Upholsterer

Jens Brandes

** ********** ****** · Lakefield, Ontario K0L 2H0 · Phone 905-***-****

******@******.***

Professional Profile

Confident, professional and self-motivated with over 30 years of sewing and upholstery experience. Capable of working efficiently in a fast paced environment with excellent time management skills and multi-tasking abilities. Outstanding teamwork skills with the ability to work independently and be prioritized, proactive and flexible. Extremely detail oriented with excellent organizational and mathematical skills.

Employment History

Engineered Automotive, Concord, Ontario 2012 - Present

Interior and Soft Top Specialist

Responsible for the design, fabrication, modification, installation, repair and refurbishment of automobile interiors;

Experience working with a wide range of automobiles including high-end vehicles;

Work with all textiles including vinyl and fabric, specializing in leather craftsmanship;

Highly skilled sewing machine operator with extensive experience working with single/double-needle, piping, binding and industrial machines;

Ability to create patterns for various applications;

Required to work closely with blueprints and conduct mathematical calculations;

Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing any mechanical and electrical issues.

Air Canada (Air Georgian), Mississauga, Ontario 1998 – Present

Commercial and Lear Jet Interior Specialist

Responsible for refurbishing cockpit and cabin interiors;

Make templates and patterns for manufacturing and sewing of interior components;

Handle the fabrication of custom aircraft components including interior components such as stripping and re-covering existing interior covers;

In charge of designing and fabricating custom engine plugs and pitot tube covers;

Experience working with high-grade leather materials.

Car Quarters, Markham, Ontario 2007 - 2011

Interior and Soft Top Specialist

In charge of the design, fabrication, modification, installation, repair and refurbishment of automobile interiors;

Required to work with single/double-needle, piping, binding and industrial machines;

Responsible for custom fabrications including sheet metal, woodworking, fibre glass and plastics;

Ability to create, understand and work with blueprints;

Worked with a variety of textile including vinyl, fabric and leather.

Jens Brandes 45 Strickland Street, Lakefield, Ontario K0L 2H0

905-***-**** - ******@******.***

Speedway Upholstery, Concord, Ontario 1993 – 2006

Owner and Operator

CEO and co-founder of Speedway Upholstery;

Responsible for the upholstery on high-end automobiles, boats, airplanes and antiques;

Fabrication of custom boat interiors and boat tops;

Specialized in convertible top covers;

Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing any mechanical and electrical issues;

Dealt with all the sales, provided quotes and handled any questions or concerns.

Applied Heat Equipment Company Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario 1984 - 1993

Foreman and HVAC Service Technician

Responsible for sheet metal fabrication and installations;

Required to read and work with blueprints;

Operated sheer and brake press machinery;

Responsible for the installation of make-up air, exhaust and rooftop heating and cooling systems complete with duct work;

Dealt with numerous projects which required welding and fitting;

Installed natural gas lines, air lines, paint lines.

Education

Refrigeration, George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario Graduated 1988

Gas Fitter I, George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario Graduated 1987

Gas Fitter II, George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario Graduated 1985

Electronic Technician in Communications, Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario Graduated 1982

References - Available Upon Request

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