Malak Boulos

Highly experienced Cabinet Designer and Carpenter with 30+ years of experience in cabinet manufacturing, custom works (in example reception desks and counter tops) carpentry, architectural drawing interpretation, cabinet design, material purchasing, and production. Experienced in reading and understanding architectural drawings, blueprints, and construction plans and translating designs into accurate cabinet shop drawings. Over 5 years of experience using Mozaik software to prepare detailed cabinet drawings, create production-ready designs, and generate CNC programs/G-code.

Strong knowledge of cabinets, counter tops, construction, materials, hardware, laminates, plywood, flake board, edge banding, and other cabinet-making materials. Experienced in coordinating the design, material selection, purchasing, and production process from drawings through CNC manufacturing and final installation.

Senior Cabinet Designer / Cabinet Maker - DH Interiors - Pequannock, NJ

(2017-01)

• Design and prepare custom cabinets based on architectural drawings, blueprints, measurements, and customer requirements.
• Create detailed cabinet drawings and production drawings using Mozaik software.
• Prepare cabinet layouts, dimensions, elevations, sections, and construction details.
• Generate CNC programs/G-code for cabinet components and prepare files for CNC production.
• Review drawings carefully to identify design or manufacturing problems before production.
• Select and calculate materials required for cabinet production.
• Purchase and coordinate materials including laminates, plywood, Melamine, Solid surface, flake board, edge banding, hardware, and other cabinet materials.
• Work closely and manage the production staff to ensure that CNC parts and cabinet components are manufactured correctly.
• Use extensive carpentry and cabinet-making experience to develop practical and efficient designs.
• Read and interpret architectural plans and construction drawings.
• Assist with troubleshooting CNC production and cabinet construction issues.
• Maintain quality standards from design through manufacturing and installation.

Cabinet Maker / Carpenter - Modern showcases - Carlstadt, NJ

(2012-01 - 2017-12)

• Built and installed custom cabinets and millwork.
• Read architectural drawings and blueprints and converted plans into finished cabinetry.
• Measured job sites and prepared layouts for kitchens, closets, vanities, and custom cabinetry.
• Operated woodworking machinery and hand tools.
• Worked with plywood, solid wood, laminates, Melamine, flake board, MDF, and edge-banding materials.
• Performed cabinet assembly, finishing, installation, and adjustments.
• Maintained high standards of accuracy and craftsmanship.

Bachelor's degree (1993-01)