Custom Cabinetmaker & CNC Fabrication Specialist

TAYE BAILEY

Toronto, ON M*N *Y* 647-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced in woodworking and fabrication with approximately 5 years of hands-on experience in cabinetmaking, custom fabrication, millwork, and installation. Skilled in building and assembling components from wood and sheet goods, laminate/wood veneer application. CNC operation, finishing and on-site installation. Comfortable working independently or as part of a team, reading blueprints and project specifications, and maintaining a productive, safety-focused shop environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Cabinetmaker — Holman Exhibits 05/2026-Present

Fabricate and assemble custom store fixtures, retail displays, trade show exhibits, and custom millwork.

Work with laminates, solid wood, acrylic, solid surface, metal, and sheet goods.

Perform precision cutting, routing, drilling, sanding, assembly, and finishing.

Apply laminate using contact cement and prepare components for final assembly.

Build and stage fixtures and exhibits for quality control, packaging, and shipment.

Interpret drawings and specifications to ensure accurate dimensions, fit, and finish.

Troubleshoot fabrication and assembly issues and make necessary adjustments.

Assist and instruct team members with fabrication techniques, assembly, and shop procedures.

Collaborate with production teams to meet project deadlines and quality standards.

Prepare completed projects, disassembly, staging, and organization of components.

Cabinetmaker/installer — Yabba Woodworking 10/2022 – 05/2026

•Fabricated and assembled custom cabinetry and components to project specifications, using accurate measuring, cutting, routing, and assembly techniques.

•Operated CNC machinery for intricate cuts and patterns and maintained equipment to support reliable production.

•Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, and project specifications to produce accurate components.

•Applied laminates using contact cement and performed routing, trimming, sanding, and surface finishing.

•Worked with wood, acrylic, metal, and solid-surface materials for custom fixtures.

•Prepared parts for delivery, assisted with on-site installation, and installed hardware including drawer pulls, hinges, and handles.

•Assembled components using glue and mechanical fasteners while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient shop.

•Worked independently and collaboratively while maintaining attention to detail and minimizing material waste.

Woodworker — Hollis+Morris 05/2019 – 10/2022

•Cut, shaped, milled, and assembled wood components to specified dimensions and schematic drawings.

•Created crates for shipping and prepared finished products for transportation.

•Completed general finish work, sanding, and surface preparation.

•Demonstrated strong working knowledge of sanders, saws, routers, and other woodworking equipment.

•Assembled and wired light fixtures and supported production through accurate material preparation.

•Managed daily material inventory and identified low-stock items to support production planning.

Shop Helper — Brothers Dressler’s 01/2017 – 06/2017

•Maintained a clean and organized workspace to improve shop efficiency.

•Supported the shop team with material handling and general project tasks to help complete work on schedule.

EDUCATION

Cabinetmaking — Humber College 12/2018

Blueprint Reading — Humber College Dual Credit 05/2017

OSSD — Runnymede Collegiate Institute 06/2017

Availability: Evenings/Weekends as-needed work. Reliable transportation available. .

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