resumé

Professional Experience

2009 - 2012
BLD Decor and Scenery - Canada
Workshop Manager / Head Carpenter
Projects include: Olympics 2010; The Royal Canadian Mint Store; Corporate Events; Private Events; TV
 
Scene Ideas - Canada
Carpenter / Welder
Projects include: Concert Events; Theatre
Jan 2001 - Feb 2009
O & A Associates - UK
Head Carpenter / Carpenter Welder
Projects include: BBC; ITV; Film; Nicole Fahri Stores (FCUK)
Andy Latham Scenery - UK
Carpenter / Welder
Projects include: London Theatres / Exhibition Stands
Russell Beck Studio - UK
Head Carpenter for Props and Scenery / Welder
Projects include: Lord Mayor's Parade / West End Theatres / Private Events
Globe Theatre, London - UK
Head Carpenter / Carpenter / Welder
Projects include: Summer Outdoor Theatre
Steel Deck - UK
Head Carpenter / Carpenter
Projects include: Theatre Auditorium seating and Steel Deck installation
HRH Queen Elizabeth's 80th Birthday Celebrations - UK
Carpenter
sharon@sharonfergus.com
Project Manager / Carpenter
Projects include: Bespoke furniture for private clients
2001
Faraday Lecture Tour - UK
Head Carpenter
Nov 1997 - Dec 2000
Guildhall School of Music & Drama - UK
Stage Carpenter / Welder / Lecturer
Jun 1996 - Nov 1997
Derby Playhouse - UK
Deputy Stage Carpenter
Sep 1996
Derby Playhouse (tour to Thorndike Theatre)
No 1 Carpenter
Jun 1993 - Apr 1996
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow - UK
Deputy Stage Carpenter / Welder
Aug 1991 - Jun 1993
Palace Theatre, Watford - UK
Assistant Carpenter / Welder
Feb 1991 - Sep 1996
BBC / Theatre / Zenith Productions (for Tyne Tees television) - UK
Freelance Carpenter

Training & Education

1990 - 1991
YTS Carpenter - Gateway Theatre, Chester
9 GCSEs including: Art & Design and CDT (Design & Realisation)
1989 - 1990
YTS Course in Woodwork

Further Qualifications

2012
IT Training Course in HTML and CSS Basic
2010
First Aid Level One - Canada - 3 year certificate
1999 & 2000
Courses in First Aid, Manual Handling & Risk Assessment
1998 & 1999
IT Training Courses "Introduction to Windows Word 6.0"

Other Job Related Skills

Full driving licence (UK and Canadian)
Metal Fabrication
Basic Upholstery
Acrylic work
Reading technical drawings
Laminating / Veneers
Small residential renovations
Small graphic applications
Workshop space organisation
Computer literate
Wood turning
Health and Safety in a workshop environment
Project Organiser

Other interests

Photography
Occasional rock-climbing
Kayaking
Gardening
Power Kiting
Movies and Music

References

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