Arman Negahban

SKILLS

Finish Carpentry with hand and power tools, Kitchen Design, Bathroom Design, Construction Management, Cabinet Construction and Installation, Framing, Drywall Finishing, Fine Painting, Plaster Skim Coating, Drywall Repairs, Tiling, CAD Drafting and Modelling, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Silk Screening, Stenciling.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Dobday & Negahban Incorporated, Brooklyn, NY — Licensed General Contractor

2018 - PRESENT

  • Renovated 3 homes with diverse requirements,  seeing a project from stud phase all the way to finished plaster. 

  • Understand the scope of smaller projects to correctly identify the best course of action.

  • Maintain the precision of both my machine equipment and work to ensure tight joinery of wood in projects.

  • Worked independently and managed a group of subcontractors while meeting a high standard and ensuring safety.

  • Utilize CAD to set up models of projects prior to assembly to verify dimensions, design parameters, and secure client approval to ensure a project will succeed.

Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD), Brooklyn, NY — Installer and General Maintenance 

2016 - 2018

  • Fabrication of elements for Chow: Making the Chinese American Restaurant, the museum's second exhibition. 

  • Maintained building and exhibit infrastructure as assigned.

David Foulke Memorial Garden, Brooklyn, NY — Volunteer Coordinator and Maintenance

2018 - PRESENT

  • Schedule and lead volunteer meetings and assign responsibilities for a 70+ member organization.

  • Help organize fundraising activities to support the garden and community.

  • Built wooden tables and benches, maintained fences, and other carpentry related tasks. 

Russel Hill Photography, Providence, RI and Hawaii — Graphic Designer

2012 - 2014

  • Used my proficiency in computer design software to produce marketable products.

  • A remote position which helped develop my time management skills and ability to troubleshoot independently when needed.

Jacques and Natasha Gelman Gallery, Providence, RI — Gallery Installer

2007 - 2012

  • Managed and performed the installation of 10+ special exhibitions.

  • Coordinated with different teams to successfully install artwork in a variety of venues.

  • Fabrication of pedestals and cases with seamless joinery.

EDUCATION

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI — Bachelor’s in Textile/Interior Design