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DAMIEN NOLAN

DAMIEN NOLAN

LONDON

Summary

Experienced Carpenter and Joiner with practical abilities in joinery, carpentry and furniture making. Excellent manual dexterity and physical fitness to meet precision and large-scale tasks. Takes instruction well to achieve results to specifications.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Carpenter and Joiner

United Grand Lodge of England
London
01.2007 - Current
  • My current position entails the up keep and maintenance of the fabric of the building which is a grade II star Art deco listed building.
  • I am also required to take on small, medium and large construction projects such as new offices to match the style of the building and most recently a 90m square kitchen for the new bar restaurant project.
  • Also as one of my duties I am required repair the original antique furniture that exists in the many Lodges of the building along with other fixtures and fittings as and when required.
  • I also have to calculate and order all materials required for any project.
  • Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
  • Interacted with wide range of customers whilst demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities.
  • Designed and fitted bespoke door frames, partition walls and other wooden structures.
  • I am also part of a team that provides technical support for major external events that are held at Freemasons Hall.

Carpenter and Joiner

Science Museum
London
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • I worked for the above Company for approximately 3.5 years
  • My position entailed the manufacture of interactive exhibits as required for new and refurbished galleries within the museum and to assist in the ongoing refurbishment of the museum
  • I was required to manufacture plinths and mounts for show cases within the museum
  • It was also my responsibility as part of a team to set up and take down the museums touring exhibits around the UK four times a year.

Carpenter and Joiner

Peter Jones Department store
London
01.1989 - 01.2004
  • I worked for the above Company for approximately 15 years
  • The job entailed the manufacture of shop units and fixtures and general maintenance of the store and associated buildings
  • It was also my responsibility to run the Carpentry department when my foreman was absent
  • Interacted with wide range of customers whilst demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities.
  • In the last 4 years of my employment I was heavily involved in the £110 Million refurbishment of Peter Jones.

Carpenter and Joiner

Walter Lilly Building Company
London
01.1984 - 01.1989
  • I worked for the above Company for approximately 6 years
  • The job entailed, carpentry and joinery including first and second fixing in the building site environment
  • Working with a variety of other trades and options without supervision.

Education

City and Guilds, Advanced Construction Award in Wood machining -

Lambeth College, Vauxhall Centre London
2008

City and Guilds, Intermediate Construction Award in Wood machining - undefined

Lambeth College, Vauxhall Centre London
2006

City and Guilds, The Furniture Craft Certificate in Cabinet Making - undefined

City of London Polytechnic
1992

City and Guilds, The Craft Certificate in Carpentry and joinery - undefined

Vauxhall College of Building London
1986

ST. Thomas The Apostle School
1984

Skills

  • KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
  • Working under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Accurate, numerate and attentive to detail
  • Working as part of a team or on own initiative
  • Good IT skills
  • Self motivated
  • Hard working
  • Excellent communication

Interests

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES , Music, Films, PCs, Fly Fishing, Electronics and Chairman of an Amateur Radio.

Timeline

Senior Carpenter and Joiner

United Grand Lodge of England
01.2007 - Current

Carpenter and Joiner

Science Museum
01.2004 - 01.2007

Carpenter and Joiner

Peter Jones Department store
01.1989 - 01.2004

Carpenter and Joiner

Walter Lilly Building Company
01.1984 - 01.1989

City and Guilds, Advanced Construction Award in Wood machining -

Lambeth College, Vauxhall Centre London

City and Guilds, Intermediate Construction Award in Wood machining - undefined

Lambeth College, Vauxhall Centre London

City and Guilds, The Furniture Craft Certificate in Cabinet Making - undefined

City of London Polytechnic

City and Guilds, The Craft Certificate in Carpentry and joinery - undefined

Vauxhall College of Building London

ST. Thomas The Apostle School

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