John
M. Ricca
www.woodsman.us
268
Chimal Road, Jemez Pueblo, NM. 87024
(360) 379-1910;
john_ricca@yahoo.com
Motivated Self Starter,
Excellent Communication Skills,
Troubleshooter, and
Experienced Sales Closer
Professional
Experience
The
Woodsman—Owner/Builder/Designer—1980 to current
Makers of fine custom furniture, kitchens, baths, and
offices
- Founder
and owner of The Woodsman
- Master
builder of furniture in the style of old world craftsmanship (solid
joinery)
- Designer
of furniture based on client’s needs and available space
- Buyer
of all necessary hardware, materials, and tooling to complete projects
- Project
manager and spokesman of demonstrations at trade shows
- Made
detailed project estimates
- Traveled
throughout the area making detailed presentations
- Negotiated
contracts and closed sales
- Delegated
work to 16 employees
- Personally
installed projects to assure quality control
- Awards:
o
Innovative
design & construction methods—Homebuilders Association of Akron, Ohio.
o
Best
of show: interior design—National Association of Remodelers Inc.
Brinkerhoff
Drilling Co.—Roughneck/Derrick
hand—1976 to 1980
Oil/gas/geothermal drilling & exploration
- Operated
and repaired heavy equipment (pipefitting, electrical, welding)
- Excavated
and collected materials for analysis by company geologist
- Responsible
for rig security with the use of firearms
- Conducted
safety meetings
- Trained
in CPR, rescue methods, and the handling of hazardous materials
Education
University of Akron, Ohio
- Steam
bending: William Keyser
- Wood
furniture: James Krenov
Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute
- Cabinetmaking:
Nelson W. Lowery
North Vocational High School
- Heating,
Ventilation, Air-conditioning
- Architectural
Drawing