MARTY S. KARNS
***** ***** *** *** • San Juan Capistrano, Ca. • 92675
Phone: 949-***-****
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Objective: Seeking a highly visible and challenging Cabinet Engineer/Salesman/Cabinetmaker/Installer position with your company.
SUMMARY: Remarkably gifted Cabinet Engineer/Maker with huge background in performing high level cabinetry work, engineering and drafting, planning, laying out, constructing and installing cabinets. Knowledge and experience with a variety of flooring, appliances and various types of countertops.
Summary of Qualifications
Over twenty five years experience in residential and commercial millwork.
Strong knowledge of Cabinet Vision, Cabinet Wear, 20-20 and hand drafting.
Strong understanding of Face-frame and European cabinetry.
Exceptional ability to build using English or International (metric) system of units.
Great familiarity with all kinds of exotic woods as well as laminate cabinets and countertops.
Considerable woodworking experience and knowledge that can be taught to others.
Excellent communication, both written and spoken skills.
Considerable knowledge of mathematics and its application.
Professional Experience
A Plus Construction. Anaheim, Ca.
2001 - 2010
Cabinet Engineer
Cabinet Vision program operator.
Input cabinet designs into computer.
Conduct meetings with clients and designers.
Program CNC machine to cut cabinets, doors, drawer boxes to specifications.
Create cut list for toe kicks, crown, fillers, etc.
Build compound miter hoods and other intricate cabinets with angles or curves.
Supervise 40 employees and apprentices and assist with on-the-job training.
Shop foreman
Karns Cabinets, San Clemente, Ca.
1995 - 2001
Owner Operator
Sales of kitchens, bars, libraries, bathrooms as well as hospitals, car dealerships etc.
Studied plans and specifications for project and observed and discussed client's needs, preferences, and space available for project.
Prepared proposal and design and estimate cost of project.
Operated woodworking machines and hand tools to cut, shape, and form parts for assembly.
Fitted parts together and assembled, using clamps, screws, and glue as appropriate.
Sand, stained, and applied veneer, stain, or paint to finished surfaces according to plans.
Installed built-in components.
Installed hardware and countertops, if required
Moen Custom Woodworks, San Clemente, Ca.
1988 - 1995
Cabinetmaker / Engineer / Shop Foreman
Cabinet Wear program operator.
Input cabinet designs into computer.
Build all specialty cabinets, angles, curves etc.
Engineer and build jigs for faster construction methods
Shop foreman
Education and Professional Training
Certificate in Cabinet Vision
Certificate Blueprint Reading and Drafting, Saddleback College
High School Diploma, San Clemente High
147 IQ