James R. / Cabinet Maker

James D. Ryan
Woodstock, GA 30188
jdryan@bellsouth.net

OBJECTIVE: My goal is to obtain a position that will provide both a challenging environment where I can utilize my abilities and also offer the opportunity to develop and advance professionally.

QUALIFICATIONS: Offering a distinct and successful background in management, customer service, woodworking, sales and technology.

EXPERIENCE: Trademark Cabinets LLC
March 2008 – May 2009

· Developed Designs using CAD Software
· Created Cut-list and Material Order Lists Per Job
· Ordered and Picked up Materials and accessories for Jobs
· Cut out, Assembled, prepped all parts for jobs
· Finished/Painted all jobs when necessary
· Trouble shooting all design for potential installation problems
· Quality control, inspecting daily production for mistakes or accidental omissions
· Worked with company owners to ensure a smooth workflow
· Assisted company owner in obtaining materials, doing field measurements, meeting with clients, developing punch lists for installers, making deliveries, checking in special orders, and updating job files
· Helped out in the field when needed with installations and etc…


Father’s Finest Homemade Cabinetry
Operations/Project Manger - November 2006 - April 2007

· Assisted in interviewing, hiring and retaining personnel
· Assisted with both employee and team performance and progress evaluations
· Ensured that target delivery dates were met.
· Analyzed team members for efficiency and coached when needed
· Delegated tasks to team members based upon their strengths and capabilities
· Built morale in the shop by acknowledging individual and team successes


PHX Home Products, Canton, GA
Field Engineer/Custom Closet Sales August 2005–November 2006

· Acting as a liaison between project managers and PHX to ensure that all problems are resolved while maintaining the company and the client’s best interest at hand
· Primary contact for all customer closet sales and designs; as needed closet installer and repairer Duties have also included the preparation of custom closet bids for leading home manufacturers

SKILLS: Extensive carpentry and woodworking experience. Ability to work well with tight guidelines and under stressful circumstances. Detail oriented and self-driven. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Knowledge of Word and Excel. Exceptional computer and Internet skills .