James T Chipman
Millville,NJ
Summary
Over 25 years experience furniture touch-up & repair, burn in's, color matching, scratches & dent removal On-site service. Refinishing done on-site Facility maintenance preserve furniture in Commercial Offices and Evaluate & repair residential furnishing for local Dealers, Upholsterer experienced in building frames, padding parts and refinishing wood. Skilled at auto, marine and RV upholstery. Works with numerous designs and techniques across wide range of project types. Safety-focused at all times. Enthusiastic Technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Industry] and training,. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry]. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking Service Technician position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Furniture Repair Technician
Chip Service on Site- Furniture Contractor
03.2022 - Current
- Evaluated extent of damage to furniture and determined optimal repair approach based on unique piece requirements.
- Protected final finishes by applying lacquers and other sealants.
- Produced smooth finishes by removing imperfections before and after applying coats.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.
- Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
- Fixed webbing and springs on seats.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
Upholstery Technician
ModernLine Furnitue
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.
- Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Disassembled [Products] to reupholster fabric.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Built as many as 35 different products each week.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
Shipping Associate
TW Metals
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork and other documentation for accuracy.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Packed and labeled boxes with maximum efficiency.
- Forklift operator
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Took corrective action following accidents to eliminate possibility of recurrence
Inventory Associate
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Distribution And Manufacturing
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage and documented variances.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Marked stock items with identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools or other labeling equipment.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability. Cherry Picker Operator
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Project Coordinator/ Proprietor
Chips Furniture & Architectural Refinishing&Repair
05.2007 - 10.2019
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Arranged events by overseeing logistics, budgets, venue selection and activity planning.
- Transitioned projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan.
- Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows
Education
High School Diploma -
Vineland Senior High School
Vineland, NJ06.1975
Skills
Logistics
- Updating Logs
- Handling Materials
- Critical Thinking
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Basic Mathematical Abilities
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Ordering of Products
- Production Processes
- Attention to Detail
Education
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Additional Information
Facility maintenance 30yrs of experience in onsite furniture refurbishment .
Timeline
Furniture Repair Technician
Chip Service on Site- Furniture Contractor
03.2022 - Current
Upholstery Technician
ModernLine Furnitue
09.2021 - 08.2022
Shipping Associate
TW Metals
01.2021 - 08.2021
Inventory Associate
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Distribution And Manufacturing
06.2020 - 01.2021
Project Coordinator/ Proprietor
Chips Furniture & Architectural Refinishing&Repair
05.2007 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Vineland Senior High School
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