Carlos Argueta

* Own and operate a countertop and kitchen project business serving residential customers. * Manage projects from initial customer consultation through final installation and completion. * Perform detailed field measurements and evaluate kitchen conditions. * Prepare estimates and calculate material requirements, waste, labor, and overall project costs. * Guided customers in selecting granite, marble, quartz, quartzite, and other countertop materials to meet design preferences and functional needs. * Coordinate material ordering, fabrication, scheduling, delivery, and installation. * Coordinate projects with cabinets, sinks, appliances, walls, and plumbing. * Supervise and coordinate installers and workers. * Resolved jobsite issues by developing practical solutions, ensuring project continuity and client satisfaction. * Maintain customer communication and perform final quality control. * Oversaw purchasing, scheduling, project costs, customer relationships, and daily business operations to maintain efficient workflow and service quality.

• Oversaw installation processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and customer satisfaction.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

• Installed a variety of countertop materials, ensuring precision and quality standards.
• Operated cutting and finishing tools to achieve intricate shapes and seamless edges.
• Collaborated with clients to customize designs according to specifications and preferences.
• Trained junior installers on best practices for safety and installation techniques.
• Performed accurate kitchen measurements and evaluated jobsite conditions.
• Coordinated installations with cabinets, sinks, appliances, walls, and kitchen layouts.
• Identified and resolved field conditions and installation challenges.
• Maintained high standards of workmanship, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Interpreted blueprints and design specifications for customized stone projects, ensuring accuracy in fabrication.
• Operated advanced stone cutting tools to achieve precise measurements and high-quality finishes.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes, enhancing overall production efficiency.
• Trained junior fabricators on equipment operation and safety protocols, promoting a culture of safety and skill development.
• Cut and fabricated granite, marble, quartz, and other countertop materials according to project measurements and specifications.
• Polished stone surfaces and edges and performed detailed finishing work to achieve professional-quality results.
• Performed stone and countertop repairs, corrections, adjustments, and refinishing when needed.
• Installed finished countertops in residential kitchens and other applications.

* Supervised kitchen projects from preparation through completion. * Coordinated installers, managed project activities, schedules, and enforced quality control to ensure seamless execution. * Reviewed kitchen layouts, measurements, materials, and installation requirements to align with design specifications and client needs. * Communicated with customers and project teams. * Resolved jobsite issues to maintain compliance with specifications and enhance customer satisfaction.

* Developed extensive hands-on knowledge of the complete stone fabrication and countertop installation process, from raw material preparation through finished installation.
* Cut and fabricated granite, marble, quartz, and other countertop materials according to project measurements and specifications.
* Polished stone surfaces and edges and performed detailed finishing work to achieve professional-quality results.
* Performed stone and countertop repairs, corrections, adjustments, and refinishing when needed.
* Installed finished countertops in residential kitchens and other applications.
* Performed field measurements and evaluated jobsite conditions before fabrication and installation.
* Worked with different edge profiles, cutouts, seams, sinks, cabinets, appliances, walls, and a variety of kitchen configurations.
* Identified fabrication and installation problems and used hands-on knowledge to determine effective solutions.
* Maintained precision, attention to detail, and high-quality workmanship throughout fabrication, finishing, repair, and installation.

Supervised project teams to ensure timely completion of design initiatives.

Coordinated cross-functional collaboration to enhance workflow efficiency and communication.

Developed project schedules and monitored progress against established timelines.

• Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction and retention.
• Efficiently managed multiple tables, ensuring timely food and drink delivery.
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline order processing and maintain quality standards.
• Trained new servers on menu offerings, service protocols, and customer engagement techniques.
• Developed strong communication, teamwork, time-management, and customer-service skills.
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* Supported construction crews on large-scale building projects in Washington, D.C., contributing to project success. * Assisted with jobsite preparation, managed materials and tools, and facilitated general construction activities to ensure smooth operations. * Followed jobsite safety procedures and supervisor instructions. * Built strong foundation in commercial construction, jobsite operations, and teamwork, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.

Operated heavy machinery, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational efficiency.

Collaborated with team members to execute construction projects on schedule and within budget.

Conducted site inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective actions promptly.