Ricardo Higareda
Porterville,CA
Summary
Effective at working with little supervision to support various trade crews. Knowledgeable about maintaining clean work areas, restocking supplies and completing basic equipment repairs. Computer-savvy and team-oriented with positive and upbeat nature. Hardworking Carpet Technician with Number years in flooring industry. Completed carpet installations in residential and commercial buildings. Strong work ethic and excellent measurement and installation skills leading to quality results. Reliable Job Title with excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and construction techniques. Offers willingness to learn in any capacity. 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 Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpet Installer Helper
Rainbow House Of Carpet
06.2020 - Current
- Operated hand and power tools such as Type, Type and Type.
- Removed existing flooring materials and prepared area for installation of new products.
- Installed carpet, hardwood and Type flooring in commercial and residential buildings.
- 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.
Owner and Operator
Daycare Business
02.2010 - Current
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
Carpet Installer Helper
Jim’s Floor Covering
10.1999 - 01.2010
- Operated hand and power tools such as Type, Type and Type.
- Removed existing flooring materials and prepared area for installation of new products.
- Installed carpet, hardwood and Type flooring in commercial and residential buildings.
- 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.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Unloaded and stored construction materials.
- Removed debris and waste from job sites.
- Performed demolition work on existing structures.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.1993
Skills
- Pattern Matching
- Carpet Installation
- Accurate Measurements
- Active Listening
- Customer Satisfaction
- Material Cost Estimation
- Room Measurements
- Tool Management
- Floor Cost Estimator for Excel
- Team Oversight
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Power Saws
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Customer Service
- Heavy Labor
- Surface Preparation
- Hand Tools
- Learning Strategies
- Floor Types Knowledgeable
Timeline
Carpet Installer Helper - Rainbow House Of Carpet
06.2020 - Current
Owner and Operator - Daycare Business
02.2010 - Current
Carpet Installer Helper - Jim’s Floor Covering
10.1999 - 01.2010
Porterville, High School - High School Diploma,
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