Joseph Appiah

Highly skilled and versatile Senior Joiner and Wood Scientist with extensive experience in structural carpentry, bench joinery, furniture fabrication, and commercial workshop operations. Proven track record in managing large-scale machinery setups, timber material testing, and high-standard quality control. Expert in utilizing SketchUp 3D modeling for complex timber project design, reading detailed architectural blueprints, and managing workshop infrastructure to guarantee efficiency, production output, and strict health and safety compliance.

Senior Joiner & Workshop Manager at Don Bosco Technical Institute Workshops (2018-05 – Present)

• Manage daily operations, heavy machinery setup, safety protocols, and asset maintenance for a high-volume timber fabrication facility.
• Fabricate, fit, and install high-grade cabinetry, custom furniture, and commercial timber fixtures according to exact architectural specifications.
• Oversee raw timber inventories, inspect timber grading, and evaluate wood moisture levels to prevent warping and failure in finished products.
• Generate structural material estimates, labor projections, and weekly workflow forecasts.

Technical Consultant & Master Joiner at Female Talents in Construction, GIZ (2026-01 – 2026-04)

Part time contract

• Supervise workshop layout operations and demonstrate precision joinery, furniture fabrication, and structural carpentry techniques.
• Conduct rigorous practical quality assessments on completed timber installations and structural components.
• Draft evaluation and performance feedback reports to optimize timber usage and workshop efficiency.

Quality Control Inspector & Trade Analyst at Commission for Technical and Vocational Educational Training (CTVET) (2024-05 – 2026-04)

Part time contract

• Execute precise physical measurement testing and dimensional tolerance evaluations on complex structural joinery and timber installations.
• Analyze fabrication drawings, technical specifications, and wood processing standards to ensure absolute alignment with trade regulations.
• Formulate technical, analytical quality control summaries and progress reports for industrial review.

Lead Contractor / Self-Employed at Independent Carpentry & Joinery (2012-06 – 2018-05)

Freelancer

• Operated a private workshop producing custom residential furniture, integrated storage units, and fine finish joinery.
• Subcontracted for local residential builds, executing timber framing, roofing carcass installations, door hanging, and first/second fix carpentry and joinery.
• Managed full project lifecycles including timber sourcing, precise cost estimating, and final on-site installations.

Timber Processing Specialist at Samartex Timber and Plywood Co. Ltd. (2010-06 – 2010-09)

Industrial Placement

• Conducted mechanical testing and stress evaluations on finished plywood sheets and laminate timber products to verify commercial grade quality.
• Assisted mill engineers with raw material sustainability and yield optimization audits.

B.Sc. in Natural Resource Management (Wood Science and Technology) – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2011)

Certificate in Operational Leadership & Team Coordination – College for Community and Organizational Development (2020)

Diploma in Education – University of Education, Winneba (2016)

WASSCE Certificate in Science Option – St.

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Seminary and Senior High School (2006)