Breno Costa Bueno

Since my arrival in Australia in December 2019, I have worked as a self-employed cabinet maker. During this time I have worked for a few different joinery businesses.

My clients are/were as follows:

Enth Degree Projects, 11/10/2021, Current

Capital Design Works: 07/06/2021-08/10/2021

Aspen Interiors: 12/10/2020-04/06/2021

Dezign Interiors: 13/07/2020-09/10/2020

Maria Projects: 11/05/2020-14/06/2020

UCON: 01/02/2020-16/03/2020

The tasks performed for these clients are:

• Understand all manufacturing processes required within cabinet-making.
• Transform the chosen materials into functional and visually appealing cabinets or furniture pieces. This involves cutting, shaping, and joining the components together using various techniques such as dovetail joints, mortise and tenon joints, or dowel joints.
• Operating hand tools such as drills, jigsaws, and sanders
• Provide maintenance and repair services for existing cabinets or furniture pieces.
• Mark, cut, shape, and sand wood using proper techniques, as well as trimming and gluing multiple wooden pieces.
• Understand and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Work closely with clients to understand their specific needs, style preferences, and functional requirements for the cabinets or furniture.

• Revitalized production area operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality
• Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production
• Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness
• Directed manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability
• Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production objectives
• Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders
• Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports
• Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions
• Overcame obstacles and variables to maintain production efficiency, meet deadlines and achieve high levels of profitability
• Contributed to company growth by delivering quality customer service to foster growth and retention
• Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules

• Designed, constructed and installed cabinetry and woodwork while adhering to time and budget constraints for clients
• Maintained proper fit and appearance of cabinets and countertops to fit into desired installation area
• Adjusted workflow and materials to meet production deadlines, coordinating additional resources to meet challenging timelines
• Developed and retained excellent tool and machinery skill, including mastery of table saw, edge bander, clamps and drills, and utilized knowledge to produce consistent, top-quality work
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
• Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain deeper understanding of project plans, constraints and objectives
• Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands

• Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and quality service
• Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
• Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
• Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors
• Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards