Johnny Jackson
Gatesville
Summary
Dynamic carpet installer with extensive experience at Jackson Floors, excelling in project estimation and customer communication. Proven ability to deliver flawless installations and repairs, ensuring complete satisfaction. Skilled in power stretching and seam sewing, consistently achieving high-quality results while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpet Installer
Jackson Floors
Gatesville
05.1990 - 02.2025
- Measured, cut and trimmed carpet to fit specific places and work around room features.
- Trimmed excess materials after installation was complete.
- Took care to protect furniture and surfaces from dust and debris with clothes and tape.
- Fastened metal treads across door openings to prevent tripping hazards and secured seams.
- Used power stretchers to stretch carpets over large areas.
- Transported tools and.materials
- Walked through jobs sites after installation to identify errors and completed rework to correct problems.
- Prepared surfaces, applied adhesives and corrected installation problems, promoting complete customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with customers regarding their expectations for the finished product.
- Sewed seams in order to create a uniform look.
- Measured, cut, and seamed carpet to fit rooms of various sizes.
- Performed minor repairs on carpets such as patching holes or tears.
- Installed carpet padding and tack strips around the perimeter of the room.
- Worked with other installers on larger projects requiring multiple people.
- Performed residential, commercial and institutional jobs with accuracy, safety and speed.
- Stretched carpet to align with walls, creating smooth surfaces using tack strips tape, tacks and glue.
- Removed and disposed of old carpet and pad before beginning floor prep and installation.
- Repaired subflooring and installed trim to complete flooring jobs.
- Inspected carpets for flaws or imperfections before installing them.
- Met with customers to give free estimates on cost of installation and removal of existing flooring.
- Utilized hand tools such as knives, scissors, irons and seam rollers to install carpets properly.
- Moved furniture as needed for installation purposes.
- Installed laminate, carpeting and tile for commercial and residential customers.
- Measured, cut and installed tackless strips to baseboards and walls.
Education
GED -
Waco High School
Waco, NE05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - HVAC
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TXSkills
- Subfloor repair
- Project estimation
- Power stretching
- Carpet installation
- Surface preparation
- Seam sewing
- Customer communication
- Furniture protection
- Adhesive application
- Pattern matching
- Quality inspection
- Attention to detail
- Carpet repair techniques
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- Underlay padding expertise
- Room measurements
- Seam joining techniques
- Subfloor preparation
- Padding installation
- Adhesive application mastery
- Power stretcher operation
- Stair carpeting proficiency
- Moisture testing
- Carpet stretching
- Carpet trimming techniques
- Proper stretching methods
- Knee kicker usage
- Carpet seam sealing
- Repair work
- Flooring installation
- Carpet tile installation
- Vinyl flooring installation
- Edge joining
- Carpet removal techniques
- Carpet cutting precision
- Stair carpeting
- Tack strip installation
- Glue padding
- Rollmaster
- Physical stamina
- Worksite cleanup
- Tack carpeting
- Adaptability
- Tread installation
- Lifting up to 200 pounds
- Floor preparation
- Material handling
- Self motivation
- Written communication
- Precision cutting
- Measuring skills
- Renovation Work
References
- Johnnie Jackson 254-495-5151
- Amber Moses 254-855-9568
- W.H. 254-495-1201
Timeline
Carpet Installer
Jackson Floors
05.1990 - 02.2025
GED -
Waco High School
Some College (No Degree) - HVAC
Texas State Technical College
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