Ravishan Silva
Narre Warren,VIC
Summary
Skilled Carpenter, Furniture Maker, and Joiner with a Certificate III in Carpentry and Certificate IV in Furniture Making. Experienced in precision joinery, custom furniture, and quality workmanship, with strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver durable, high-quality results across residential and workshop settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Joiner
Redwood Joinery
Mordialloc, VIC
06.2025 - Current
- Manufactured timber and engineered windows and doors in line with shop drawings and Australian Standards
- Assembled frames, sashes, and components, including precise installation of hardware
- Operated and maintained woodworking machinery to produce high-quality joinery products
Furniture Maker
Retrograde Furniture
Mordialloc, VIC
03.2025 - Current
- Selected and machined solid timber and sheet materials for custom furniture production
- Constructed furniture using traditional and modern joinery techniques, including lamination
- Assembled, finished, and prepared furniture to a high-quality standard for clients
Carpenter
Melbourne Steel and Timber
Melbourne, Australia
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames, and structural timber components for building projects
- Read and interpreted drawings and specifications to ensure accurate construction
- Operated hand and power tools safely while maintaining quality workmanship pieces.
Customer Service Representative
Seven Eleven
Melbourne, Australia
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided excellent customer service, managed transactions, and ensured store cleanliness.
Education
AQF Certificate IV - Cert. IV in Furniture Making & Manufacturing
Holmesglen Institute
Melbourne, VIC12-2025
Certificate III - Cabinet Making
Holmesglen Institute
Melbourne, VIC11.2024
Diploma of Science - Engineering science
ACBT(ACU)
Sri Lanka06.2022
AutoCAD - 2D&3D
CAD Centre
Sri Lanka05.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Highly adaptive
- Reliable
- Teamwork
- Positive attitude
- Woodworking Techniques
- Custom woodworking
- Material Estimation
- Cabinet making
- Furniture construction
- Timber machining
- AutoCAD design
- Joinery techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
Accomplishments
Runner-Up – Functional & Furniture (Amateur)
Timbecon / Australian Wood Review Maker of the Year Awards (2025)
– Recognised for excellence in furniture design and craftsmanship
Timbecon / Australian Wood Review Maker of the Year Awards (2025)
– Recognised for excellence in furniture design and craftsmanship
Languages
English
Full Professional
sinhalese
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Joiner
Redwood Joinery
06.2025 - Current
Furniture Maker
Retrograde Furniture
03.2025 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Seven Eleven
05.2023 - 12.2023
Carpenter
Melbourne Steel and Timber
01.2023 - 12.2024
AQF Certificate IV - Cert. IV in Furniture Making & Manufacturing
Holmesglen Institute
Certificate III - Cabinet Making
Holmesglen Institute
Diploma of Science - Engineering science
ACBT(ACU)
AutoCAD - 2D&3D
CAD Centre