Jay Nelmes
Maynardville,TN
Summary
Innovative Designer & Cabinet Builder with a proven track record at Self Employed, specializing in creating custom habitats for reptiles. Expert in design strategy and implementation, leveraging color theory to enhance client visions. Recognized for developing efficient design systems for housing Reptiles & other small exotic animals for Museums, nature Centers & residential. Portfolio can be shown within the website I created here:
www.jworlds.net
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer & Cabinet Builder
Self Employed
10.1998 - Current
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Requests to build proper housing specifically regarding Reptiles as wells as other small animals for Museums, Nature Centers & Residential homes with bringing design concepts to fruition.
- Analyzed feedback from customers and staff to refine design concepts.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
- Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions to achieve precise fit.
- On site Installation of projects
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing for installation. Installation of electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Use of Web design tools to editing images & video for the use in marketing by building my own website content.
Carpenter
Self Employed
10.1996 - Current
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Prepared panels by sawing, drilling and cutting holes in panels for electric outlets, air conditioning units and plumbing.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
- Assembled, installed and repaired wiring, electrical components and plumbing systems
- Repaired plumbing and installed new fixtures.
- Checked for plumbing issues to replace or repair faucets and pipes.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Waltec American Forgings
11.1989 - 02.1992
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
Watertown, CTSkills
- Creative and artistic
- Color selection and pairing
- Rough sketching
- Video editing
- Layout design
- Sketching
- Maintenance & repair
- Leadership
- Flexible and adaptable
- Public speaking
- Plumbing repairs
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Electrical system rewiring
- Electrical repairs
- Carpentry and woodwork
- Rough and finish carpentry
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Designer & Cabinet Builder
Self Employed
10.1998 - Current
Carpenter
Self Employed
10.1996 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Waltec American Forgings
11.1989 - 02.1992
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
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