Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Martin Vaquera Jr

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Owner of Calvary Restoration LLC with extensive experience in project management and customer engagement. Proven expertise in tile installation and quality assurance, leading teams to consistently exceed client expectations. Bilingual and adaptable, excelling in fast-paced environments while ensuring compliance and delivering outstanding project results. Experienced in operations management, business strategy, and financial management, successfully leveraging new trends and technologies to drive business growth and achieve sales targets.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO

Calvary Restoration LLC
Mesa, AZ
10.2018 - Current
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Led installation and demolition projects involving tile work for showers, kitchens, flooring, and patios.
  • Coordinated post-construction tasks including painting, cleanup, and plumbing installations.
  • Handled electrical modifications when necessary, such as moving or adding outlets and lighting.
  • Executed installation of hardware elements like faucets, hoses, shower heads, and towel racks.
  • Ensured proper level and square of mud floated showers.
  • Managed tile and stone installation projects from start to finish.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Prepared surfaces through grinding for subsequent tile or luxury vinyl flooring installation.
  • Managed recruitment efforts and job budgeting to optimize project efficiency.
  • Managed work site cleanliness and organization for efficient workflow.
  • Oversaw subcontractor performance and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
  • Reviewed blueprints and plans to identify necessary materials and resources.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to monitor progress and address issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, and clients to finalize project specifications.
  • Led team meetings to discuss project updates and resolve any challenges encountered.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain high construction standards on-site.
  • Reviewed invoices from vendors and subcontractors for accuracy before authorizing payment.

Tile Setter

Custom Tile Llc
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Cut tiles using wet saws and hand tools to fit around corners and edges.
  • Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of tile installations.
  • Maintained organized work areas and adhered to safety protocols on job sites.
  • Assisted in training junior tile setters on proper installation techniques and safety measures.
  • Resolved client inquiries regarding tile options, patterns, and design choices effectively.
  • Inspected completed work for quality assurance before finalizing installations with clients.
  • Installed ceramic and porcelain tiles on floors and walls according to design plans.
  • Prepared surfaces by cleaning, leveling, and applying adhesives for tile installation.
  • Cut tiles and marble to project specifications by using power wet saws and tile cutters.
  • Cleaned all work areas after completing each job assignment.
  • Ensured that all customer requirements were met before leaving job site.
  • Identified materials and amount of labor required for project completion after reviewing blueprints.
  • Collaborated with other tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, masons, in order to complete projects efficiently.
  • Applied waterproofing membranes to showers, tubs, sinks. to prevent water seepage into underlying structures.
  • Provided friendly and knowledgeable service to customers.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding design plans prior to commencement of work.
  • Loaded supplies onto truck for delivery to job sites.
  • Assisted other tradespeople in completion of their tasks when needed.
  • Attended training sessions related to tile setting techniques.
  • Handled many installations each month smoothly.

Tile Setter

Martinez tile
Casa Grande, Arizona
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Installed tile on floors, walls, and countertops with precision.
  • Prepared surfaces for tile application through cleaning and leveling.
  • Selected appropriate materials and tools for each project phase.
  • Maintained a clean work environment to uphold safety standards.
  • Resolved on-site challenges by adapting installation methods as needed.
  • Cut tiles and marble to project specifications by using power wet saws and tile cutters.

Tile setter

Camelback holdings
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Installed ceramic and porcelain tiles on floors and walls according to design plans.
  • Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of tile installations.
  • Maintained organized work areas and adhered to safety protocols on job sites.
  • Inspected completed work for quality assurance before finalizing installations with clients.
  • Cut tiles and marble to project specifications by using power wet saws and tile cutters.
  • Cleaned all work areas after completing each job assignment.
  • Ensured that all customer requirements were met before leaving job site.

Customer service representative

PLS Check cashers
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Assisted customer with cashing their checks, was in charge of receiving and giving money to and from customer.
  • Proficient in using computer to assist customer in their needs, was in charge of large sums of money.
  • Applied exceptional customer service, successfully trained new employees.

Mechanic

Mobile mechanic self employed Valley Wide
03.2014 - 05.2017
  • Scheduled customers for repair, did repair on various vehicles.
  • Verbally discussed with customer job they needed for their vehicle.
  • Handled finances for company, worked with power tools to do repair customer vehicles.

Warehouse associate

Target warehouse
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2013 - 02.2014
  • Operated forklifts to efficiently move products within the warehouse.
  • Received shipments and verified accuracy of incoming inventory.
  • Organized merchandise in designated storage areas for easy access.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading trucks during peak hours.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment processes.
  • Conducted regular inventory counts and reported discrepancies promptly.
  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in internal database.
  • Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.

Warehouse Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Center
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2012 - 07.2013
  • Skillful forklift, reach-lift and pallet-jack operator.
  • Successfully works in a team setting as well as independently.
  • Facilitated training for packing of merchandise.

Landscaper

Sonoran Landscaping
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2012 - 05.2012
  • Operated mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
  • Mowed and edged lawns using power mowers and edgers.
  • Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, and chainsaw.
  • Mixed, sprayed, and spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees.

Education

Emergency medical technician -

Fortis College
Mesa, AZ
07-2014

GED -

Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, Arizona

Skills

  • Leadership and mentoring
  • Project management
  • Customer engagement
  • Quality assurance
  • Project estimating
  • Negotiation
  • Time management
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Staff training
  • Budget oversight
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Order fulfillment and shipping
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation
  • Paperwork and labeling
  • Computer literacy and MS Windows
  • Adaptability and teamwork
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Self-starter and motivated
  • Problem solving under pressure
  • Building finishes and repair
  • Installation and painting
  • Flooring and wallpapering
  • Tile installation (ceramic and porcelain)
  • LPV and stucco application
  • Ceiling tile installation
  • Plumbing and drywall work
  • Framing and electrical tasks
  • Baseboard installation and landscaping
  • Demolition and power tool proficiency
  • Valid driver's license with clean record
  • Marketing
  • Contract management
  • Design coordination
  • Staff management
  • Staff hiring
  • Small business operations
  • Precision workmanship
  • Multitasking

Affiliations

  • Going Off-roading
  • Personal family time
  • Spending time with church family
  • keeping my faith

Accomplishments

  • Running a successful business
  • raising 4 kids

Certification

  • Drivers license

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Tile Setter

Custom Tile Llc
10.2019 - 09.2020

CEO

Calvary Restoration LLC
10.2018 - Current

Tile Setter

Martinez tile
09.2018 - 10.2019

Tile setter

Camelback holdings
04.2018 - 09.2018

Customer service representative

PLS Check cashers
05.2017 - 04.2018

Mechanic

Mobile mechanic self employed Valley Wide
03.2014 - 05.2017

Warehouse associate

Target warehouse
08.2013 - 02.2014

Warehouse Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Center
05.2012 - 07.2013

Landscaper

Sonoran Landscaping
03.2012 - 05.2012

Emergency medical technician -

Fortis College

GED -

Estrella Mountain Community College

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