Douglas Patterson
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Commercial Shopfitter and Detailed Joiner with over 20 years of extensive industry experience. Recognized for an unwavering commitment to quality and a focus on exceeding client expectations while consistently delivering exceptional results. Proven leadership abilities in guiding high-performance teams and cultivating a customer-oriented environment, ensuring efficient project completion. Resourceful and well-organized, equipped with strong organizational skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach that drives success in every endeavor.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leading Hand Shopfitter / Detailed Joiner
Southern Cross Shopfitting
09.2022 - 11.2025
- Lead daily on-site activities, coordinating trades and subcontractors
- Roll up your sleeves and led by example for this hands on Roll
- Ensure works align with plans, design specs, and quality standards
- Communicate with site management to keep progress smooth and on track
- Manage materials, tools, and labour efficiently to meet deadlines
- Drive on-site safety culture with WHS compliance and regular briefings
- Help train and mentor junior crew members
- Spot issues early and keep the project running like clockwork
Production Manager
Casola Kitchens
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Overseeing daily workshop operations and maintaining efficient production flow
- Scheduling and coordinating the installation team to align with production deadlines
- Reducing mistakes, driving quality, and minimising rework
- Supporting drafting/design with job-readiness and occasional Cabinet Vision backup when required
- Monitoring costs, labour hours and materials to improve margins
- Supporting, motivating and guiding the workshop team + foreman
- Improving processes, documentation and handover procedures
- Working closely with the owner to free up capacity for growth, sales, and client care
Company Director
DAP Joinery Pty.ltd
02.2009 - 01.2020
- Design, manufacture and installation of quality detailed joinery products
- Shop fit outs and shop fronts
- Commercial fit outs
- Fit outs of pubs, clubs & cafés
- Review of building and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions
- Accurate calculation of material quantities and labour components to provide quotes to clients
- Enhanced production methods to improve employee motivation
- Maintenance of positive working relationships with employees and freelance personnel
- Apprentice onsite training
- 4 x men have completed their apprenticeships
- Management of 6 x tradesmen
Company Director
Shop, Home & Office Fitouts Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Client interaction
- Estimating/quoting, ordering & purchasing of materials
Apprentice Shopfitter / Detailed Joiner
HQ Joinery and Detailed Cabinet Making
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Construction & installation of architectural detailed joinery
- Onsite construction of suspended balconies
- Display stands/units for commercial offices
Education
Diploma - Tradesmen, Shopfitting and Detailed Joinery
North Sydney TAFE
Year 12 Graduate Diploma - undefined
Jamison High School
01.1996
Skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Skilled in conveying information clearly
- Project management
- Workplace health and safety procedures
- Prioritization in fast-paced settings
- Budget management
- Material procurement
- Employee onboarding and training
- Ability to perform under pressure
Certification
Craft Certificate
This is to certify that Douglas PATTERSON has completed the term of an Apprenticeship in the trade of Shopfitting & Joinery
Date of Completion of Training 2001-01-26
Date issued 2001-02-13
Timeline
Leading Hand Shopfitter / Detailed Joiner
Southern Cross Shopfitting
09.2022 - 11.2025
Production Manager
Casola Kitchens
10.2020 - 07.2022
Company Director
DAP Joinery Pty.ltd
02.2009 - 01.2020
Company Director
Shop, Home & Office Fitouts Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2008
Apprentice Shopfitter / Detailed Joiner
HQ Joinery and Detailed Cabinet Making
01.1996 - 01.2000
Year 12 Graduate Diploma - undefined
Jamison High School
Diploma - Tradesmen, Shopfitting and Detailed Joinery
North Sydney TAFE