With a strong background in carpentry and interior design, I have enhanced my skills by becoming proficient in 3D software such as Sketchup and Blender through my own motivation. My deep passion and understanding of timber construction comes from the skills and lessons passed down to me. But my true motivation for success lies in my detail oriented approach to my work flow, having an organised system in place ensures efficiency. I believe my journey has made me a diverse person with a unique set of skills, which gives me an edge.

ETHAN FRIEDMAN

With a strong background in carpentry and interior design, I have enhanced my skills by becoming proficient in 3D software such as Sketchup and Blender through my own motivation. My deep passion and understanding of timber construction comes from the skills and lessons passed down to me. But my true motivation for success lies in my detail oriented approach to my work flow, having an organised system in place ensures efficiency. I believe my journey has made me a diverse person with a unique set of skills, which gives me an edge.

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With a strong background in carpentry and interior design, I have enhanced my skills by becoming proficient in 3D software such as Sketchup and Blender through my own motivation. My deep passion and understanding of timber construction comes from the skills and lessons passed down to me. But my true motivation for success lies in my detail oriented approach to my work flow, having an organised system in place ensures efficiency. I believe my journey has made me a diverse person with a unique set of skills, which gives me an edge.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Entrepreneurship at Ethan Makes
December 31, 2025 - July 21, 2025
Working with clients on multiple different projects such as gallery framing, furniture design and manufacturing, shop fitting, 3D visualisation, repairs and developing own range of products.
Supervising at James Mudge
December 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Demolition and reconstruction efforts within the factory premises. Overseeing individual subcontracting teams responsible for each department of each construction: builders, electricians, bricklayers, painters etc.
Head operator at James Mudge
December 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Overseeing daily factory operations, including labour management, machine repairs and furniture production.
Carpentry and furniture manufacturing at Gwahumbe
December 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Tasked with designing and manufacturing furniture for an existing lodge which was under renovations. Building a wooden deck.
Game ranger at Gwahumbe
December 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Conducting game drives in a 4x4 vehicle to view wildlife and teach the guests about the diversity of the natural environment.
Management at Gwahumbe
December 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Conducted regular game counts and performed routine farm maintenance, which included controlled burning, general up keep and maintenance of the game farm and lodges, working with and managing a team of 4-8 people on various different sites and operations.
Photography at Fotografiks
December 31, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Lighting, photography and post production assistant on photo shoots and the post production. As an additional form of revenue and creative output, I create and sell my photography online and in galleries.

Education

UI/UX design at Calarts institute of arts
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Matric at Kearsney college
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Bushwise field guide training Field guide
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Yacht master - PYT
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Agriculture & Mining