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Daniel Coughlin

Holden,MA

Summary

I have twenty years of experience as a wood finisher/refinisher. Extensive knowledge both in shop and onsite in all phases of architectural mill work and furniture restoration. I possess top notch touch up skills, color matching and an excellent knowledge of all varieties of finish applications. Whether I am working alone, leading, or part of a team I use my expertise, patients and groomed esthetic sense to present a finished product that is both well done and completed in a timely fashion.

Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

FOREMAN FINISHER

M.L.McDonald Sales Company LLC
01.2007 - Current
  • Complete on site wood finishing/refinishing.
  • A short list of notable clients: The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Memorial Hall( Harvard University), Bain Capital Ventures, Suffolk Superior court house, Ames Hotel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bauhaus Capital Partners, Emmanuel College...

FINISHING SUPERVISOR

A Street Frames
01.2000 - 01.2007
  • Oversight of production and finishing of museum quality custom hardwood and, welded steel picture frames.

SENIOR WOODWORKER

Jameson & Thompson Picture Framers
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Construction and finishing of museum quality custom hard wood frames for fine art paintings and photography.

STAFF RESTORER

Goltz Restoration
01.1993 - 01.1998
  • Complete restoration of antique furniture. Clients included antique dealers, interior designers and, select collectors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, MA
06-1988

Skills

  • Damage evaluation, re-gluing of joints, veneer patching, vacuum bag veneering, French polishing, burn-ins, glazing, color matching, graining, staining, training of new finish shop employees, scheduling of all work to be completed on a daily and weekly basis, ordering and maintaining inventory of materials, general maintenance of spray booth machinery
  • Regular reporting
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Manual handling expertise
  • Operational proficiency with equipment
  • Physical stamina
  • Informed decision-making
  • Project coordination

Timeline

FOREMAN FINISHER

M.L.McDonald Sales Company LLC
01.2007 - Current

FINISHING SUPERVISOR

A Street Frames
01.2000 - 01.2007

SENIOR WOODWORKER

Jameson & Thompson Picture Framers
01.1998 - 01.1999

STAFF RESTORER

Goltz Restoration
01.1993 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Boston University