Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
COMMUNITY SERVICE/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Albert Valderrama

National City,CA

Summary

Accomplished commercial door, frame, and hardware installer with 25 years of extensive leadership experience, skilled at driving projects to successful completion on time and under budget. Proven ability to manage diverse teams of up to 25 members on large-scale projects, while excelling in independent roles for smaller assignments. Strong communication skills in English and Spanish enhance collaboration and client relations. Committed to leveraging expertise and a willingness to learn to contribute to company growth and success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Installer

Pacific Commercial Door
Escondido, CA
08.2025 - Current
  • Install commercial doors and hardware, ensuring proper functionality and alignment.
  • Collaborate with project teams to meet installation deadlines and specifications.
  • Install commercial doors and hardware, ensuring proper functionality and alignment.
  • Implement quality control measures to enhance installation standards and reduce errors.
  • Implement quality control measures during installations, ensuring that each project met or exceeded client expectations and regulatory standards.
  • Manage inventory effectively, ensuring all necessary supplies were on hand for each project without excess waste or stockpiling materials.
  • Improve installation efficiency by streamlining processes and utilizing time-saving techniques.
  • Reduce callbacks by thoroughly testing installed equipment for proper functionality before leaving the job site.
  • Expedite installation times with efficient scheduling and coordination of resources.
  • Train junior installers on techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage.

Lead Installer

Shore Total
Chula Vista, CA
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Directed installation teams at Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center project to achieve timely project completion.
  • Trained and mentored new installers on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated logistics for installation projects, optimizing resource allocation and scheduling.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance installation efficiency and accuracy.

Owner/Operator

Arrow Doors and Frames, Inc.
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • - Looking through Plans and Door schedules to accurately submit Bid Proposals.
  • - Creating Submittals.
  • - Ordering DFH per schedule.
  • - Coordinating Deliveries and installation schedules.
  • - Installing DFH accurately and on time.
  • - Billing/Invoicing
  • - Finalizing Closing Docs/Punchlists/Warranties.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely project completion.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to enhance market presence and customer satisfaction.

Project Manager

Doortek International
San Diego, CA
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • - Looking through Plans and Door schedules to accurately submit Bid Proposals.
  • - Ordering DFH per schedule.
  • - Creating Submittals.
  • - Coordinating Deliveries and installation schedules.
  • - Installing DFH accurately and on time.
  • - Billing/Invoicing
  • - Finalizing Closing Docs/Punchlists/Warranties

Field Foreman

Carpenters Local 547
San Diego, CA
01.2012 - 09.2019
  • - Coordinating with deliveries and installers daily.
  • - Walking jobsites to confirm RO's are ready for frame installation before dispatching installers.
  • - Delegating tasks effectively considering strengths and expertise.
  • - Making sure work is being completed correctly and on time.

Jobsite Foreman

Consolidated Door and Frame, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
08.2006 - 10.2011
  • - Delegating tasks effectively considering strengths and expertise.
  • - Coordinating 25 Installers throughout a 48 story high rise to install HM frames, Doors and hardware on 6 different floors simultaneously.
  • - Making sure work is being completed correctly and on time.

Driver/Material Handler

Spooners Building Products
Poway, CA
03.1999 - 02.2001
  • - Check in/out Doors, frames and hardware for all jobs.
  • - Deliver, unload and spread all materials to it's opening according to the floor plan.

Education

High School -

Hilltop High School
Chula Vista, CA

Skills

  • - Problem Solving
  • - Leadership
  • - Communication
  • - Organizing
  • - Team Player
  • - Welding
  • Power tool operation
  • Positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Troubleshooting and testing
  • Blueprint reading
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Team building

Certification

  • Forklift
  • Telehandler

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Installer

Pacific Commercial Door
08.2025 - Current

Lead Installer

Shore Total
05.2024 - 05.2025

Owner/Operator

Arrow Doors and Frames, Inc.
01.2021 - 05.2024

Project Manager

Doortek International
10.2019 - 12.2020

Field Foreman

Carpenters Local 547
01.2012 - 09.2019

Jobsite Foreman

Consolidated Door and Frame, Inc.
08.2006 - 10.2011

Driver/Material Handler

Spooners Building Products
03.1999 - 02.2001

High School -

Hilltop High School

COMMUNITY SERVICE/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • AWAKEN CHURCH KIDZ, Service Leader, 2023-07, Current
  • MEN'S CONNECT GROUP, Group Leader, 2023-09, Current
  • EMERGE CONFERENCE, Team Co-Captain, 2022-04, Current
  • NFL YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL SD, COACH, 2024-02, Current