Mark Lowell
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished Finishing and Refinishing Specialist with extensive experience at M.L. Finishing & Refinishing LLC. Expert in wood repair and restoration, delivering exceptional results through precise color matching and client consultation. Proven ability to assess damage and implement effective solutions, ensuring high-quality preservation of antique furniture.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Finishing and Refinishing Specialist
M.L. Finishing & Refinishing LLC
Brooklyn, USA
01.2002 - Current
- Developed accurate cost estimates for client projects.
- Assessed damage on furniture and woodwork to determine optimal restoration methods.
- Executed repairs by filling cracks, smoothing surfaces, and using appropriate adhesives and fasteners.
Refinishing Specialist
Baxter & Liebchen Vintage Danish Modern
Manhattan, USA
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Applied finishing ingredients, including oil, paint, stain, and wax, to wood-grain surfaces.
- Examined furniture for damage assessment and repair needs.
- Mixed finishing ingredients to achieve specific colors, shades, and stains before application.
Finishing and Refinishing Specialist
Christophe Pourny, LTD
Manhattan, USA
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Developed customized paints and stains to match specific colors and shades for client projects.
- Diagnosed hardware issues and identified effective solutions for resolution.
- Restored and refinished antique furniture, libraries, and panel rooms through meticulous repair and painting.
Finishing Specialist
Evergreen Antiques, Inc.
Manhattan, USA
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Excellent skills in color-matching and glaze application
- Interfaced with Architects, Contractors, Consultants, Fabricators, Gilders, Painters and Reupholsters’
- Use burn-ins and other tools for installation, and replacement of parts on furniture
Finishing and Refinishing Specialist
DF Conservation, Inc.
Brooklyn, USA
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, challenging environments.
- Assessed damages in furniture and devised corrective measures for repair.
- Utilized knowledge of wood types, coatings, and polish for furniture preservation.
Furniture Finisher and Restorer
Laszlo Sallay
New York, USA
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Filled and smoothed cracks and depressions, repairing broken parts with glue or putty.
- Mixed finishing ingredients to achieve desired colors or shades.
- Removed old finishes and damaged components using abrasives and hand tools.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music History, Fine Arts
Hunter College
New York, NY01.1994
Skills
- Wood Repair & Refinishing
- Antique Preservation
- Furniture Design Knowledge
- Color matching & Finishing
- Client Consultation
- Wood restoration
Websites
References
Will submit upon request
Languages
English
Professional
Hungarian
Professional
Timeline
Refinishing Specialist
Baxter & Liebchen Vintage Danish Modern
01.2003 - 01.2011
Finishing and Refinishing Specialist
M.L. Finishing & Refinishing LLC
01.2002 - Current
Finishing and Refinishing Specialist
Christophe Pourny, LTD
01.2000 - 01.2003
Finishing Specialist
Evergreen Antiques, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2003
Finishing and Refinishing Specialist
DF Conservation, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998
Furniture Finisher and Restorer
Laszlo Sallay
01.1990 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music History, Fine Arts
Hunter College
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