Mark Gering
Astoria
Summary
Skilled Woodworker with extensive experience in building custom woodwork, cabinetry, millwork, and trim work, notably with Mike Follo Associates. Demonstrates expertise in CAD architectural drawing and exceptional knowledge of wood and paint finishes. Proven ability in creating unique, high-quality pieces for residential and commercial renovations, and even professional Broadway productions, showcasing creativity and precision in every project.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Woodworker, Cabinetmaker, Designer, Furniture
Self-employed
01.2005 - Current
-Designed and built custom woodwork and millwork (including many custom period-style doors), cabinets, and furniture
-Repaired and restored antique furniture
-Installed and sometimes created much period style trim work
Cabinetmaker, Finish Carpenter, Installer
Mike Follo Associates
10.2018 - 05.2024
- Installed extensive amounts of doors and trim for full renovations on Upper East and West sides of Manhattan.
- Built and installed cabinets for renovation projects
- Read and interpreted design plans to understand project specifications.
- Maintained safe and organized workspace to minimize risk of injury.
- Executed CAD drawings to submit to supervising architects, especially on larger jobs
- expertise in troubleshooting in field situations
Head Properties Carpenter
Playwrights Horizons
08.2002 - 10.2008
-Was responsible for building and painting custom-made stage furniture and props when normal fabricated furniture was not suitable, or available, or when the furniture needed special aspects for special theatrical uses, at this professional Broadway theater company
Education
Fines Arts And Design
Milwaukee Institute of Art And Design
Milwaukee, WISkills
- CAD architectural drawing Before that, classical hand architectural drafting
- Skills with paint and wood finish color and tone matching, including as used in antique restoration
- Knowledge of wood and paint finishes, especially hand applied finishes; knowledge of wood and paint finish chemistry
- Skills in custom-creating millwork to match obsolete or unusual millwork
Accomplishments
Transitioned from initial New York career of Painter, Fine Arts to fine craftsman. Along the way became an actor in NY Theater.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Theater, both modern, but especially Shakespearean Traveling Literature Music
Timeline
Cabinetmaker, Finish Carpenter, Installer
Mike Follo Associates
10.2018 - 05.2024
Woodworker, Cabinetmaker, Designer, Furniture
Self-employed
01.2005 - Current
Head Properties Carpenter
Playwrights Horizons
08.2002 - 10.2008
Fines Arts And Design
Milwaukee Institute of Art And Design
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