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John Marquez

Salt Lake City

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive hands-on experience in the flooring industry and several years of expertise in woodworking. Proven ability to deliver high-quality craftsmanship with meticulous attention to detail in every project. A strong commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction drives the pursuit of innovative solutions in flooring, woodworking, finish work. Ready to leverage skills and experience to contribute effectively to future projects and collaborations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Carpet Layer

Technical Installation Services
06.2018 - 10.2025
  • Lay carpet for school districts throughout Utah.
  • Responsible for completing projects in a timely manner.
  • Prepare the floor to ensure a good installation.
  • Move furniture from the area to be carpeted, and remove the old carpet.
  • Roll out, measure, and mark the carpet to size.
  • Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections.
  • Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns, and place seams for the best appearance and longest wear.
  • Join and seam edges where necessary.
  • Drive company vehicles.
  • Operate the forklift when needed.
  • Problem solving.
  • Patching areas to make the floor level.
  • Installed various types of carpeting in residential and commercial spaces, ensuring high-quality finishes.
  • Operated power tools and equipment, applying safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Assisted in measuring and cutting carpet materials to achieve precise fits for diverse room layouts.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline installation processes, enhancing overall efficiency on job sites.
  • Trained junior installers on best practices for carpet laying techniques and tool usage.
  • Diagnosed and resolved flooring issues, providing effective solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory of materials and supplies, ensuring timely availability for ongoing projects.
  • Removed existing flooring materials and prepared area for installation of new products.
  • Laid or repaired tile to meet small-scale and large-scale project requirements.
  • Drove company-owned vehicles to residential and commercial project locations to complete carpet installations.
  • Performed semi-skilled carpentry work such as subflooring repair and trim installation.
  • Organized materials, machinery and tools necessary to complete each job.
  • Installed custom carpet tiles for customers following specific design preferences.
  • Performed accurate measurements, cuts and trims to help flooring pieces fit specific room arrangements.
  • Worked with speed, accuracy and safety to complete residential, commercial and institutional jobs.
  • Contributed to business growth by providing exceptional service that led to repeat customers and referrals.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by accurately measuring and cutting carpets according to their specific requirements.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively to prevent stock shortages while minimizing excess materials left unused after projects were complete.

Camo Paint

Hoyt Archery
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Building bows and limbs.
  • Organizing products.
  • Head dip tank operator.
  • Camo Department.
  • Limb Department
  • Working with chemicals.
  • Patching up multiple, not fully camouflaged bows.
  • Disposing of hazardous chemicals correctly.
  • Problem solving.
  • Training.
  • Operating power tools when needed.
  • Becoming respirator certified.
  • Maintaining equipment in my area and keeping it in an orderly manner.

Flooring Finisher

Rocky Mountain Concrete Coatings
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Driving a company truck and trailer.
  • Mixing chemicals.
  • Installing epoxy flooring and clear coat adhesive.
  • Working independently on job sites.
  • Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming for optimal adhesion.
  • Applied epoxy coatings with precision to ensure surface durability and protection.
  • Operated spray equipment and tools to achieve consistent application results.
  • Achieved smooth, even surfaces through diligent preparation work including sanding, filling gaps, and cleaning areas prior to application.

Night Supervisor

Jordan School District
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Secured building to ensure safety.
  • Supervised a team of seven individuals.
  • I communicated with the head custodian.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across facility, ensuring safe environments for occupants.
  • Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs, facilitating timely repairs and upkeep.
  • Operated floor care equipment to perform deep cleaning and maintenance of various surfaces.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline cleaning processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team.
  • Enhanced cleanliness and sanitation by consistently performing thorough cleaning of assigned areas.
  • Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
  • Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Locked down building and followed proper lockdown protocol.

Sweeper

Jordan School District
03.2013 - 06.2017
  • Cleaned various routes in the building.
  • Worked as a team to ensure the cleanliness of the school.
  • I communicated with the head custodian.
  • Operated cleaning equipment to maintain cleanliness across school facilities.
  • Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and equipment usage.
  • Collaborated with janitorial staff, ensuring timely completion of cleaning tasks for optimal facility conditions.
  • Displayed effective time management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities within scheduled shifts.
  • Participated in regularly scheduled meetings with other sweepers and supervisory staff to discuss progress updates and suggestions for improvement.
  • Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
  • Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2023

High School Diploma -

West Jordan High School
West Jordan, UT
06-2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, 60 WPM, Outlook
  • Sanding and planing
  • Power tools operation
  • Woodworking techniques
  • Carpet repair work
  • Flooring installation
  • Floor leveling
  • Inventory management
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Able to Independently work
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Eagle Scout
  • Associates Degree
  • CPR Certification


Timeline

Camo Paint

Hoyt Archery
06.2021 - 06.2022

Flooring Finisher

Rocky Mountain Concrete Coatings
04.2021 - 06.2021

Carpet Layer

Technical Installation Services
06.2018 - 10.2025

Night Supervisor

Jordan School District
06.2017 - 06.2018

Sweeper

Jordan School District
03.2013 - 06.2017

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Salt Lake Community College

High School Diploma -

West Jordan High School