Fully qualified bench joiner with wide range of knowledge and passion for woodwork. Experienced in making and assembly of architectural joinery products; all the way to bespoke musical instrument making, which I enjoy doing in my spare time.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Sales advisor
Angling Direct
Norwich, Norfolk
05.2025 - Current
Resolved customer complaints swiftly, maintaining company reputation.
Maintained clean, organised retail environment to enhance shopping experience.
Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving queries.
Increased sales through effective negotiation and persuasion techniques.
Assisted in stock taking for accurate inventory management.
Boosted brand reputation with demonstration of product knowledge.
Provided customers with price information and handled financial transactions.
Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
Cabinet Maker, Fitter and spray paint finisher.
Fitted Furniture Company
Brooke , Norfolk
02.2021 - 05.2025
Manufactured a wide range of bespoke fitted and free standing furniture from technical drawings using hand tools, power tools and static industrial woodworking machinery.
Fitted a range of furniture in customers houses including: Kitchens, Wardrobes, Bathroom units, Entertainment spaces, office spaces and study's.
Head in charge of the finishing department applying oil, varnish, water-based paint and Lacquer spray finishes.
In charge of quality control before completion.
Responsible for workshop stock material ordering and the ordering of paint and finishing products.
Guitar repairman
self employed
Norwich, Norfolk
06.2021 - 06.2022
Carried out a range of repairs on acoustic, electric and bass guitars including: full and partial re-frets and levelling, nut and saddle reconstruction and replacements, electronic faults, fretboard radiusing and levelling.
Worked closely with clients to meet their needs to the best of my ability within a given deadline. This includes giving updates throughout the process. I found this approach often lead to repeat custom.
Bench Joiner
Weybread Woodcraft
Fressingfield, SFK
06.2014 - 02.2021
Completed three year apprenticeship, earning an NVQ and diploma in bench joinery at level three.
Specialised in manufacturing bespoke windows and doors, from start to finish using a wide range of machinery, hand and power tools.
Installing and fitting a range of hardware to: Single, stable, double, Georgian and bifold door sets. As well as: Flush, Stormproof, slim light and sash windows.
Ordering and organising relevant furniture for each individual job.
Carrying out quality control checks and signing off work before delivery.
Loading vans for delivery.
Answering the phone and making calls to clients regarding the job.
Meeting tight deadlines .
Teaching new apprentices and employees.
Qualified first aider for the company
Kitchen Porter
Tivetshall Ram
Tivetshall, NFK
10.2014 - 05.2015
Maintained timely rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping of floors and washing up.
Trained new employees to perform kitchen porter duties.