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David Parsons

Framwellgate Moor,Durham

Summary

Accomplished organ builder/ bench joiner/ joiner with career history marked by numerous awards, recognitions and recommendations. Over 20 years of successful experience and mentor to junior professionals. Also experienced within woodwork, fitting doors, scribing in assembled woodwork projects to meet the customer's needs, restoration and new builds of projects and laying lamented flooring.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
48
48
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Architectural joinery

Fryers LTD
Durham , North East
01.2025 - Current
  • Constructed bespoke wardrobe units and built-in TV units for large-scale pubs.
  • Fabricated solid oak bar tops, bars, and seating areas.
  • Completed 1st and 2nd fix installations in kitchens and insulation projects.
  • Designed and built window frames and lockers for football stadiums.

Joiner / Fitter

Essential Campers
Durham, North East
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Fitted bespoke camper vans with fully equipped kitchens and modern amenities.
  • Installed pop-up roofs to enhance space and functionality.
  • Carpeted walls for improved insulation and aesthetics.
  • Integrated internal lighting systems for enhanced visibility.
  • Installed swivel seats for added comfort and versatility.
  • Implemented cookers, including gas options, for efficient meal preparation.
  • Constructed beds for optimal sleeping arrangements.
  • Laid lino flooring to ensure durability and ease of maintenance.

Machine operator

Permadoor
Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Operate key machinery within the factory at a timely manor to keep up with the production schedule.
  • Training new staff to operate machinery and supervise.
  • Controlled factory equipment to exceed daily production targets.
  • Liaised with engineering team to resolve breakdowns.
  • Feed raw materials into semi-automated machines and assisted in assembly line.
  • Kept machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.
  • Set up and operated machine tools to produce precision parts within allotted timeframes.
  • Calibrated machines regularly to maintain peak performance levels, improving operational efficiency.
  • Cleared debris and waste from working areas, maintaining safe conditions.
  • Set appropriate machinery parameters to deliver exceptional quality standards across high-volume jobs.
  • Operated and fed raw material into equipment with focus on proper operation and safety measures.
  • Completed daily documentation, updating operational records and company logs.

Snr Organ builder

Nicholson & Co LTD
Malvern
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Overlooking projects within the factory.
  • Wood worker using hand tools.
  • Woodworking mercenary.
  • Tuning of pipe organs.
  • Leathering of bellows.
  • Restoring soundboards.
  • Polishing/staining timber.
  • Voicing pipes/ cleaning pipework.
  • Working with electrical systems.
  • Working from CAD drawings.
  • Running on site management.
  • Attending project meetings.
  • Overhead router.
  • Working with jig maker.

Joiner/Organ Builder

Harrison & Harrison
Durham
01.2005 - 01.2023
  • Overlooking projects within the factory.
  • Managing a team to meet project deadlines.
  • Wood worker using hand tools.
  • Woodworking mercenary.
  • Tuning of pipe organs.
  • Leathering of bellows.
  • Polishing/staining timber.
  • Voicing pipes/ cleaning pipework.
  • Working with electrical systems.
  • Working from CAD drawings.
  • Running on site management.
  • Attending project meetings.
  • Overhead router.
  • Working with jig maker.
  • Restoring soundboards.
  • Within my time at Harrison & Harrison I achieved apprentice of the year which enabled me to go on to be a team leader.

Education

GCSEs - Math's English Science

Framwellgate School Durham
01.2001 - 09.2025

Asbestos awareness

01.2023 - 09.2025

Manual handling

01.2022 - 09.2025

Working at heights

01.2022 - 09.2025

First aider

01.2021 - 09.2025

Fire trained

01.2022 - 09.2025

Pasma

01.2021 - 09.2025

Skills

  • Self - motivated
  • Communication skills
  • Team worker
  • Customer relations
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Time management
  • Decision making
  • Management skills
  • Transferable skills

Timeline

Architectural joinery

Fryers LTD
01.2025 - Current

Joiner / Fitter

Essential Campers
06.2024 - 01.2025

Machine operator

Permadoor
09.2023 - 05.2024

Snr Organ builder

Nicholson & Co LTD
02.2023 - 09.2023

Asbestos awareness

01.2023 - 09.2025

Manual handling

01.2022 - 09.2025

Working at heights

01.2022 - 09.2025

Fire trained

01.2022 - 09.2025

First aider

01.2021 - 09.2025

Pasma

01.2021 - 09.2025

Joiner/Organ Builder

Harrison & Harrison
01.2005 - 01.2023

GCSEs - Math's English Science

Framwellgate School Durham
01.2001 - 09.2025

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