I Am Your Freelancer

Kurt Mills 122 South Edgeworth Ave. Royal Oak MI,48067 720.442.2119     kurtemills@hotmail.com 

 Objective;  Seeking an opportunity in the high-end kitchen and bath industry. 

 Qualifications; I have 35 years of experience in various aspects of the custom remodeling industry.  The Past 27 years have been dedicated to custom cabinets and remodeling.  I am a skilled cabinetmaker, project manager and installer.  I am familiar with all related skills and codes. 

 Work History;  

• Independent contractor (current)

 - Cabinet installations and on-site fabrications.  Small remodel projects. 

• 913 Interiors (2015-2019) Shop Manager

 -Custom architectural interiors including cabinets, wainscot, staircases and more. 

• Parrish Construction (2005-2015) Lead Cabinetmaker

 -Custom cabinets, furniture and countertops. Cabinet install.  Finish carpentry. 

• Furnitronics (2003-2005) Project Engineer

 -Custom residential and commercial cabinets.  Development of custom finishing. 

• Mills Woodworking (1994-2003) Owner

 -Design studio for kitchen and bath.  Furniture.  Contract finishing. 

• Deguilio Custom Kitchens (1992-1994) Installer

 -Custom cabinet install.  

• Mills Siding and Roofing (1984-1992) Family Business

 -Installation of windows, skylights, roof repairs.  Sales training. 

 Skills;   

• Cabinetmaking – all wood shop tools and machines. CNC experience.
• Countertops- laminate, solid surface, butcher-block.
• Cabinet install- proficiency at the most complex levels.
• CAD- SketchUp, Mosaik, Bambu Studio proficient.
• Finishing- Proficient with lacquers, conversion varnishes, multistep, glazing and distressing.
• Remodeling- expert level remodeling in all trade skills.
• Customer relations.
• 3D printing.

 Education; 

• B.S. Siena Heights University, Adrian MI,1988- Natural Sciences
• AWFI (American Wood Finishing Institute)-2001
• Michigan Builders License Exam Prep-1990
• Property Inspector Training Institute, Washington D.C.  1991