Anthony Barrera
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Motivated and dedicated professional with over 21 years of real‑world work experience, built from being hands‑on, learning on the job, and taking on whatever challenges came my way. I have spent the last 4.5 years working as a Area Install Specialist in interior cabinets, closets, countertops, backsplashes, flooring and currently learning exterior window measuring. I’ve moved through different roles by staying adaptable, solving problems quickly, and stepping up whenever the team needs support. I’ve built strong relationships with my coworkers, designers, installers, and other departments, which helps keep jobs moving smoothly and customers taken care of. I stay focused under pressure, communicate well, and always look for ways to improve the process. I’m ready to take the next step into a leadership role and bring that same drive, teamwork, and customer‑first mindset to a Sales Manager position.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Installation Specialist
The Home Depot
12.2021 - Current
- Resolve daily job issues early to prevent delays, protect revenue, and save at‑risk sales
- Coordinate closely with designers, installers, and vendors to maintain smooth communication and job flow
- Maintained accurate customer data in Measure Pro and Salesforce to support clean sales handoffs and reduce errors
- Recovered potential cancellations by explaining options clearly and guiding customers toward confident decisions
- Strengthened cross‑department relationships to speed up problem resolution and improve customer outcomes
- Supported the full sales pipeline by keeping jobs organized, aligned, and moving from measure to install
- Delivered consistent follow‑through, detail accuracy, and customer‑focused solutions in fast‑paced environments
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. Army
12.2016 - 07.2021
- Served as an infantry team leader of up to 5 personnel, working several positions
- Cleaned and thoroughly prepared multi-million dollar vehicles and assigned equipment for storage and transportation
- Disassembled, re-assembled, and maintained various weapons
- Upheld safety protocols in all performed tasks with no injuries or negative results
- Supervised operation and organizational maintenance of weapons systems and specialized equipment
- Completed improvisatory construction projects
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
Scaffold Helper/Forklift Operator
Brock Services
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Built material lists for scaffolding project
- Broke down material lists into each position
- Operated forklift
- Maintained compliance with company standards in performing all maintenance activities
- Performed routine preventive maintenance and ensured that the scaffold yard operated efficiently
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction
- Conducted inventories of scaffold materials, equipment maintenance, and bay cleaning
- Carried out a wide variety of duties including painting, carpentry, installation, and scaffold repair
Painter/Carpenter/Driver
INOVO RENOVATIONS
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Painted the interiors of apartments, condos, town homes, and other multi-family dwellings as required
- Worked with other construction professionals such as carpenters, electricians, and plumbers in preparing units for construction
- Protected all nearby furnishings and building materials before and during every painting job, including carpets, cabinetry, outlet covers, lighting fixtures, and landscaping
- Collaborated with other professional painters on larger jobs
- Met with customers and discussed color coordinating and uniformity throughout job site
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials
- Exercised self-supervision on small jobs and ensured completion of each project in an efficient, timely manner
- Matched paint samples for touch-ups and other small projects
Fracking Operator
Baker Hughes
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Operated fracturing vehicles including iron, chemical, and hydration trucks and fracturing blender
- Adhered to OSHA operational, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
- Participated in rig-in/rig-out duties on-site
- Accurately complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and compliance paperwork associated with job duties
- Identified and prevented potential hazards and reported information to appropriate personnel
- Participated in regular on-site and off-site safety meetings and training sessions
- Maintained all required safety and legislated certifications and courses
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and consistent follow‑through on every job
- Able to think quickly and adapt in all kinds of situations, especially when plans change
- Comfortable taking on new roles, responsibilities, and challenges as the business needs shift
- Confident making decisions in fast‑paced or high‑pressure environments
- Skilled at building solid working relationships with teammates, designers, installers, and other departments
- Focused on keeping jobs moving, solving problems early, and supporting the customer experience from start to finish
- Clear communicator who can explain issues, set expectations, and keep everyone aligned
- Dependable, organized, and committed to delivering results the right way
Timeline
Area Installation Specialist
The Home Depot
12.2021 - Current
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. Army
12.2016 - 07.2021
Scaffold Helper/Forklift Operator
Brock Services
01.2015 - 12.2016
Painter/Carpenter/Driver
INOVO RENOVATIONS
09.2014 - 01.2015
Fracking Operator
Baker Hughes
09.2014 - 01.2015
Closing Statement
Dedicated to driving results, supporting the team, and delivering the level of service our customers expect. Ready to take on greater responsibility and lead with the values that make The Home Depot successful: accountability, teamwork, and doing the right thing.