Nate Kirkwood
Olympia,WA
Summary
I have experience working as a Carpenter, Medic, Ranch Hand, Custom Glass Caster, Jewelry Maker, Restaurant Owner
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner/Carpenter
Bits Cafe
06.2018 - Current
- Managed payroll, deposits and loan acquisition.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community, government officials and service/inventory providers.
- Purchased, maintained, refurbished and repaired structure built in 1914. Remodeled building and established modern commercial kitchen.
Owner, Contractor and Carpenter
Fox Carpentry
03.2019 - 01.2024
- Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously.
- Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.
- Focused on carpentry but provided all manners of building trades with the exception of plumbing and electrical.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - 3d Sculpture, Jewelry, History of Trades
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA06.2015
Skills
- Carpentry
- Small business operations
- Vendor engagement
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Project Management
Timeline
Owner, Contractor and Carpenter
Fox Carpentry
03.2019 - 01.2024
Restaurant Owner/Carpenter
Bits Cafe
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - 3d Sculpture, Jewelry, History of Trades
The Evergreen State College