JAMES SULLIVAN
Puxico,MO
Summary
Self-motivated cabinetmaker/carpenter with extensive experience in custom woodworking. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teams and resolve client issues, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and contributing positively to project efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cabinetmaker
ICON Designs Inc.
Hazelwood, Mo
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Developed innovative solutions that enhanced team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project objectives and deadlines for installations and shipments.
- Executed daily duties with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved customer issues through effective service support, enhancing overall satisfaction..
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product issues.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Completed routine maintenance, calibrations, sharpening/honing, and repair to machinery, hand tools, and power tools
Finish Carpenter
Swedlund Construction
St. Louis, Mo.
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Executed finish carpentry tasks including cabinets, trim, islands, shelving, and custom closets.
- Completed custom woodwork based on client specifications.
- Verified construction accuracy using plumb and level, adhering closely to blueprints.
- Performed repairs on furniture fixtures, cabinetry, doorframes, stairs, and railings.
- Coordinated with subcontractors for specialty work in heating and electrical wiring.
- Conducted demolition tasks safely while maintaining site safety standards.
- Constructed concrete piers, footings, sidewalks, walls, and foundational elements.
- Installed roofing systems, siding, flashing, gutters, and windows according to specifications.
Cabinetmaker
Woodbyrne Cabinetry
St. Louis, Mo.
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Assembled and modified custom commercial projects alongside team members, delivering high-quality casework, countertops, benches, desks, and wall panels.
- Crafted custom cabinetry using various woodworking techniques and tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and project specifications to meet client needs.
- Operated machinery for cutting, shaping, and finishing wood components.
Cabinetmaker
Fairway Holdings
St. Louis, Mo.
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with team to assemble and laminate custom commercial projects in larger plant/shop. Created veneered restaurant tables and laminate office fixtures, ensuring high-quality standards. Assembled projects in sets to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Fabricated custom cabinetry using various woodworking tools and techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and design specifications for accurate construction.
- Assembled components, ensuring precise fit and finish for each project.
Finisher/Cabinetmaker
Classic Woodworking
St. Louis, Mo.
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Matched stains and paints to customer samples for high-end furniture and cabinetry, ensuring custom color accuracy. Just about every project was a custom color. Disassembled and prepped projects for finishing by sanding, filling, and repairing to maintain quality standards. The piece then would be reassembled to check for imperfections. Managed ordering and inventory to ensure availability of materials for ongoing projects.
- Operated sanding machines to prepare wood surfaces for finishing.
- Applied stains and finishes using spray equipment and brushes.
- Inspected finished products for quality and consistency standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Carpentry
CJAP (Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Program)
Affton, Mo09-2025
Highschool Diploma -
Puxico Highschool
Puxico, Mo.05-2006
Skills
- Custom cabinetry
- Custom woodworking
- Blueprint interpretation
- Machinery maintenance
- Material sourcing
- Project planning
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Client relationship
- Positive demeanor
Timeline
Cabinetmaker
ICON Designs Inc.
01.2026 - 07.2026
Finish Carpenter
Swedlund Construction
03.2024 - 07.2025
Cabinetmaker
Woodbyrne Cabinetry
11.2021 - 02.2024
Cabinetmaker
Fairway Holdings
08.2021 - 11.2021
Finisher/Cabinetmaker
Classic Woodworking
08.2018 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Carpentry
CJAP (Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Program)
Highschool Diploma -
Puxico Highschool