PHILIP AUSTIN
Luthier
Hinckley,IL
Summary
Healthy, hardworking professional looking to make the next job to make the last. I'm in it for the long haul. 34 Years of experience it the arts, Woodworking expert. Has had many jobs and advanced in all of them. Worked doing construction, remodeling, refurbishing, landscape architecture, masonry, excavating, farming, deliveries, repossessions, woodworking, antique repair/ refurbishment, appraisals, violin construction/ repair/ assembly, varnishing, painting, design, fabrication, warehouse work, loading, unloading, elder/ neuro impaired care, housekeeping, cooking, wound care, distributing meds, charting, evaluating, cooking, cleaning, and much more. Many years of experience using hand tools, electrical tools and heavy machinery.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Luthier
Austins Violin Shop
02.2016 - Current
- Repaired and maintained quality of various instruments.
- Attached new strings to violins, violas, cellos and bass's to optimize performance.
- Repaired and renovated damaged and worn instruments.
- Assisted customers in purchasing and renting new and used equipment and instruments to meet current personal and performance requirements.
- Reassembled instruments using hand and power tools and glue, clamps and lubricant as necessary.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Live-In Caregiver/Hospice Aide
Jean, Edward, Robert Barr
05.2017 - 09.2022
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Caregiver
Edward Barr
09.2012 - 10.2016
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Shop Hand/Courier
Austins Violin Shop
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Landscaped using heavy machinery and hand tools
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Constructed raised bed garden using heavy equipment and hand tools
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Interviewed individuals to assist with landscape and garden projects
- Wrote out work schedules for all hired landscapers
- Constructed and dismantled components and gathered materials for repairs, maintenance and new installations.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Checked inventory and assembled orders for delivery.
- Loaded orders into box truck for delivery
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
- Navigated locations using GPS
- Looked over all pickups for missing and damaged items
- Kept notes of all damaged items
- Collected instruments/payments from delinquent costumers.
- Used video/audio equipment collecting instruments/paymentsdressed appropriatelyspoke professionally
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Landscape Architect
Sculpted Earth, Debbie Kapusta
Carbondale, IL
06.2007 - 01.2011
- Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based on residential and commercial customer specifications, climate, location and budget.
- Operated forklift, bobcat, bulldozer, 0-turn lawn mower, power jack, scissor lift, cherry picker, crane, excavator, backhoe, mulcher, rototiller, and many others
- Worked closely with clients in materials and plantings selection and made suggestions on best options for environment.
- Researched land ordinances and partnered with zoning officials to meet municipal zoning codes.
- Created concept designs and estimated projects for residential and commercial customers.
- Provided follow-up appointments with clients to confirm finished projects met expectations.
- Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based upon residential and commercial customer specifications and budget.
- Supervised team of 3 to 10 employees on for all projects from start to completion.
- Operated heavy equipment- trenchers, excavators, backhoes, cherry picker, sod cutter, rototiller, forklift, light/ heavy compacter, mower, weed wacker, hedge trimmer, edger, chainsaw, post hole diggers, and other machinery needed to do job.
- Hand tools-shovels, spades, pruning sheers, hedge clippers, saws, hand trowels, tampers, rakes, snow shovels, ice scrappers, salt spreaders
Education
CERTIFICATE - Violin Making
Chicago School of Violin Making
Skokie, IL01.2016
CERTIFICATE - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
Aurora, IL07.2009
High School Diploma -
Kaneland Highschool
Maple Park, IL05.2007
Skills
- Shipping Route Planning
- Loading and Unloading
- Heavy Lifting
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory and Stocking
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Package Delivery and Pick-Up
- Hand and Power Tool Operations
- Heavy Machinery Operations
- Grounds Maintenance
- Hardscape Installation
- Decorative Stone Installation
- Wood Craftsmanship
- Heavy Labor
- Fabrication and Machining
- Building and Construction
- Custom Furniture Creation
art
I'm a talented Artist with 34 years of experience with many mediums. I have gotten my hands dirty working with all forms of art. I have sculpted full scale replicas of monsters like Pumpkin Head and the Alien from Alien. I have worked the potters wheel and made 3 chambered coiled pots from the scraps. I've made inspired by the Dr. Seuss and constructed birdhouses that appear to be straight from the pages. I spend 8 years honing my skills as a Luthier. I've created landscapes that have been described as picturesque and harmonious. Art is my passion and I've only just begone to paint the world pink.
Timeline
Live-In Caregiver/Hospice Aide
Jean, Edward, Robert Barr
05.2017 - 09.2022
Luthier
Austins Violin Shop
02.2016 - Current
Caregiver
Edward Barr
09.2012 - 10.2016
Shop Hand/Courier
Austins Violin Shop
01.2011 - 01.2016
Landscape Architect
Sculpted Earth, Debbie Kapusta
06.2007 - 01.2011
CERTIFICATE - Violin Making
Chicago School of Violin Making
CERTIFICATE - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
High School Diploma -
Kaneland Highschool
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