Woodworking is an art that uses wood for designing great artistic creations. This wooden art creation is not limited to carving of different shapes. It needs a study of the wood type before working on it. Wood properties vary greatly with species and so do the methods and tools to carve it.
Another higher profile in this field is to prepare designs and shapes with the help of computer aided tools. Various designs for furniture, gift items, show pieces, can be prepared with the help of computer tools. Also, designs can be changed as per personal likes and dislikes of the customer. Once a design is finalized, the design specifications can be handed over to workers for actual carving.
Given below is a sample resume for fresh graduate who has just acquired his/her woodworking degree.
Sample Woodworking Graduate Resume:
Leo Ortiz
456, X Street, Y Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA-90003
(123) 456-7890
leo@email.com
Career Objective:
To seek the position of wood design maker at a well reputed wood company / art school
Summary of Qualifications:
- Highly talented and artistic entry level woodworking graduate
- Good academic records, consistently
- Profound knowledge of various woods used for artistic works
- Tremendous artistic sense with ability to understand the artistic worth of a particular wood creation
- Enough actual wood working as part of academic assignments and other extra curricula activities
- Familiarity with the common do’s and don’ts in woodworking
- Thorough understanding of all the woodworking process steps such as shape trimming, carving, finishing, etc.
- Able to use general computer aided tools such as MS Office and MS Outlook. Proficiency in using special designing and editing software such as the MS Paint
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
- Able to use efficiently, the internet platform for search activities
Academic education:
- Graduate in Fine arts with specialization in Woodworking from California State University, Los Angeles, CA (2009)
Academic Project:
- “Specialized study of Rosewood”. In this project I gathered and sorted information regarding peculiar properties of rosewood. Rosewood is considered to be one of the best for carving purposes. Hence, understanding it thoroughly is important from a woodworker’s point of view. I emphasized in this project mostly on the designing characteristics of rosewood.
Personal Details:
- Date of Birth: XX / XX / 1984
- Marital status: Single
- Expected employment status: Full time
- Ready to Relocate: Y / N
References: Will be available on request
