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Kevin Obrecht

Colorado Springs

Summary

After graduating from Purdue University with a computer engineering degree, I decided to instead pursue my passion for woodworking and furniture design. I created my own business in Chicago before moving to Colorado to work at a professional shop where my experience quickly made me the lead builder. I transitioned to a new shop to expand my skills when I felt I had learned all I could at the last shop.

Now I am looking to remain in the custom woodworking industry but from a management or design role rather than hands on building. My knowledge and experience in the field along with my background in engineer and team management would make me a good candidate for these roles.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bench Carpenter

Traum Woodworking
09.2024 - Current
  • Constructed custom cabinetry and furniture according to blueprints and drawings
  • Performed finish machining on technical parts
  • Reviewed drawings to ensure designs were practical and able to be built
  • Installed hardware on pieces before shipping

Owner/Designer/Craftsman

Obrecht Woodworking
05.2021 - Current
  • My personal, side company in which I design and create unique pieces of custom furniture
  • Focus on designing artistic pieces that utilize the natural colors and characteristics of wood to create eye-catching pieces
  • Take field measurements of a client's space to accurately design the project to fit

Lead Millworker/Assembler

Eden Oaks Designer Woodware
03.2022 - 09.2024
  • Received drawings of furniture and was tasked with finding the most efficient way to execute the plan with the least material waste
  • Pulled material to check for quality before beginning the milling process
  • Performed all the tasks required to take the project from raw material to the finishing stage
  • Worked with the designers to find the best way to assemble a piece

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2021

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Worksite safety
  • Finish carpentry
  • Blueprint reading
  • Joinery, custom woodworking
  • Team-leading/project management
  • Coding (C, Java, Python)
  • Limited CAD experience

Timeline

Bench Carpenter

Traum Woodworking
09.2024 - Current

Lead Millworker/Assembler

Eden Oaks Designer Woodware
03.2022 - 09.2024

Owner/Designer/Craftsman

Obrecht Woodworking
05.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Purdue University
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