I am a highly skilled and experienced carpenter & cabinet maker. I am enthusiastic, creative and hard working with a lively interest in developing my existing skills and learning new ones, and a full set of hand and 110v power tools. I am bilingual and speak English and Spanish.
Key Skills:
- Experience of 1st & 2nd fix joinery on large construction sites and smaller domestic refurbishments.
- Experience of designing and building original pieces of furniture
- Experience of making & fitting windows, doors & staircases Experience of shopfitting
- Experience of paneling & decorative carpentry Experience of shuttering and form work
- Experience of building & fitting kitchens
- Experience in general household carpentry and repairs
- Experience of restoration and refurbishment of antique furniture
- Skilled and experienced in fine woodcarving and decorative work
- Handyman & General building experience
Work Experience:
1st & 2nd Fix Joiner Various sites (July 2011 – Present)
Since 2011 I have worked on a variety of short-term placements across the London area. These have included a large office development in Bishopsgate various shopfitting jobs including Harrods, refurbishment of an All-Bar-One in the West End and remodeling of a high specification home in Knightsbridge to name a few. I have repaired damaged sash windows and fitted new ones as required, fitted bespoke kitchens and bathroom units, glass wall panels and repaired and fitted staircases. I have also fitted floor and ceiling joists and partition walls including fitting insulation as well as a variety of other tasks.
Cabinetmaker / Joiner / General Carpenter. Self-Employed.
Camaguey. Cuba.
(1997 to April 2011)
I worked as self-employed furniture maker and woodcarver designing and building original pieces including fine decorative work such as mirror and picture frames and free-standing ornamental pieces. I have built and fitted bespoke kitchens and undertaken all aspects of general carpentry including doors, window shutters, windows and staircases. In addition, I have worked for the Cuban government restoring and refurbishing antique furniture for museums.
Police Officer. Ministry of the Interior. Cuba
(1991 – 1995)
Assisting the public with problems, maintaining public order, dealing with crime, escort of arrested criminals, manning checkpoints, traffic control and all aspects of general police work.