Alfredo Martinez Garcia
Professional Tile and Natural Stone Installer
Long Beach,CA
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Summary
Highly skilled, bilingual ,Tile and Natural Stone Specialist with 20 years of experience in the trade. Experienced in high end installations and project management. A dedicated leader with a proven track record of managing crews, optimizing shop logistics, and insuring top-tier craftsmanship. Committed to fostering a positive, uplifting environment that drives crew potential and company growth. Former C-54 License holder #782858.
Fostered a sibling into the tile contractor he has become. Garcia's Tile, active license #1114224.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Tile Foreman/Project Manager
Independent Contractor
Redding, CA
01.2003 - 04.2010
- Managed multiple concurrent tile and stone projects, ensuring all jobs were completed on schedule.
- Supervised and mentored crews of tile installers and helpers, focusing on skill development and maintaining high morale.
- Coordinated with general contractors and homeowners to ensure design specifications were met precisely.
- Implemented "positive-uplift" techniques to improve team retention and productivity.
Lead Tile Installer/Crew Manager
Greg Lambert Tile
Redding, CA
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Led crews of setters and helpers to successful completion of projects.
- Performed precision installations of intricate patterns, mosaics, and large format tiles.
- Expertise in waterproofing systems, mud-set walls, counters, and floors.
- Professional installation of prefabbed cement board, hardi backer, and wonder board.
Setter/Helper
Tile by Steve Melfa
Redding, CA
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Helped with the float process and installation of tile
- Mixed all muds (fat and deck) and thin set
- Ran all precision cuts on tile
- Expert use of wet saw, angle grinder, and cement mixer
- Professional installation of sanded and non sanded grout
- Installation of epoxy grout in commercial work
- Assist in maintaining clean and organized work areas
Setter/Helper
Lockhart Tile
Moreno Valley, CA
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Assisted with installation of tile.
- Ran all saw cuts on tiles.
- Installed grout.
- Prepared all necessary mortar materials.
- Assisted in material handling and organization to streamline tile installation processes.
- Operated tools such as tile saws and mixers, ensuring proper usage and maintenance.
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
Helper
Greg Lambert Tile
Shasta, CA
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Assisted tile installation by preparing and organizing materials on-site.
- Operated hand tools and machinery to support tile laying processes.
- Operated various hand and power tools to complete general tasks.
- Provided reliable assistance to experienced professionals, enabling them to focus on more complex tasks or specialized areas of expertise.
- Applied grout to all tiled areas.
- Mixed all mortar materials needed to perform and complete jobs.
Education
Associate of Science - General Business
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA08-2022
Skills
Master Installation: Expert-level Installation of ceramic, porcelain, glass,and natural stones
Project Leadership: Years of managing job sites, scheduling crews, and overseeing quality control
Shop logistics: Proficient fork lift operator; experienced in pallet organization, inventory management, and job site staging
Crew development: Dedicated to mentoring apprentices and journeymen using positive reinforcement and leadership techniques
Strategic Planning: Background in job-costing, material estimation, and blue print reading
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Lead Tile Foreman/Project Manager
Independent Contractor
01.2003 - 04.2010
Lead Tile Installer/Crew Manager
Greg Lambert Tile
01.1995 - 01.2003
Setter/Helper
Tile by Steve Melfa
01.1993 - 01.1995
Setter/Helper
Lockhart Tile
01.1991 - 01.1993
Helper
Greg Lambert Tile
01.1989 - 01.1991
Associate of Science - General Business
Coastline Community College