Cabinetmaking, metal framing, drywall, bucks, doors, hardware, ceiling systems.
2003 – 2009 Self Employed Carpenter & Cabinetmaker; Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Restoration and reproduction of historic homes and architectural woodwork. Renovations and new construction. Operated and maintained tools and machinery and all aspects of operating a business.
1989 – 2003 Civil Service Carpenter, New York City Housing Authority
Maintenance carpentry of NYCHA facilities for 14 years, 2 of which I served as Supervisor. Participated in WTC Recovery September – November 2001.
1979 – 1989 Carpenter/Cabinetmaker
Over this 10 year period I worked for several employers in the position of carpenter or cabinetmaker. Two high end cabinetmaking firms in Manhattan for two years, two years self-employed finish carpenter, 3 years as a millworker at Farrell Lumber, Staten Island, NY, one year fabricating and installing custom Formica kitchens, and two years specializing in home improvement and new residential construction.
Education
Area Industrial Institute; Evansville, IN 1978 - 1979 CETA Funded Trade School. 850 hour program of classroom and on-the-job training for Building Construction. Framing, finish carpentry, construction mathematics, blueprint reading, roofing, masonry, electric, plumbing.
McKee Vocational & Technical High School; Staten Island, NY 1973-1977 Mechanical drawing, blueprint reading, metal shop, wood shop, electric shop.
Skillset
Blueprint reading, create working drawings, building code compliance, materials calculation, labor estimating, work site safety, all layout, cutting and assembling of cabinetry, residential wood framing, roof framing, finish carpentry, stair building, commercial metal framing and ceiling systems, building maintenance procedures, trades coordination, OSHA 10. Registered Carpentry Contracting Business in Westchester County NY.
References upon request