Noah Watenmaker

Noah Watenmaker

Assistant Carpenter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Building Designer and Fine Woodworker

  • Education

    • University of Science and Philosophy

      2013 - 2014
      Universal Law
    • Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery

      2007 - 2007
      Certification Guitar Repair and Construction
    • Rockford Career College

      2007 - 2007
      Business Administration and Accounting
    • Santa Monica High

      2000 - 2004
    • University of California, Berkeley

      2010 - 2010
      Certificate [IN]ARCH Summer Program in Architecture
    • College of DuPage

      2008 - 2008
      Advertising Design; Accounting
    • Alfred University

      2004 - 2004
      Business Administration
    • Beloit College

      2005 - 2010
      BA Economics & Management; English

      Activities and Societies: Center for Entrepreneurship in Liberal Education at Beloit, PBK.

  • Experience

    • Davies Carpentry

      May 2006 - Dec 2006
      Assistant Carpenter

      I worked with Patrick Davies between my Beloit College academic dismissal and enrolling at Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. I learned a great deal about the types of people who live in Los Angeles County, as well as gained invaluable experience building permanent structures. This job helped to solidify my path towards design and constructionl. I'll always remember the addition I built at the end of my time with Davies Carpentry. It was the first livable structure I had ever built (up until then it was mostly decks, fences, etc.), complete with a foundation, insulation, wiring. I knew then that my mind and abilities would be best utilized working with people to build or design pretty much anything. Show less

    • Epicurus Guitars

      Sept 2007 - Sept 2010
      Sole Proprietor

      I started Epicurus Guitars after graduating from luthiery school and participating two very different apprenticeships under two very different guitar builders, one an artist and the other an engineer. With Epicurus Guitars I aimed to design and build quality, practical instruments that speak to the owner.

    • Voight Music

      Jan 2008 - May 2008
      Music Teacher

      I worked here part time when I first got back to Beloit College. I taught mostly 7 year olds, though I did work with one adult. As all were beginners, I was able to focus on how to simply have fun with the instrument, and what the basics behind 'music' are. A great experience which I would repeat given the free time.

    • Court Appointed Special Advocates of Rock County

      May 2009 - Nov 2009
      Volunteer worker & advertising designer

      I worked on an as-needed basis for CASA helping to develop marketing strategies to attract interest in fund-raising events and also as a helping hand when setting up said fundraisers.

    • Larson and Darby Group

      May 2009 - Aug 2009
      Architecture Intern

      I provided administrative assistance, thereby gaining experience in architectural program development, production of marketing materials, and construction document and project manual printing and distribution.

    • Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa

      Dec 2009 - Jan 2010
      Microfinance Project Officer

      During a volunteer project in Ghana, my tasks were to maintain the accounts of a microlending startup and to help the firm become a more viable investment opportunity. Utilizing the lessons I'd learned drafting business plans for several different types of businesses, I developed a cash flow projection, debt projection, and business plan outline geared towards attracting investors.

    • Innovation Architecture Inc

      Sept 2010 - Mar 2011
      Innovation Architect

      part-time small business development and administrative assistance.

    • Kevin Slagle Design & Build

      Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
      Designer

      I would like to refer you to the recommendation letter I received after working here, as it best captures the experience.

    • We Anything Build

      Oct 2011 - Mar 2024
      Partner

      I design our technical innovations and manufacturing processes. I am also in charge of all drafting and 3D modeling, both in-house and under contract.

    • Freelance

      Oct 2022 - now
      Building Designer

      Custom home and remodel design.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Luthier

      Roberto Venn School of Luthiery
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Carpenter/Designer

      Issued by Drive Around the World on Jan 2014
      Drive Around the WorldAssociated with Noah Watenmaker