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Graham Sparks

Providence,RI

Summary

Dynamic Shop Manager with a strong background in furniture design and project oversight. Expertise in mentoring teams and enhancing shop operations to elevate craftsmanship and efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Manager

HB Design and Build
Providence, Rhode Island
01.2026 - Current
  • Oversaw jobs and employees on shop floor to ensure efficient operations and quality output
  • Guided investment in equipment and shop layout to retain high-end work in-house and improve project capability
  • Developed shop space for design and build to enhance workflow and functionality

Cabinet Maker/ Project Manager

Birdseye Building Company
Richmond, Vermont
09.2022 - 10.2025
  • High-end, furniture-grade Cabinetry and Millwork
  • Managed project from plans to installation, coordinating materials and directing a team of cabinet makers
  • Designed custom door solutions based on client specifications

Furniture Makers Apprentice

Beeken Parsons
Shelburne, Vermont
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Beeken Parsond a developed method for creating precise jigs and hold downs using CNC technology for complex chair joinery involving compound angles and curved parts. Bruce Beeken was an instructor at the CFC. I am very passionate about chairs and after school Bruce Extended apprenticeship opportunity to learn chair-making techniques to apprentice with he and Jeff and learn their operation.
  • Crafted custom furniture pieces using various woodworking techniques.
  • Operated precision tools and machinery for accurate cuts and finishes.
  • Collaborated with designers to meet client specifications and preferences.

General Contractor

Self-employeed
Little Compton, Rhode Island
05.2015 - 08.2021
  • Additions and Renovations
  • Custom Cabinetry
  • Delivered high-quality finish carpentry services to meet client specifications.

Finish Carpenter

William H Baker Construction
Aspen, Colorado
09.2011 - 05.2015
  • Finish Carpentry for custom homes in Aspen, CO

Owner/Operator/Ski Maker

Grizzly Boards
Aspen, Colorado
09.2010 - 05.2015

Designing and Building Custom skis by hand

Developed graphics to enhance marketing materials

Designed and printed custom t-shirts for clients

designing, building and maintaining the website

Education

Vocational/ Furniture Making - Furniture

Center For Furniture Craftsmanship
Rockport, ME
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy Analysis

Hobart And William Smith
Geneva, NY
05-2010

High School Diploma -

Portsmouth Abbey
Portsmouth, RI
05-2006

Skills

  • CNC machining
  • Extensive knowledge of machine use and an understanding of knowing what process is best to perform each task
  • Extensive knowledge of sharpening, and hand tool use
  • Extensive knowledge of furniture design, designers, and its history
  • Understanding of wood, its movement, and the challenges it will create
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Shop Manager

HB Design and Build
01.2026 - Current

Cabinet Maker/ Project Manager

Birdseye Building Company
09.2022 - 10.2025

Furniture Makers Apprentice

Beeken Parsons
09.2022 - 06.2023

General Contractor

Self-employeed
05.2015 - 08.2021

Finish Carpenter

William H Baker Construction
09.2011 - 05.2015

Owner/Operator/Ski Maker

Grizzly Boards
09.2010 - 05.2015

Vocational/ Furniture Making - Furniture

Center For Furniture Craftsmanship

Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy Analysis

Hobart And William Smith

High School Diploma -

Portsmouth Abbey
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