Dwayne Hawkins
B&D Cabinets & Closets
Irvington,AL
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Seasoned Cabinet Maker with 17 years of experience in cutting on table saw and building cabinets. Successful at both commercial and residential design and installation. Adept at innovative cabinetry to fit any budget without sacrificing aesthetics. Construction and carpentry expert committed to high quality workmanship and following safety code regulations.
Dependable cabinet maker with extensive machine servicing and safety procedures knowledge. Proven ability to efficiently operate equipment and maintain high-quality standards in home construction.
Results-driven cabinet maker skilled in customer relationship building and team leadership. Experienced in managing projects from start to finish, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining a safe work environment.
Professional in woodworking with strong skills in crafting, assembling, and installing custom cabinetry. Proven track record in delivering high-quality results through precision and attention to detail. Strong team collaborator, adaptable, and reliable in meeting changing project demands. Expertise in using woodworking tools, reading blueprints, and ensuring client satisfaction.
Work History
Cabinet Maker
1 Year 1 Month- Alder, maple, oak, ash, poplar, bass, and cypress wood expert.
- Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles.
- Repaired cabinets and cabinet parts..
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Operated equipment such as table saw and drum sander.
- Safe and efficient operation of table saw. .
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools.
- Saw safety master
- Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Performed basic machine set up.
Cabinetmaker
2 Years- Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance.
- Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Supervised and motivated staff and management.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees.
- Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required.
- Kept work areas clean and neat.
- Read and followed standard operating procedures.
- Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices. And cut out on table saw.
Cabinet Maker
2 Years- ash, cypress, bass, alder, oak, expert
- Installation understanding
- Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles.
- Saw safety master
- Performed basic machine set up.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Operated equipment such as table saw and drum sanders.
- Blended paints and correctly matched colors.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Safe and efficient operation of table saw .
Cabinet Maker
2 Years- Installation understanding
- Staining expertise
- Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles.
- Saw safety master
- Repaired cabinets and cabinet parts.
- Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Safe and efficient operation of table saw .
- Ensured timely response in picking and packing of reorders.
Cabinet Maker
5 Years- Ask, cypress, oak, bass, and alder expert
- Blueprint design understanding
- Worked with clients to design custom cabinets and budgets.
- Repaired cabinets and cabinet parts.
- Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles.
- Saw safety master
- Installation understanding
- Interior design knowledge
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
- Performed basic machine set up.
- Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools.
- Safe and efficient operation of Table saw .
- Informed supervisors when machines needed major service.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.
- Operated equipment such as table saw and drum sander.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Provided outstanding customer service.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Blended paints and correctly matched colors.
- Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
Cabinet Maker
5 Years- alder, oak, bass, maple, ext.. expert
- Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles.
- Installation understanding
- Blueprint design understanding
- Repaired cabinets and cabinet parts.
- Saw safety master
- Staining expertise
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Safe and efficient operation of table saw .
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
Service Technician
1 Year 1 Month- Assisted team members with troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, fixing machines and restoring them to peak performance.
- Performed maintenance duties and safely handled chemicals and solutions.
- Gained knowledge of standard equipment, including manufacturer repair guidelines.
- Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
- Installed, aligned, and balanced new equipment.
- Inspected machine parts for conformance to product specifications.
Education
- Basic
Skills
Customer relationship building
Project foreman
Working night shift
Shop math
Driving commercial vehicles
Extensive experience with table saws
skill saws
drills
routers
ext.
Safety procedures knowledge
Capable of heavy lifting
Job shop experience
Hand/power tools
Efficient with all painting tools
Strong team player
Start to finish home construction
Forklift certified
Effective at multi-tasking
Dependable and reliable
Self-motivated
Safety knowledge
Good communication skills
General math skills
Basic math and measuring aptitude
Good judgment
Commercial construction
Basic computer skills
Good multitasker
Machine servicing
Strong verbal communication
Hardware evaluation
Materials preparation
Team leadership
Interpersonal and written communication
Certification
PM services
Forklift
Conflict Management
Timeline
Cabinet Maker
B&D Cabinets & Closets
11.2017 - 12.2018Read More
Cabinetmaker
Cabinet Works
11.2015 - 11.2017Read More
Cabinet Maker
Qulitay Cabinets
11.2013 - 11.2015Read More
Cabinet Maker
Mobile Lumber & Building Materials Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013Read More
Cabinet Maker
Advanced Custom Cabinets
01.2005 - 01.2010Read More
Cabinet Maker
CNS Cabinets
01.2000 - 01.2005Read More
Service Technician
Ward International Trucks Inc.
01.1999 - 02.2000Read More
North East Elamentry
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Northeast High
from Basic
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