Work History
Nov 2013 – Date
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS IN WOOD LTD
ROLE – management of joinery factory (inc 5 axis CNC), materials purchasing, logistics etc; preparing cutting lists, timesheets,
The work undertaken is largely for commercial customers, who carried out their own installations. Main items include doors, windows, cabinetry, and staircases. I handle all elements of the manufacture process, which include:
• Client interface, including design input
• Estimating
• Planning the manufacture based on material requirement and time scale requirement,
• Labour resource and time management
• Preparing cutting lists and other detailed information for the bench joiners
• Procurement of all materials – predominantly sheet materials (melamine, veneer, laminates and worktops) and solid timber planks, but also pvc edging material, solid surface tops and any hardware requirements and fixings
• Oversee the construction process
• Arrange for delivery to site for installation by others
• Clients included Ahmarra Interiors, Harvey Shopfitters, Sedley Place,Waltham Contractors, Artichoke, Canburg, Powells Shopfitters, Longchamps, Lanview
Jan 2013 – Oct 2013
GENERAL FACTORY/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TIMBERVISION LTD
ROLE – management of joinery enquiry/orders, materials purchasing, logistics etc; preparing cutting lists
The work undertaken was for commercial customers, who carried out their own installations. I handled all elements of the manufacture process, which included:
• Client interface, including design input
• Estimating
• Planning the manufacture based on material requirement and time scale requirement
• Preparing cutting lists and other detailed information for the bench joiners
• Procurement of all materials – predominantly sheet materials (melamine, veneer, laminates and worktops) and pvc edging material, as well as solid surface tops and any hardware requirements and fixings
• Oversee the construction process
• Arrange for delivery to site for installation by others
• Clients included Ahmarra Interiors, Chewton Glen Hotel, Inter Continental Hotels, Premier Inn, many other international hotel chains, local and national shopfitters
2008 – 2012
OWNER/DIRECTOR
THOMAS LUCY JOINERY LTD
ROLE – Owner/Director of bespoke joinery manufacturer – I handled all elements of high end domestic bespoke joinery installations, and commercial joinery manufacture:
Domestic work
• Client interface, design and presentation, including costings and material selection. Advise clients on appliance choice
• Full site survey prior to manufacture
• Setting out of rods ready for manufacture, and where applicable, making cutting lists
• Procurement of all materials – this would range from sheet materials (melamines, veneers, plywoods, laminates), to solid timber (tulip, oak, walnut, maple etc) as well as hardware, hinges, drawer runners, glues and adhesives, fittings and fixings
• Oversee the construction process from a quality control and time scale viewpoint
• Manage the installation process, including liaison with client and co-ordination with other trades – electricians, plumbers etc
• Client sign off
• Projects were typically kitchens, but also included wardrobes, studies and libraries, plan chests, tables, other furniture items as well as joinery items such as doors/door frames and windows
• Familiar with most if not all joinery techniques – dovetailing, mortice and tenon joints, use of a spindle moulder, biscuits, laminating and bonding etc.
• Clients included Lord March at Goodwood House, RW Armstrong & Sons, EA Chiverton as well as numerous private clients.
Commercial work
• Client interface, including costings and, where necessary, material selection.
• Site survey prior to manufacture if necessary.
• Drawing take offs as required.
• Prepare cutting lists and source all materials required – this would range from sheet materials (melamines, veneers, plywoods, laminates), to solid timber and pvc edgings, as well as hinges, drawer runners, glues and adhesives and other fittings and fixings as required
• Oversee the construction process from a quality control and time scale viewpoint
• Arrange delivery to site for installation by others
• Clients (often indirectly) included schools, shops, office blocks, leisure centres, gymnasiums and pharmacies – Rapeed Design, Ken Rand Partners, Holthurst, Crescent Retail, Wolseley, Warner Brothers, Basingstoke Leisure Centre, Frost of London
2002-2008
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION LAZAWOOD LTD
ROLE – full management of joinery workshop including staff, materials purchasing, logistics etc; preparing cutting lists. The work undertaken was for commercial customers, who carried out their own installations. I handled all elements of the manufacture process, which included:
• Client interface, including design input
• Estimating
• Planning the manufacture based on material requirement and time scale requirement
• Preparing cutting lists and other detailed information for the bench joiners
• Procurement of all materials – predominantly sheet materials (melamine, veneer, laminates and worktops) and pvc edging material, as well as any hardware requirements and fixings
• Oversee the construction process
• Arrange for delivery to site for installation by others
• Clients (often indirectly) included schools, shops, office blocks, leisure centres, gymnasiums and pharmacies – Rapeed Design, Ken Rand Partners, Holthurst, Crescent Retail, Wolseley, Day Lewis Chemists, Wurth UK, B & Q, Azendi, Makro
2001-2002
SALES MANAGER/CONTRACTS MANAGER GSI LTD
ROLE – Generate and convert sales leads for retail and commercial interior fit out work; contract management on projects secured, which included joinery, M&E, and all other aspects of a shop fit out.
• Client interface, including design input
• Estimating
• Planning the Programme of Works based on specific project requirements
• Ensuring Programme of Works was adhered to, and updating accordingly
• Managing all elements of Health and Safety
• Preparing CDM Manuals
• Procurement of all materials and services, inc commissioning
• Oversee the site construction process
• Clients included Pumpkin Patch x 3, Festival Place, Basingstoke – unit division and fire walling and Farmers Market, Hammerson, West Quay Shopping Centre, Spud u Like
1999-2001
SALES/CONTRACTS MANAGER TRIMLINE LTD
ROLE – Generate and convert sales leads for retail and commercial interior fit out work
• Assist in management of contract, with particular reference to client interface.
• Procurement of materials/trades
• Manage installation process
• Projects included interiors at St Marys Stadium (Southampton FC),
several fit out projects at West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton – Pumpkin Patch, Boros, Madisons, Shopmobility, Hammerson Offices
1998-1999
SALES MANAGER LAZAWOOD LTD
ROLE – Generate and convert sales leads in shopfitting joinery manufacture market
1996-1998
SALES REP/KITCHEN PLANNER HOWDENS JOINERY
ROLE – Generate and convert sales leads, plan and draw kitchens using CAD
1993 – 1996
CLUB MANAGER TROJANS SPORTS CLUB
1991-1993
TRAVELLED EXTENSIVELY, PARTICULARLY IN AUSTRALIA
Key Achievements
• Completed over 200 full pharmacy joinery projects – dispensary areas, counters, shelving etc
• Introduced new working system to Lazawood Ltd which led to a 10% increase in productivity
• Completed Food Hall Madisons Focal Point area at West Quay Shopping Centre to budget and well within programme
• Secured and completed Shopmobility fit out at West Quay Shopping Centre, inc design input Secure prestigious contract for all internal ceilings and partition walls at St Marys Stadium, Southampton
• Delivered 3 x Pumpkin Patch full fit out programmes on time/budget within 12 week period, working and liaising with all key trades/personnel – initial opening development for NZ company (Croydon, Sheffield, Milton Keynes)
• Design and build many bespoke kitchens, completed on time and to budget
• Deliver and install new reception area for Bishop of Winchester School, Bournemouth in short turnaround time
• Complete 180 x vanity unit arrangements for prestigious London City development
Education
1984-1989
HAMBLE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
• 10 GCSE’S – all Grade C and above – Maths, English, English Literature, French, Law, Geography, Integrated Science x 2, Business Studies, Information Technology,
1989-1991
ITCHEN SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
• 4 A LEVELS – all Grade C and above – French, Govt + Politics, Law, General Studies
1998 – date
Completed many training courses:
• Health& Safety (D White & Associates)
• First Aid
• ISO 9001 Compliance
