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Ethan Plewes

Toronto

Summary

As an OCAD graduate I enjoy leveraging my experience in the design industry to bring a different perspective to the world of fabrication. A keen eye and understanding of a productive shop environment allows me to lead teams and liaison with all corners of the work place. I strive to maximize work flow and coordinate with workers to better understand processes and maintain a high level of quality.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Fabricator

RFP Design Group
06.2024 - Current
  • Liaisoning between design, project management and fabrication
  • Coordinating with fabricators to facilitate jobs and get the information they need
  • Working with the design team during project kickoff to consult on shop drawings, value engineering and timelines
  • Scheduling workers day to day to maximize productivity and effectiveness
  • Assisting Foreman and Production Management on shop organization and safety
  • Health and Safety member

Lead Fabricator

Juiceworks
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Leading projects from kickoff to completion
  • Fabricating custom furniture, marketing pop-ups, store displays and trade shows
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration between design, project management and and CNC programming

Woodshop Coordinator

Eventscape
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Improving work flows, generating tracking documents and tracking worker productivity
  • Coordinating shop team schedule, facilitating clear flow of information from design and project management, fostering a collaborative work environment
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining work order system and tracking hours/time off for workers
  • Maintaining equipment, tracking hardware and submitting purchase requests
  • Clear communication between all areas of the company in order to be a point person for the woodshop

Custom Furniture Fabricator

Nick Day Design
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Creating high end custom hardwood and millwork projects for residential, restaurants, etc
  • Completing installs in a professional manor while collaborating with other trades
  • Using my experience as an Industrial Designer to improve efficiency and quality

Education

Bachelors of Design - Industrial Design

Ontario College of Art And Design U
05-2018

Skills

  • Wood Fabrication
  • Shop Organization/Tools
  • Tender/Technical Drawings
  • AutoCAD, Rhino & Adobe Suite
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • First Aid, Working at Heights, H&S

Awards

  • ACIDO Rocket Awards Finalist
  • DesignForce Innovation Award
  • Umbra Peoples Choice Runner Up
  • 7th Annual Tables, Chairs and Unrelated Objects Show

Timeline

Lead Fabricator

RFP Design Group
06.2024 - Current

Lead Fabricator

Juiceworks
02.2024 - 06.2024

Woodshop Coordinator

Eventscape
08.2022 - 02.2024

Custom Furniture Fabricator

Nick Day Design
03.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelors of Design - Industrial Design

Ontario College of Art And Design U

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