Noah Watenmaker

Experience

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Innovation Architecture Inc

  Sept 2010 - Mar 2011

  Innovation Architect

  part-time small business development and administrative assistance.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Freelance

  Oct 2022 - now

  Building Designer

  Custom home and remodel design.