Robert Byrnes
Kentwood,MI
Summary
Skilled and passionate furniture craftsman and designer with 35 years experience in custom studio furniture. Dedicated to quality and the details of the craft with no room for exceptions
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Model Maker
Roll and Hill
02.2024 - Current
- Build furniture from drawings using hardwoods and veneers
- Operate all shop equipment
- Maintains a clean and safe working area
- Worked with engineers to establish the best methods of construction
- Worked with a team of craftsmen to accomplish goals
Craftsman
SC Custom Display
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Attached subassemblies together using glue, dowels, nails, screws and clamps.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools and required assistance.
Craftsman Designer
McClure Tables
12.2013 - 11.2016
- Designed custom shuffleboard tables
- Attached subassemblies together using glue, dowels, nails, screws and clamps.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
Craftsman Designer
Martin And MacArthur
07.2010 - 11.2013
- Designed and built a new product line from Native Hawaiian Koa wood
- Kept tools, equipment and work areas properly maintained.
- Attached subassemblies together using glue, dowels, nails, screws and clamps.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
- Drew detailed job specifications to discuss and plan projects with clients.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools and required assistance.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Craftsman
Mitchel Berman Cabinet Makers
04.2007 - 06.2010
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Attached subassemblies together using glue, dowels, nails, screws and clamps.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools and required assistance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grandille High
Skills
- Ul>
- Furniture design
- P>Hardwood fabrication
- P>Corian fabrication
- P>Veneer and Marquetry layup
- P>Curved laminations
Accomplishments
While living in Hawaii I was commissioned by the department of the navy to restore a desk used by Admiral Nimitz during WW11
Timeline
Senior Model Maker
Roll and Hill
02.2024 - Current
Craftsman
SC Custom Display
12.2019 - 02.2024
Craftsman Designer
McClure Tables
12.2013 - 11.2016
Craftsman Designer
Martin And MacArthur
07.2010 - 11.2013
Craftsman
Mitchel Berman Cabinet Makers
04.2007 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Grandille High
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