Ganesh Bogle
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Seasoned Owner/Operator with 20 years of expertise in construction/renovations. Highly knowledgeable about interior renovation market, competitors and clientele with strong background in negotiating deals and generating up to $180,000 annually. Personable leader with strengths in guiding employees to elevate productivity and attracting loyal customers to increase profits.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
First class Tiling LLC
04.2007 - Current
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth
- Supervised staff and manage projects
- Trained apprentices into fully qualified tradespersons
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training
- Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
Tile Finisher
ET Flooring Contractors
05.2005 - 04.2007
- Measured and cut tiles to fit into walls, floors and ceilings
- Installed tile backer board on walls and floors for added support
- Laid out the tiles in a pattern to ensure uniformity of design
- Grouted tiles with appropriate grout and sealant materials
- Applied waterproofing membrane over concrete slabs prior to tiling
- Handled over 30 installations each month smoothly
- Cut tiles accurately using wet saws, manual tile cutters, power tile nippers and diamond blades
- Smoothed edges of cuts with abrasive stones or sandpaper as needed
- Cleaned surface areas before applying adhesive materials to surfaces
- Spread thinset mortar or other adhesives onto surfaces according to manufacturer's instructions
- Sealed grout lines with silicone caulk and water-resistant sealants
- Checked finished work for accuracy against plans and blueprints before completion of job
- Scraped off excess mortar from joints between tiles using a putty knife or trowel
- Removed old ceramic, porcelain, marble and granite tiles without damaging underlying surfaces
- Repaired cracks in flooring by filling them with epoxy grout or cementitious patch material
- Completed all tasks within set deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality workmanship
- Maintained safe working environment by following established safety procedures including use of proper protective equipment such as gloves, goggles and respirators when applicable
- Adhered to industry codes and regulations related to installation techniques and safety practices
- Kept up-to-date on new products, materials, tools and techniques used in tile finishing projects
- Assisted other tradespeople in various aspects of their jobs where necessary
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements
- Provided accurate timelines for project completion to key stakeholders
- Ordered flooring supplies and tiling equipment according to project requirements
- Completed post-installation inspections and processed work invoices
- Used power tools and machinery properly to avoid job site accidents
- Produced high-quality work with power and hand tools and accurate calculations of distances and surface areas.
Installer/skilled Tradesman
Accurate Tile Installers
04.2003 - 04.2005
- Installed and configured hardware components, such as processors, memory modules, hard drives, motherboards, video cards and sound cards
- Performed troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve system issues
- Upgraded systems with new software applications and operating systems
- Assisted tile setter in mixing and applying grout to tiles
- Measured, cut, and installed various types of tile for walls and floors
- Cleaned surfaces prior to tiling to ensure smooth surface
- Mixed mortar, thinset, epoxy, or other adhesives according to manufacturer's instructions
- Aligned tiles along reference lines using level and straightedge tools
- Cut tiles with wet saws and nippers as required for installation
- Transported materials from storage areas to job sites using hand trucks or carts
- Inspected work sites to make sure that they are ready for installation of tiles
- Applied sealants and waterproofing compounds after tile installation is complete
- Grouted joints between tiles with rubber float and sponges for a seamless finish
- Prepared sub-surfaces by filling cracks or holes with cementitious patching material
- Ensured proper bonding of adhesive on backings of tiles before setting them
- Notified supervisor about any potential problems or discrepancies found during installation
- Spaced spacers evenly between the edges of each tile while laying them out
- Removed excess grout from the surface of the newly installed tiles
- Examined joints between adjacent tiles for uniformity in size and shape
- Selected appropriate trowels based on type of adhesive used in installations
- Maintained cleanliness at work site throughout project duration
- Replenished supplies such as adhesives, grouts, spacers, when needed
- Lifted heavy objects like slabs of stone or ceramic tile into place with help from others
- Assisted with completing skilled work by preparing supplies and organizing equipment for ease of use
- Cleaned and leveled surface areas and removed excess grout
- Measured, cut and shaped tiles and marble to size
- Prepared tiling surfaces using waterproofing materials and lath.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Norland Senior High School
Miami, FLSome College (No Degree) Construction Trades -
Kingston College
Jamaica, WISkills
- Operations Oversight
- Operational Reporting
- Personnel Management
- Financial Planning
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Negotiation
- Performance Analysis
Timeline
Owner/Operator
First class Tiling LLC
04.2007 - Current
Tile Finisher
ET Flooring Contractors
05.2005 - 04.2007
Installer/skilled Tradesman
Accurate Tile Installers
04.2003 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Miami Norland Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) Construction Trades -
Kingston College