MATTHEW W. BLAKE

508-***-****, ac0a5z@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced woodworker with over 30 years of experience in the woodworking industry, with a wide range of skills. Experienced in bench and layout work, experience as a shop foreman, and Plant Management. Capable of taking a project from design to finish. Strong organizational, people and leadership skills. Current, unrestricted MA Construction Supervisor License.

• Commercial Cabinetry • Inventory Control • Staff Supervision

• Furniture Millwork • Project Management • Personnel Recruitment

• Custom Fabrication • Equipment Maintenance • Scheduling and Training WORK EXPERIENCE

R. G. Shakour – Westborough, MA

Cabinet Maker 2012 – 2016

• Fabrication of salon fixtures and furniture

• Installation and repair of salon fixtures.

South Shore Millwork, Norton, MA

Millworker 2010

• Machining and fabrication of various millwork projects. Furniture by Dovetail, Holden, MA

Cabinet and Furniture Maker 2010

• Fabrication of millwork and furniture projects.

Boston Sash and Millwork, North Dighton, MA

Production Manager 2006 - 2009

• Supervised over 20 employees.

• Provided staff trainings to ensure the highest levels of safety and productivity.

• Oversaw and completed milling and machining work.

• Completed facility and equipment maintenance, preventing delays in production and maintaining a safe work environment. Padco, Inc., Worcester MA

Cabinet Maker 2002; 2003 - 2005

• Layout and fabrication of custom cabinetry and millwork. NDI International, Worcester MA.

Production Manager 2001 - 2002

• Responsible for the recruitment, training, and supervision of employees.

• Oversaw the Quality Controls for manufacturing process. Foreman Industries, Old Bridge NJ 1999 - 2001

Production Manager

• Responsible for the supervision of over 25 shop and warehouse employees to include scheduling and training.

• Accountable for estimating and sales duties.

• Provided expert professional insight leading to the acquisition of shop equipment, dust collection systems, leading to an increase in safety and production.

• Implemented and oversaw practices that reduced inventory, creating 33% more available space. Cont. next page

Continental Consolidated Ind., Worcester MA 1980 - 1999 Plant Manager

• Supervised over 65 plant and warehouse personnel, including yearly evaluations and placement within the shop.

• Responsible for all labor estimates.

• Designed and implemented an incentive program for team leaders resulting in higher productivity.

• Created savings of up to 40% by setting up blanket orders and securing new vendors.

• Oversaw projects, to include delivery and installation of fixtures.

• Created and managed programs for the plant, equipment, and tools to improve productivity and reduce loss. EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Education – Bridgewater State University, 1980 LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• MA Construction Supervisor License - Unrestricted References available upon request.

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