Jeff Poxon
Campden,ON
Summary
Experienced furniture craftsman with expertise in furniture construction and design. Recognized for attention to detail, creativity and adaptability to job requirements. Proven ability to collaborate effectively while ensuring high-quality outcomes. Skilled in a variety of tools, both hand and power, as well as larger woodworking machines. Strong knowledge of the milling process, assembly, machine maintenance and safety guidelines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Furniture Maker
Self Employed
07.2016 - Current
- Operates woodworking machinery to shape and assemble furniture components.
- Selects appropriate materials for various furniture projects.
- Implements safety protocols and best practices in furniture making processes.
- Utilized technology to design pieces and assess proportions of furniture leading to the creation of accurate cut and materials lists.
- Ensured the maintenance of a clean and organized workspace as well as machinery for optimal productivity.
- Improved workshop safety by maintaining equipment and implementing proper protocols for tool usage.
- Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting patterns and utilizing scraps for smaller components.
Shop Worker
The Barnboard Store Hamilton
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Oversaw daily shop operations, ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Fulfilled orders ensuring sufficient quantity and dimensioning of hardwoods, softwoods as well as reclaimed material.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient daily operations and timely completion of tasks.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating restocking efforts to maintain product availability.
- Streamlined processes to enhance efficiency in service delivery and reduce wait times.
- Maintained orderly and clean work areas for maximum productivity.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Teacher
Halton District School Board
07.2008 - 06.2016
- Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive classroom experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teams both large and small to ensure efficient daily school operations and student success.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Honours Bachelor - Kinesiology
Mcmaster University
Hamilton, ON02-2005
Skills
- Woodworking expertise
- Joinery techniques
- Material selection
- Milling techniques
- Computer-aided design
- Custom furniture creation
- Wood finishing
- Hand tools proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Material handling
- Sanding and polishing
Timeline
Shop Worker
The Barnboard Store Hamilton
10.2016 - 03.2018
Furniture Maker
Self Employed
07.2016 - Current
Teacher
Halton District School Board
07.2008 - 06.2016
Honours Bachelor - Kinesiology
Mcmaster University
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