Diego Gandra Ferreira

Company Overview: Paragon Projects is a specialised company dedicated to the luxury installation of Italian kitchens and high-end Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E).

Project: The three, striking residential towers located in Barangaroo South.

Builder: Lendlease construction

• Install kitchens, wardrobes, and workstations, as well as assemble cabinets
• Conduct repairs on furniture as per a defect list
• Utilise both electric and hand tools to cut, shape, and plane wood, assembling or nailing together cut and shaped components
• This includes constructing frames around windows and doors, hanging doors, and installing prefabricated units and other structures
• Review drawings, work orders, and sample parts to determine specifications
• Select and work with various materials, including timber, veneers, particle board, and synthetic wood
• Assemble parts to create furniture sections and complete articles, fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers, and shelves
• Repair and refurbish furniture and antiques as required
• Collaborate with a team in a production environment, using hand and power tools for both private and commercial joinery installations, following customer and builder orders
• Prepare materials using hand and power tools, air nail guns, and other automated equipment as necessary for efficient job execution
• Paragon Projects is a specialised company dedicated to the luxury installation of Italian kitchens and high-end Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E)

Projects: Real state Clarke & Humel office ronovation, located in Manly beach. Royal Oak Hotel & Casino renovation, located in Lidcombe. O'Connor Recruitment Services office, located in Martin Place
Builder: Calida Projects

• Prepare layouts, erect frameworks, and ensure the structural integrity of projects
• This includes inspecting and removing parts of existing structures, performing minor preparatory work, and installing building supports as needed
• Install kitchens, wardrobes, and workstations, as well as assemble cabinets
• Conduct repairs on furniture as per a defect list
• Utilize both electric and hand tools to cut, shape, and plane wood, assembling or nailing together cut and shaped components
• This includes constructing frames around windows and doors, hanging doors, and installing prefabricated units and other structures
• Review drawings, work orders, and sample parts to determine specifications
• Select and work with various materials, including timber, veneers, particle board, and synthetic wood
• Assemble parts to create furniture sections and complete articles, fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers, and shelves
• Repair and refurbish furniture and antiques as required
• Collaborate with a team in a production environment, using hand and power tools for both private and commercial joinery installations, following customer and builder orders
• Prepare materials using hand and power tools, air nail guns, and other automated equipment as necessary for efficient job execution

Project: The comprehensive leadership and installation for high-end residential homes located in Mosman as well as helping with Factory tasks.

• Prepare layouts, erect frameworks, and ensure the structural integrity of projects
• This includes inspecting and removing parts of existing structures, performing minor preparatory work, and installing building supports as needed
• Install kitchens, wardrobes, and workstations, as well as assemble cabinets
• Conduct repairs on furniture as per a defect list
• Utilize both electric and hand tools to cut, shape, and plane wood, assembling or nailing together cut and shaped components
• This includes constructing frames around windows and doors, hanging doors, and installing prefabricated units and other structures
• Review drawings, work orders, and sample parts to determine specifications
• Select and work with various materials, including timber, veneers, particle board, and synthetic wood
• Assemble parts to create furniture sections and complete articles, fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers, and shelves
• Repair and refurbish furniture and antiques as required
• Collaborate with a team in a production environment, using hand and power tools for both private and commercial joinery installations, following customer and builder orders
• Prepare materials using hand and power tools, air nail guns, and other automated equipment as necessary for efficient job execution

Projects: High-end residential homes and apartments as well as commercial installations.

• Preparing layouts, erecting framework and verifying trueness of structures
• May examine and remove parts of existing structures, do minor preparatory work and install building supports
• Installation of kitchens, wardrobes, workstations, and, assembling of cabinets
• Repairing of furniture (defect list)
• Cutting, shaping, and planning the wood, using electric and hand tools, and assembling or nailing cut and shaped parts as well as cutting and nailing frames around windows and doors, hanging doors, installing prefabricated units and other structures
• Working with a team in a production setting, using hand and power tools to work in private and commercial joinery installations, according to customer and builders' orders
• Prep material using hand and power tools, air nail guns, and other automated equipment as necessary to the job execution
• Interpreting draft and technical drawings Installation of kitchens, wardrobes and workstations, assembling of cabinets, repairing of furniture and general joinery work

Project: The comprehensive leadership and installation for Blooms The Chemist in Goulburn, alongside high-end residential homes and apartments in the North Sydney area, as well as various commercial installations in the Sydney CBD.

• Install kitchens, wardrobes, workstations, and assemble cabinets with precision and care
• Repair furniture according to a defect list, ensuring quality restoration
• Perform general joinery work, including cutting, shaping, and planning wood using both electric and hand tools
• Assemble components securely, utilising various fasteners and adhesives
• Attach fixed and movable hardware, such as brackets, hinges, handles, and locks
• Collaborate with a team in a production environment to assemble wall panels based on customer specifications
• Prepare materials for wall panel assembly, using hand and power tools, air nail guns, and other automated equipment as required
• Polish and finish assembled furniture pieces to enhance appearance and durability
• Conduct general furniture installations, ensuring all pieces are set up correctly and meet client expectations

Project: I contributed to the construction of the new warehouse for T&A Tools in Yennora, playing a key role in all carpentry and joinery aspects of the project.

• My responsibilities included interpreting draft and technical drawings to ensure precise installation of kitchens, wardrobes, workstations, and cabinets, along with general joinery tasks
• Constructing partitions, structural frames, and form-work, as well as handling commercial joinery tasks, including the installation of windows and doors
• I also managed external private jobs throughout Sydney
• Preparing layouts, erecting frameworks, and verifying the accuracy of structures
• This involved examining and removing parts of existing structures, performing minor preparatory work, and installing building supports
• Installing kitchens, wardrobes, workstations, and assembling cabinets, while also addressing furniture repairs based on a defect list
• I cut, shaped, and planned wood using electric and hand tools, efficiently assembling and nailing components together
• Constructing roof framing, creating concrete form-work, installing floor sub-floors, and inspecting structural integrity
• Cutting and nailing frames around windows and doors, hanging doors, and installing prefabricated units and other structures
• Collaborating with a team in a production environment, utilising hand and power tools for both private and commercial joinery installations based on customer and builder specifications
• I prepared materials using air nail guns and other automated equipment as necessary

Project: Completed workstation and joinery components throughout the brand new John Holland $165.7 million development in Sydney’s Macquarie Precinct for Government client – TfNSW.
Builder: John Holland

• Assemble components of office equipment, cabinets, and high-end furniture with precision and attention to detail
• Verify dimensions and check the quality and fit of pieces to ensure smooth installation
• Establish specifications for construction or repair based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or verbal/written instructions
• Select and match materials for colour, grain, and texture, paying close attention to knots and other wood features, as well as caulking silicone
• Install hardware such as hinges, handles, catches, and drawer pulls using hand tools, ensuring proper functionality
• Conduct warranty inspections and provide service as needed
• Perform high-end cabinet installations and create custom built-ins tailored to client specifications
• Follow up on the defect list to address any issues promptly and ensure quality standards are met

Project: High-end residential homes and apartments as well as commercial installations. During the projects changing I helped with factory tasks building cabinets.

• Assemble cabinets with precision and attention to detail
• Prepare wooden parts for furniture construction through careful processing
• Cut, shape, and plane wood using both electric and hand tools to achieve desired dimensions
• Securely join components together to create sturdy structures
• Install fixed and movable hardware, including brackets, hinges, handles, and locks
• Polish assembled furniture pieces to enhance their appearance and finish
• Conduct general furniture installations, ensuring each piece is set up correctly and meets quality standards

Project: Residential homes, apartments and commercial installations.

• Preparing layouts, erecting framework and verifying trueness of structures
• May examine and remove parts of existing structures, do minor preparatory work and install building supports
• Installation of kitchens, wardrobes, workstations, and, assembling of cabinets
• Repairing of furniture (defect list)
• Cutting, shaping, and planning the wood, using electric and hand tools, and assembling or nailing cut and shaped parts
• Cutting and nailing frames around windows and doors, hanging doors, installing prefabricated units and other structures
• Working with a team in a production setting, using hand and power tools to work in private and commercial joinery installations, according to customer and builders' orders
• Prep material using hand and power tools, air nail guns, and other automated equipment as necessary to the job execution
• Interpreting draft and technical drawings Installation of kitchens, wardrobes and workstations, assembling of cabinets, repairing of furniture and general joinery work

Project: Fairwater/ Blacktown Western Sydney. Approx. 830 homes & apartments

Builder: Frasers Property Australia

• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently
• Assist in the operation of heavy machinery as needed
• Complete diverse construction tasks, including drilling, painting, erecting scaffolding, and transporting materials
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and safety standards
• Commit to continuous skill development through on-the-job training
• Provide support and assistance to skilled carpenters, including general site preparation and maintenance of a tidy work environment
• Perform tasks as directed by the Line Manager, including assisting with building installations, inspections, and the removal, replacement, repair, and maintenance of wooden items within buildings (e.g., windows and stairs), both internally and externally
• Assist with storage and logistics by lifting, fetching supplies, unloading and checking deliveries, and performing various tasks to support carpentry work