Joseph Ahlgrim
Summary
Productive professional offering extensive background in flooring installation and repair. Over 28 years of knowledge and experience within flooring industry. Excellent skills working with tile, laminate, sheet vinyl, flash cove installation, heat welding, carpet and carpet tile installation. Efficient flooring professional with knowledge of sheet vinyl, carpet, laminate and other products. Proven history of dependability and punctuality coupled with commitment to safety and quality. Detail-oriented Flooring Specialist offering in-depth understanding of flooring installation and repair.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Flooring Installer/Foreman
Continental Interiors
07.2010 - 05.2024
- Installed carpet, laminate and vinyl flooring for multiple commercial clients.
- Cut and trimmed flooring to fit around obstacles and within tight spaces.
- Maintained clean job sites by disposing of debris responsibly and organizing tools for efficient workflow.
- Utilized assortment of equipment to safely complete flooring installation projects.
- Performed thorough inspections of subfloors before installing new materials, identifying potential issues and addressing them proactively.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing professional and timely flooring installation services.
- Completed complex flooring projects within the given deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Conducted accurate measurements and calculations to verify proper layout and installation.
- Reduced material wastage by accurately measuring and cutting flooring materials according to project specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete large-scale commercial flooring installations.
- Inspected completed installations to verify adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
- Followed detailed blueprints and plans to achieve proper fit and design of installed flooring.
- Improved flooring installation quality by using precision tools and techniques.
- Meticulously followed manufacturer guidelines during product installation processes ensuring long-lasting results that met warranty requirements.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally throughout the installation process.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices for flooring installation – sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Flooring Installer
Conventional Carpet Inc.
06.1997 - 07.2010
- Installed carpet, laminate and vinyl flooring for multiple residential and commercial clients.
- Performed thorough inspections of subfloors before installing new materials, identifying potential issues and addressing them proactively.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing professional and timely flooring installation services.
- Completed complex flooring projects within the given deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Cut and trimmed flooring to fit around obstacles and within tight spaces.
- Maintained clean job sites by disposing of debris responsibly and organizing tools for efficient workflow.
- Utilized various equipment to safely complete flooring installation projects.
Flooring Apprentice
Palmer Installation
10.1996 - 06.1997
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring clean and organized workspaces throughout the installation process.
- Acquired valuable hands-on experience through direct involvement in numerous residential and commercial projects under expert guidance from skilled installers.
- Supported senior installers in solving complex issues during challenging installations, resulting in minimal delays.
- Strengthened teamwork capabilities by consistently collaborating with peers during challenging tasks while maintaining a positive attitude towards problem-solving efforts.
- Enhanced flooring installation quality by diligently assisting in the preparation of work areas and materials.
- Upheld punctuality expectations when arriving at job sites, ensuring seamless coordination with other team members and minimal disruption to client schedules.
Education
Journeyman Certificate - Flooring Installation
Detroit Carpentry Jatc
Ferndale, MI12.1999
High School Diploma -
Hazel Park High School
Hazel Park, MI06.1990
Skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Proper tool usage
- Deadline Management
- Installation Management
- Materials Handling
- Floor leveling techniques
- Carpet Installation Proficiency
- Safe workplace procedures
- Task Delegation
- Trim work
- Subfloor leveling
- Expertise in Flooring Materials
- Leveling
- Surface Preparation
- Vinyl plank installation
- Work Order Interpretation
- Existing floor removal
- Laminate Flooring Knowledge
- Concise time management
- Materials Selection
- Laminate installation
- Seamless Transition Creation
- Carpet installation
- Results-Driven
- Surface Repair Capabilities
- Flooring Adhesive Application
- Moisture Testing Abilities
- Flooring substrate repair
- Floor leveling
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Project Estimation Techniques
- Custom Inlay Designs
- Vinyl Flooring Mastery
- Subfloor Preparation
- Staircase Flooring Solutions
Timeline
Flooring Installer/Foreman
Continental Interiors
07.2010 - 05.2024
Flooring Installer
Conventional Carpet Inc.
06.1997 - 07.2010
Flooring Apprentice
Palmer Installation
10.1996 - 06.1997
Journeyman Certificate - Flooring Installation
Detroit Carpentry Jatc
High School Diploma -
Hazel Park High School
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