JIMMY WALKER-PEARSON
HISTORIC RESTORATION SPECIALIST & FINE WOODWORKING CRAFTSMAN
Raleigh, NC
(Open to Regional & On-Site Opportunities)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Senior Craftsman with over two decades of experience spanning custom high-end architectural
millwork, historic restoration, structural carpentry, and technical theater direction. Proven expertise in precision
custom shop milling, bench layouts, complex joinery, and specialized fabrication of Sapele hardwood and aluminum
storefront and window systems. Adept at executing large-scale historical restoration projects while maintaining strict
architectural standards.
CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
EPA RRP Lead Renovator Initial Certification
MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Lift Certification - Certified Operator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fine Carpentry: Precision joinery, bench layouts, kerfbending, finish work, structural framing, foundations,
decking, and tiling.
Senior Craftsman / Historic Restoration Specialist | Empire Hard Hat Construction Raleigh, NC | 2022–Present
Direct custom milling, fabrication, bench layout, and installation of specialized Sapele hardwood and aluminum
architectural components for major historical restoration projects, including the landmark Boylan-Pearce building.
Construct and install static window units, active single-hung assemblies with flush-bottom pseudo-sills, massive Sapele
window stools, and custom Poplar interior extension window jambs and casings.
Manage job-site trial fits, complex shop glue-ups, precision finish work, and piece-by-piece assembly to meet strict
historic preservation requirements.
Private Home Renovations Boston, MA | 2012–2022
Managed and executed full-scope residential renovation projects including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, custom
tiling, framing, drywall, painting, finished basements, decking, and foundation repairs.
Handled specialized finish carpentry, custom structural updates, and site-specific architectural improvements.
Upstate NY | 2011–2012
Sub-contractor | Peter Moses Poured Foundation Executed decking, structural framing, home renovations, and new residential building projects.
New York, NY | 2009–
2012
Provided rigging and lighting technician services for regional theater productions.
Senior Exhibition Carpenter/Rigger | TSX Operating Company (Discovery Times
Square)
Served as a key contributor to major museum exhibit fabrications and installations, including King Tut, Da Vinci's
Workshop, Titanic, The Spy Exhibit, and Lucy.
Managed custom structural builds, heavy rigging, stage construction, and technical layout engineering for high-trafic
commercial exhibits.
Technical Director & Crew Lead | Commercial, Off-Broadway & Regional
Theater
New York, NY & Los Angeles, CA | 2004–
2012
Technical Director & Lead Carpenter: The Elysabeth Kleinhans Theatre, Diverse City Theatre, Vital Theatre Company,
TaDa Theatre, Ars Nova, The Light Syndicate.
House & Production Crew: Primary Stage Company, CSC Repertory, Roundabout Theatre, New World Stages (Celia),
Manhattan Theatre Club, Rock of Ages, Elephant Theatre Company.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this poster.