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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, WA
06.2015

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
Nate Kirkwood