The Kiwi Carpenter

Hey, I'm Hayden

PROFILE

New Zealand native with US permanent residency, I am a custom furniture maker, ten-year qualified carpenter and marine and locomotive engineer with experience working for high profile clientele.

My ability to maintain a birds-eye view of a project, paired with the methodical way I execute tasks make me a highly effective employee; but it is my unique combination of engineering, carpentry and people skills which make me an ideal candidate for an employer seeking a multifaceted leader who can GET THE JOB DONE.

EXPERIENCE

Fox Den Designs | Owner, founder, furniture maker

Geyserville, California | January 2019 - Present

Design and produce custom timber furniture
Plan and deploy strategic outreach for new client acquisition
Maintain strict and concise business operations to ensure adherence to production schedule
Manage accounts with numerous distributors and contractors

Transdev | Locomotive Engineer

Wellington, New Zealand | March 2019 - April 2024

Maintained all locomotive safety components up to NZ Transport Agency regulations
Executed scheduled movement of trains throughout Wellington Central Station
Created and managed multi-team schedules

Sailing Yacht Asahi, Oracle Corp | Marine Engineer

Marina Del Rey, California | September 2015 - July 2018

Carried out all planned maintenance for both Cat C32 engines and C4.4 Generators
Managed onboard electrical components
Oversaw all methods of communication and internet, antenna functionality, AV and lighting
Ensured all aforementioned systems were available 24/7

Self-Employed Carpenter | Carpenter

Sydney, Australia | January 2014 - July 2015

Oversaw the building of private residences from blueprints to completion
Planned and executed private residence renovations

Clement Marine Waterfront Construction | Lead Carpenter

Sydney, Australia | January 2010 - November 2013

Lead carpenter on over 50 wharf building sites along Sydney Harbour
Maintained hydraulic equipment and planned maintenance on excavators
Partnered with building site teams to complete jobs and uphold building code compliance
Managed and trained apprentice carpenters

SKILLS

Strong experience in maintaining machinery and equipment
Excellent verbal, written and client-facing communication skills
Adaptable and able to work autonomously and with a team
High attention to detail
Will not stop until the job is done