Eric Breidenback
655 Elk Road
Monroeville, NJ 08343
(856) 881-0155
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
· Ability to troubleshoot and resolve various issues with home furnishings including conceptual fabrication and product improvement of wood products and all upholstered products.
· Wood furniture fill-ins, touchups, and structural repairs. Upholstered goods frame repairs, mechanism replacements, blind stitching, cushions, part replacements, and final setup of furniture.
· Knowledgeable in the use of spray finishes, polyurethanes, lacquers, and stains with the ability to color match and color shade.
· Proficient in the use of hand tools including power tools, chisels, rasps, files, and wood shaping tools.
· Ability to tackle challenges and create solutions.
· Skilled at creating a positive and satisfactory experience for the customer when completing repairs in-home.
· Ability to meet deadlines with timely completion and submission of service orders to retailers and manufacturers.
· Ability to recognize product trends and strategic implementation.
· Experienced at training and leading employees in repairs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 – present Action Upholstery Services, Monroeville, NJ
Owner/In-home furniture repair professional
As an independent contractor to various local furniture retailers, my duties include contacting customers to schedule in-home appointments, assess customer complaints about concerns with their furniture, and resolve a variety of home furnishing repair issues in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the customer.
A part of my business also includes antique restoration for private clients. I have restored a variety of antiques including wood chairs, fireplace mantles, dressers, chests, table, and more. These restorations include necessary repairs, stripping, sanding, staining, custom painting (“Shabby Chic” and chalk paint), distressing, faux finishes, faux graining, and veneer replacements.
2007 – 2008 Direct Buy of South Jersey
In-house Furniture Technician and Inspector
Responsibilities included completing daily in-house furniture repairs, quality control of incoming and outgoing merchandise, and scheduling, implementing and completing in-home inspections and repairs for the center. Communicated effectively with the company’s owners, department managers, supervisors, and staff. Educated the warehouse personnel to perform quality inspections, furniture touchups, proper handling of merchandise, and etiquette.
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1998 – 2000 Raymour and Flanigan, Bellmawr, NJ
In-house Furniture Inspector and Repair Technician
Inspected and repaired furniture prior to delivery to customer. Quality control of furniture deliveries and repairs. Coordinated loading of truck in sequential order of deliveries.
OTHER EXPERTISE AND INTERESTS:
Woodworking, decorative wood carving, and building of 18th-century style flintlock firearms.
I am an acoustic guitarist with an excellent ear and the appreciation of music from centuries ago.
I am creative, artistic, and I enjoy working with my hands.
I have an appreciation of historic homes and I currently own and live in one.
During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend and our beagle named Lily, riding my Harley Davidson motorcycle through the country, golfing, fishing, and living a relaxing life with minimal stress.