Clive McKenzie
Newyork, USA
Summary
Reliable Carpenter professional aiming to secure integral role and contribute to success of dynamic carpentry team. Offering power tool operations skills and advanced knowledge of wood-related design and fabrication.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Carpentry/ Cabinet Maker
Self Employed
Westmoreland, Jamaica
11.1986 - 03.2025
- Crafted custom cabinetry for residential and commercial clients.
- Designed furniture layouts and provided material recommendations to customers.
- Operated woodworking tools to shape and assemble furniture components.
- Installed cabinetry on-site, ensuring alignment and functionality.
- Collaborated with clients to finalize designs and specifications.
- Sourced high-quality materials from local suppliers for projects.
- Trained apprentices on woodworking techniques and best practices.
- Built custom furniture from raw materials based on customer specifications.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Sprayed assembled articles with protective or decorative finishes to desired look.
Apprenticeship, Carpentry
Grangehill High School
Westmoreland, Jamaica
09.1984 - 06.1986
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with teammates to accomplish goals and address issues related to products created
- Carve, assemble, sand and finish various types of furniture
Education
Grangehill High School
Westmoreland, JamaicaSkills
- Custom cabinetry
- Furniture design
- Tool operation
- Installation services
- Customer relations
- Team collaboration
- Timely delivery
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Sanding and finishing knowledge
- Dimension verification
- Joinery techniques
- Material selection
- Surface finishing
- Furniture assembly
- Power tools mastery
- Glass cutting
- Woodworking expertise
- Hand tools proficiency
- Finish application
- Task prioritization
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Carpentry/ Cabinet Maker
Self Employed
11.1986 - 03.2025
Apprenticeship, Carpentry
Grangehill High School
09.1984 - 06.1986
Grangehill High School