Alfredo Valdivia

Own and operate kitchen installation company for over 15 years that specializes in upper end kitchen installations. Brands installed include: Arno of Germany, Poggenpohl of Germany, Lube and Cucine Ricci of Italy.

• Hired to finish cabinet installations at the Strand in building B, approx. 55 units and retrofitted/made corrections to some of installations done by prior cabinet installation company.
• Compiled list of inventory to finalize re-ordering of cabinetry to complete entire job site.
• Filled in where needed to get COs, i.e. trim on doors, door installs etc. and any finished carpentry for client walk throughs.
• Dealt with post closing quality control issues directly with clients to their satisfaction.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows of other crew members/subs.
• Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
• Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
• Brought on reliable subs for tile/ balcony and glass jobs and ran Spanish speaking crews on job site.

Worked as employee of Lube Italian Kitchens of Sarasota as Master Kitchen Installer and Carpenter. Installed high end, mostly contemporary kitchens for foremost, renowned European kitchen studio in the county at the time. Worked in company's employ from 02/2004-07/2008 and from 08/2008-07/2011 as subcontractor with own business, Precision Kitchens & Carpentry LLC.

Worked at Collette Design in Boca Raton, Florida which held exclusive license for Arno Kitchens of Germany in South East Florida. Was only installer for company responsible for serving Broward, Palm Beach, and north Miami Dade counties.

Worked for contractor who primarily built custom homes on Long Island priced at 2 million plus, as finished carpenter. Did all types of custom, high end trim, wood working, and interior and exterior finished carpentry.

Along with Broker and Realtor wife, bought and sold investment homes to flip. Also assisted in flip renovations for a number of friends, family and clients.