Project Manager - Albion Cabinets - Earlysville, VA
(2026-07)
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for successful execution.
- Implemented risk management processes to identify and mitigate potential project challenges.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure resources and negotiate favorable contracts.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Streamlined communication channels among stakeholders to improve collaboration and decision-making efficiency.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Cabinet Maker - Roark Studios - Charlottesville, VA
(2022-11 - 2026-07)
- Fabricated custom cabinetry using advanced woodworking techniques and precision tools.
- Collaborated with designers to translate client specifications into functional furniture solutions.
- Operated CNC machines to ensure accuracy and efficiency in production processes.
- Enhanced workflow by implementing improved assembly techniques and workspace organization.
- Managed inventory of materials, ensuring timely availability for ongoing projects.
- Read and interpreted design plans to understand project specifications.
- Blueprint design understanding
Shop Foreman/Supervisor - Tactical Walls - Shenandoah, VA
(2019-10 - 2020-10)
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
- Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Trained personnel in proper sampling techniques, raw materials testing protocols and finished product inspection and testing strategies.
- Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Spoke to salesmen to negotiate prices based on needs and budget.
- Specified quality/quantity requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
Production Worker - Tactical Walls - Shenandoah, VA
(2016-05 - 2019-10)
- Completed general finish work and sanding.
- Measured and cut materials in adherence to schematic drawings.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
- Packaged finished products and facilitated shipment.
- Reviewed job specifications to determine necessary tools and materials.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Unloaded incoming products and moved products to staging areas, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Applied new stain and sanded old stain down to give distressed look to materials.
- Utilized variety of woodworking tools to smooth surfaces in preparation for staining and painting.
- Studied types of sealant, finish and paint associated with furniture.
Produce Manager - Save-A-Lot - Waynesboro, VA
(2015-02 - 2016-02)
Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
