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Grant Naillon

Golden,CO

Summary

Disciplined and adaptable craftsman with experience in woodworking, event design, and custom furniture builds. Collaborates successfully with clients and team members, while prepared to work independently. Highly safety-conscious carpenter who maintains an organized workspace and ensures proper handling of tools. Review portfolio at gnfabricator.squarespace.com.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager / Fabricator

Pink Monkey/Lucky Dart Studio
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed projects to meet company production goals
  • Led team of four to design and build artisan furniture and event installations
  • Performed various carpentry duties, in all stages of fabrication, with an emphasis on finishing (sanding, staining, painting)
  • Operated a variety of carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments
  • Accurately shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws
  • Cut timber, plywood panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions
  • Used band, circular and compound miter saws
  • Proficient in assembly of Aluvision and 80/20
  • Experience in the event industry: all stages of production, including building, transport, set up, and strike
  • Loaded and unloaded tools and materials from trucks to assist in setting up venue for events
  • Set up and tore down equipment for large scale events, conferences, and parties, including Aspen Food and Wine 2023
  • Coordinated with event designers and clients on-sight
  • Drove 16 ft. box trucks, delivering products and services to clients on time and in excellent condition
  • Conducted quality checks on builds before transport, and ensured items were properly packaged for safe transport
  • Worked with the fabrication team to maintain a clean, well organized work shop

Carpenter

Czarnowski Exhibit Services
Denver, CO
12.2023 - Current
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood materials with a variety of hand and power tools
  • Installed cabinets, fixtures and built structures according to plans and blueprints
  • Read blueprints, CAD and drawings to determine layout, dimensions, and materials for specific projects, and fabricated with a variety of materials, including laminate, aluminum, and wood
  • Cut and prepared aluminum piping for structural support of display booths
  • Operated a scissor lift and assembled aluminum structures at heights
  • Worked with a multi-disciplinary team to complete projects adhering to deadlines.

Apprentice Woodworker

LVTD Design
Denver, CO
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Fabricated and finished hardwood products using a variety of tools, including saws, sanders, routers, and jointers
  • Worked with a multi-disciplinary team of fabricators, referencing CAD to build a variety of commercial furniture and installations.
  • Worked through all stages of woodworking, including milling, cutting, assembly, finishing, and installation
  • Cut and shaped wooden parts by hand or machine to create finished products
  • Finished projects by sanding surfaces smooth, staining and finishing them in accordance with clients requests
  • Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards
  • Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas

Guide, Trip Leader

Echo Canyon River Expeditions
Canon City, Colorado
05.2017 - 08.2023
  • Worked as a trained commerical raft guide, taking customers through class I - V rapids on the Arkansas River
  • Maintain focus in high stress situations
  • Emergency response and administration of wilderness medicine
  • Crowd management
  • Leading teams of raft guides and guests
  • Train incoming raft guides in whitewater paddling and rowing
  • Manage trip logistics, safety, and team communication
  • Wilderness First Responder and Swiftwater Rescue certifications by American Canoe Association
  • Prepare and serve meals on full-day and over-night trips on the river

Box Office Associate

The State Room Presents
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided guests with special information regarding chosen show or upcoming releases
  • Provided client service by distributing programs, answering patron's questions and selling tickets and merchandise
  • Entered customer information into POS system and promoted accuracy by repeating information obtained to customer
  • Checked system for seat availability and provided customers with available options
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management

EMT-Basic

Gold Cross Ambulance, EMT
Salt Lake City, Utah
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Patient care as a technician and driver on an ambulance, in a 911 response and inter-facility transport setting
  • Emergency response including navigating radio traffic, performing under pressure, and teamwork with other providers
  • Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia
  • Worked night shifts; learned to stay effective and focused while working unusual hours
  • Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Science (Paramedic Certification)

Weber State University
Orem, UT

EMT - B Certification -

EMT Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2019

High School Diploma -

Skyline High School
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2016

Skills

  • Precise woodworking
  • Building and construction
  • Expertise operating power tools and mechanical saws
  • Maintaining appropriate safety protocol
  • Project planning and management
  • Attention to detail
  • Material selection and preparation
  • Detailed finishing and painting
  • Assembly and hardware installation
  • Aluvision and 80/20 assembly
  • SEG installation
  • Printed graphic application
  • Event preparation and set up: warehouse and on-sight
  • Soldering
  • Emergency response
  • Warehouse operations
  • Boat repair and maintenance
  • Communication in team settings
  • Customer service
  • Retail experience
  • Dynamic problem resolution
  • Trained Emergency Medical Technician
  • Certified Wilderness First Responder, including CPR and First Aid
  • Six years commercial whitewater raft guide experience
  • Eagle Scout

References

Professional References:

Lucky Dart Studio: Danny McMurray (Owner) dannymcm11@gmail.com, 801-694-1704

Gold Cross Ambulance: Jeremy Uffens (Partner) 801-911-0455

Echo Canyon River Expeditions: (Jessica Smith) jessica@raftecho.com, 800-755-3246

Timeline

Carpenter

Czarnowski Exhibit Services
12.2023 - Current

Apprentice Woodworker

LVTD Design
08.2023 - 11.2023

Project Manager / Fabricator

Pink Monkey/Lucky Dart Studio
01.2023 - 08.2024

Box Office Associate

The State Room Presents
10.2022 - 05.2023

EMT-Basic

Gold Cross Ambulance, EMT
09.2019 - 06.2020

Guide, Trip Leader

Echo Canyon River Expeditions
05.2017 - 08.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Science (Paramedic Certification)

Weber State University

EMT - B Certification -

EMT Utah

High School Diploma -

Skyline High School

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