Robert Kallis
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mgr/Installer
K&K Flooring Llc
Melbourne, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Floor Covering Installer
Santarossa mosaic and tile
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2014 - 01.2020
- Replaced broken tiles as needed.
- Completed paperwork associated with each job accurately and promptly.
- Performed maintenance on tools and equipment used in the installation process.
- Checked finished product for quality assurance.
- Installed various types of carpets, rugs, tiles, and vinyl floors with hand tools.
- Ensured all work areas were clean upon completion of project.
- Applied adhesives to sub-floor surfaces in order to secure floor covering.
- Attended training sessions relevant to the trade as needed.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or worn sections of existing floor coverings.
- Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions using hand tools, dies and special equipment.
- Traveled between job sites throughout assigned territory.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from delivery vehicles using proper lifting techniques.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols and guidelines.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Instructed apprentices in the proper use of tools and techniques required for successful installations.
- Inspected installed floor coverings for defects such as wrinkles or seams that have not been properly secured.
- Maintained inventory list of items used on job sites to provide reordering details.
- Maintained records of supplies used on each job site.
- Adhered strictly to industry standards when performing installations.
- Prepared base surfaces by removing debris, correcting imperfections and applying treatments.
- Evaluated work areas before planning flooring layout for different projects.
- Prepared surfaces for installation of floor covering, including sanding, patching, smoothing, and cleaning.
- Used various chemicals and tools to repair damaged items.
- Removed excess cement and flooring materials to form tight joints and attractive finishes.
- Prioritized tasks for each job after reading project blueprints and documents.
- Measured and cut floor coverings to fit specific areas according to measurements.
- Removed old carpeting prior to installing new one.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN07-2020
Flooring
Ikorcc Carpenters Union Trade School
Greenwood, IN06-2020
Timeline
Mgr/Installer
K&K Flooring Llc
02.2021 - Current
Floor Covering Installer
Santarossa mosaic and tile
05.2014 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Flooring
Ikorcc Carpenters Union Trade School