Elijah Dominguez
Village Woodwright Inc.
Wheaton,IL
7
years of professional experience
Responsible and motivated high school grad ready to apply education and previous experience in the workplace. Experienced in the fields surrounding hand tool trades, but eager to learn and bring my critical thinking and fast paced learning into other work environments.
Work History
Volunteer Trades Interpreter
3 Months- Demonstrated period accurate trades for visitors in an 1890's historical farm setting.
- Coached volunteers in farm operations to perform the same or similar duties
- Performed repairs and improvements on equipment and buildings on the farm
- Designed and created products to be sold in the visitor center
Knife Sharpening/Bladesmithing
5 Years 4 Months- Sharpened knives and other edged tools using a bench grinder, belt grinder, water stones, and strop
- Received and fulfilled blacksmithing (mainly knife) commissions, as well as making and selling knives and other metalwork at trade shows etc.
- Marketed business and services via word of mouth, email, and social media
Unpaid Apprentice/Shop Assistant
7 Years 2 Months- Prepared materials for various woodworking projects, and classes, and assisted in said classes.
- Assisted in woodworking projects using hand and power tools.
- Assisted with both skilled and non-skilled tasks under guidance.
- Cleaned and organized production shop and classroom.
- Organized and supervised work crews.
Retail Arbitrage
9 Months- Sought out profitable purchases based on current trends in price, quantity selling, and profit
- Tracked and interpreted data on current retail markets, mainly apparel
- Traveled the greater western suburbs looking for repeated deals
Unpaid Blacksmithing Internship
- Assisted in the shop of a full time tool blacksmith, mainly in production as well as marketing and maintenance.
- Was trained on the metal and woodworking industrial machinery and hand tools used in the shop.
- Gained hands-on experience in various aspects of the industry, including production and operations.
- Was taught how the business was managed and run.
Education
High School Diploma
- 3.9 GPA
- Full 36 ACT
- Senior Science Award Recipient
- Scholar of High Distinction
- National Honor Society
- Master Program
- Passing AP Test Grades: Chemistry, BC Calculus, Environmental Science, Physics C Mechanics, English Literature, English Language, Modern World History, United States History, United states government
- Multivariable Calculus
Some College (No Degree) - Welding And Manufacturing Technology
Skills
Safe use of hand-held and stationary power tools
Basic Welding and Machining
Equipment maintenance
Advanced Math and Graphical Analysis
Problem solving and critical thinking
Microsoft Word
Onenote
Powerpoint
and Excel
Communication and Customer interaction
Experience with: micrometers
calipers
depth gauges
metal lathes
end mills
plasma cutter
water jet
router CNC
MIG welder
TIG welder
stick welder
oxy-fuel welder
horizontal and vertical band saw
belt grinder
angle grinder
drill press
power hammer
table saw
planer
jointer
hand drill
impact driver
circular saw
jig saw
reciprocating saw
3-D printer
Education and Training
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Timeline
Volunteer Trades Interpreter
Kline Creek Farm
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Unpaid Blacksmithing Internship
Lonon Toolmakers
01.2026 - 01.2026Read More
Retail Arbitrage
Mr. Jeff Holwerda
06.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Knife Sharpening/Bladesmithing
Self-employeed
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
Unpaid Apprentice/Shop Assistant
Village Woodwright Inc.
07.2019 - CurrentRead More
Wheaton Academy
High School Diploma
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College of DuPage
Some College (No Degree) from Welding And Manufacturing Technology
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