Michelle Kalinsky
Finisher
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About
Production professional with cabinetry and millwork experience, combined with prior operations, service management, and work order coordination experience, known for meeting production schedules, interpreting job specifications, and ensuring quality and accuracy in customer builds, as well as knowledge of AutoCAD.
Experience
Finisher - Eye Designs Group
(2025-03)
- Complete cabinetry and display work to production schedules using detailed job packets
- Interpret specifications and verify dimensions to ensure accurate builds
- Perform quality checks to ensure finished products meet company standards
- Identify discrepancies in documentation and flag issues before production completion
- Coordinate with supervisors to maintain workflow and meet deadlines
Woodworker / Cabinet Maker - Ciderpress Woodworks
(2024-06 - 2025-03)
- Built custom cabinetry and furnishings based on architectural plans and client specifications
- Interpreted blueprints and translated designs into finished products
- Coordinated with project managers, installers, and production staff to complete custom orders
- Identified and resolved specification issues and fit challenges during production
- Applied finishes and maintained high quality standards throughout production process
Woodworker / Finisher - Modern Timbercraft
(2022-06 - 2024-05)
- Produced custom wood products including tables, flooring, and paneling to meet customer orders
- Assisted in preparing jobs for production including staging materials and ensuring readiness
- Completed finishing work and ensured consistency across custom builds
- Contributed to design development for products sold online
Sales Associate → Service Manager - Trek Bicycle
(2020-07 - 2022-02)
- Supervised and scheduled workflow for a team of 5 technicians
- Managed service tickets, work orders, and customer repair requests
- Coordinated daily service operations to meet deadlines and customer expectations
- Communicated with customers to clarify service needs and provide updates
- Assisted customers with product selection and service coordination
- Supported sales goals and handled customer inquiries via phone and email
Store Manager - Indian Valley Bikeworks
(2019-09 - 2020-06)
- Supervised and scheduled a team of 2 staff members
- Managed inventory and vendor relationships
- Handled customer service issues and service intake documentation
- Coordinated store operations to support sales and service goals
Education
Coursework Completed - Northampton Community College (2011-08 - 2012-12)
Diploma - Pen Argyl Area High School (2007-09 - 2011-06)
