I am seeking employment in my field (carpentry/cabinet making) in various parts of the country. I live in a fifth wheel RV and can travel to different job locations.
Lawrence Velez
Carpenter/Cabinet Maker
I have 30 years experience in custom cabinet and furniture making, finish and trim, and rough carpentry. I am a self-starter. I work well independently and as part of a team. My skills include:
Reading blueprints
Design and build
Developing shop drawings
Historical renovation and recreation
Layout and take-off
Building and installing doors and windows
Milling- stock and custom
Repairing drywall and damaged wood
Career Experience
Self-Employment: I have run my own jobs in Florida (2003-07), California (1985-91), and most recently, traveling in a fifth-wheel (2008-10). Completed contracts include the following.
Tradesman International, Bobby Blackwell, Biloxi, MS: Game Stop interior walls, cabinets, VCT and carpet tiles.
Joanne Berens, Real Estate Developer (407-325-1869), Sanford, FL: Renovation of historical homes, including drawings for review by City Historical Commission.
A_Z Construction, Jack Dickerson (407-416-1493), Orlando, FL: Renovation of historical homes, specializing in custom windows, doors, soffits and siding.
Pookie’s Pet Nutrition, Marcia Sundberg (407-689-7307), Winter Park, FL: Designed, built and installed retail shelving, cabinets, pony walls, counters, and cash wraps for two stores.
Sierra Campground, Ken Green, Taos, NM: Finish and trim, doors and windows.
Renovation and Repairs: Much of the work I have done has been remodeling commercial and government buildings, offices, and private homes.
Gottfried Construction (2007-8), Ben Keller (985-789-3825), Mississippi and Louisiana: Rough, finish and trim carpentry, shock proof framing and doorways, ceiling repair of installations in National Guard Bases, Gulfport, MS and Hammond, LA and in Stennis Space Center, MS.
EM Enterprises (1996-99), Kent Davis (951-545-0549), and American Industries (1991-95) San Demis, CA: Rough, finish and trim carpentry, cabinet making, remodeling commercial, residential, and mountain cabins.
Themed Environments: I built specialty items for Disney, Sea World, Universal Studios, Loews Theaters while working for the following sub-contractors.
Themes and Concepts (2001-3), Matt Drascovich (407-467-9572), Orlando, FL: Custom retail interiors, kiosks, displays, and scenery.
Penwall Industries (1999-2000), Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Scenery, columns, ticket kiosks, theater entrances for Egyptian-themed movie-plex.
New Construction: I have worked for cabinet shops and construction companies such as
PCL Construction (2001-2), Lake Buena Vista, FL: Soffits, siding, cupolas for Disney Resort;
Schmidt Fireplace & Installation (1997) and La Bruna Industries (1994-7), Ontario, CA.
Apprenticeship
I completed the Cabinet Maker Apprenticeship Program (1980-84) through The International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Local 2172 in Southern California at Peterson Cabinet Works, Walters & Kline Architectural Works, Millwood
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