Hershell Williams
Lead Floor Installer
Gurdon,AR
Summary
Efficient flooring professional with knowledge of hardwood, carpet, laminate and other products. Proven history of dependability and punctuality coupled with commitment to safety and quality. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level floor installer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented Flooring Specialist offering in-depth understanding of flooring installation and repair with expertise in anything I put my mind to
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Flooring Installer
Griffins Commercial Flooring
Jacksonville , NC
03.2014 - 06.2020
- Took measurements and studied floor sketches to calculate area to be floored and amount of materials needed.
- Swept, scraped, and chipped dirt and irregularities from base surfaces and filled cracks with cement and putty to form smooth foundation.
- Measured, cut, and installed tack-free strips along baseboards or walls.
- Professionally sanded and sealed floors to complete installation process.
- Applied adhesive substances to properly secure flooring and support longevity.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to facilitate on-time delivery of supplies and flooring materials.
- Followed detailed blueprints and plans to achieve proper fit and design of installed flooring.
- Conducted accurate measurements and calculations to verify proper layout and installation.
- Cut and trimmed flooring to fit around obstacles and within tight spaces.
- Installed hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring for multiple residential and commercial clients.
- Utilized saws, nail guns and routers to safely complete flooring installation projects.
- Installed floor coverings and edgings, using thresholds and carpet bindings to complete finish work.
- Inspected completed installations to verify adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
- Operated hand tools and machines to cut material and achieve proper fit around obstructions.
- Formed tight and secure joints by removing excess materials and connecting individual pieces.
- Assessed high-traffic areas and planned flooring layout and seam placement to suit expected traffic patterns.
- Worked with different adhesives to join foundation, flooring and wall materials.
- Spread adhesive cement over floor to prevent board joint wearing.
- Readied surfaces to accept coverings by sweeping away materials, correcting flows and applying special treatments.
- Recorded measurements and devised plans to match installation specifications.
- Supplied accurate measurements and estimates for projects.
- Installed sheeting on floor surfaces, applying adhesive, and rolling with Type tool to form smoothest finish.
- Operated sit-down forklift to unload and load carpet rolls and flooring skids into work vans.
Education
No - Business Administration
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC 01.2013 - 06.2014
Skills
Waterproofing methods
Flooring project management
Safe workplace procedures
Laminate installation
Demolition
Existing floor removal
Vinyl plank installation
Transition installation
Deadline management
Hardwood installation
Resinous coatings
Concrete epoxy coating
Flooring substrate repair
Trim work
Hardwood refinishing
Floor leveling
Subfloor leveling
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Lead Flooring Installer
Griffins Commercial Flooring
03.2014 - 06.2020
No - Business Administration
Wake Technical Community College
01.2013 - 06.2014