Graeme Matthews
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Creative woodworker with a wide ranging background; traditional joinery, importing designer furniture, furniture designing, building, restoration, website design and maintenance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Renovator
self-employed
Wellington
11.2021 - Current
- Renovation of my own home
- Building decks and balustrade to high specification architects and engineering plans
- Demo work, insulating, relining, plastering and painting
- Flooring sanding and finishing
- Detail work including new interior Balustrade.
Coffin maker
Down To Earth Coffins
Lower Hutt
02.2021 - Current
- Working 2 days a week, primarily on building more ecologically friendly coffins
- Also some cabinetry and installation work.
Mid Century Furniture Importer and Restorer
Business owner/Euclid Midcentury Ltd
Wellington
10.2012 - 03.2022
- Sourcing good quality Mid-century furniture and lighting from UK auction houses and ebay
- Organising and managing the collection, delivery and importation to New Zealand
- Restoration including repairs, finishing work and upholstery
- Advertising including the creation and maintenance of a company website, lighting and photographing the pieces
- Sales work, meeting customers, provide knowledgeable background and understanding of designer furniture.
Primary child carer & part-time joiner
Wellington & St Albans, UK
01.2007 - 01.2012
Joiner
Hanns Builders
Wellington
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Traditional joiner
- Making doors, Windows, stairs and cabinetry.
Mental Health Housing Project Worker
St Mungos Housing
, London, UK
1995 - 2002
- Role include mentoring and advocating for residents. Liaising with all those involved in a residents care including doctors, psychiatrists, community mental health teams and relatives. Ensuring a safe living and working environment
Education
A levels -
Barton Peveril College
06.1998
Hons (BA) Community Management -
University of Luton
05.1994
O levels -
Mountbatten Secondary school
06.1986
Skills
- Creative woodworker
- Traditional joinery
- Importing designer furniture
- Furniture designing
- Building
- Restoration
- Website design and maintenance
Websites
References
- Sebastian Bissinger, Splinters & Pixels/Down to Earth Coffins, 02102322001
Timeline
Home Renovator
self-employed
11.2021 - Current
Coffin maker
Down To Earth Coffins
02.2021 - Current
Mid Century Furniture Importer and Restorer
Business owner/Euclid Midcentury Ltd
10.2012 - 03.2022
Primary child carer & part-time joiner
01.2007 - 01.2012
Joiner
Hanns Builders
01.2003 - 01.2007
Mental Health Housing Project Worker
St Mungos Housing
1995 - 2002
A levels -
Barton Peveril College
Hons (BA) Community Management -
University of Luton
O levels -
Mountbatten Secondary school
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