CABINET MAKER at SL WORKSHOP (2026-07 – Present)
- Managing the build process of kitchen projects and furniture to technical drawings
- Building cabinetry, solid timber furniture, doors and drawer fronts, end panels, using static machines, power tools and hand tools
- Veneering and laminating with a heat press and stitching veneer for lay-ons
- Managing full test-fit of bespoke cabinetry in the workshop
CABINET MAKER at WEST & REID (2025-03 – 2026-05)
- Planning design-to-delivery practicalities and communicating material, appliance and fixture needs
- Managing the build process of kitchen projects
- Building carcasses, solid timber and veneered doors and drawer fronts, end panels, kitchen islands and floating shelves using static machines, power tools and hand tools
- Veneering and laminating with bag and table press and stitching matches
- Creating samples and finishing in a wide variety of oils and stains
- Managing full test-fit of bespoke kitchens in the workshop from CAD drawings and design team briefings through to delivery
- Site installation as required
CABINET MAKER at VIALLE & CO (2023-06 – 2025-03)
- Managing Build projects alone or as part of a team
- Building free-standing and fitted furniture, cabinetry and panelling to specification in solid timber, sheet material and metals in a variety of finishes (in-house veneering, painting, laminate, wallpaper, tiling, etc.)
- Collaborating with the design team on build process and drawing details and communicating material needs
- Planning and executing build process to deadlines
- Site installation
EXHIBITION CARPENTER at SAM FORSTER ASSOCS (2023-05 – 2023-06)
- DIVA; Site build @ The Victoria & Albert Museum
- Site Layout / Positioning
- Building structural elements and cladding
- Preparing cases for art-pieces
- Maintaining safety standards in public areas of museum
- Working with gallery staff to meet standards to protect artefacts
WOOD FABRICATOR (SELF EMPLOYED) at WEBER INDUSTRIES (2023-01 – 2023-04)
- Fabrication and Build of Horatio's Garden Room @ RHS Garden Show 2023 - Winner of Best in Show
- Part of a team of 4 assigned to the build from start to finish Working between studio and site location.
- Managed fabrication of unique reciprocating elliptical roof structure
EXHIBITION CARPENTER at SAM FORSTER ASSOCS (2022-12 – 2023-01)
- Donatello - Sculpting the renaissance; site build @ The V&A
- As described above for Sam Forster Assoc. build
- Building bespoke, air-sealed forex cases for exhibition pieces
WOOD FABRICATOR at WEBER INDUSTRIES (2021-11 – 2022-12)
- Workshop and site operative for three major project builds and multiple studio-based commercial furniture installations:
- Brockwell Park Barn - Timber-framed community gardens function space
- Reciprocal House - installation of aluminium mechanical staircase and workshop dry fit of aluminium cabinetry
- Senate House Steps - University of London public pavilion
CASE MANAGER (08/06/2020)/WORK COACH (10/10/2020)EMPLOYER ADVISOR at CIVIL SERVICE (2020-05 – 2021-10)
- Alternative work sought during the COVID 19 pandemic Remote office based role in-line with my previous career - promoted twice in 10 months
SELF EMPLOYED CABINET MAKER at STEVEN COLLINS LTD (2019-03 – 2020-03)
- Prepare sheet materials and timber to cutting lists
- Working to prepared drawings and specification to build and install cabinetry including scribing in trim for fitted units
- Installation of products on-site and communication with other trades/clients
- Spray and hand finishing
- Vacuum press veneering
