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Robert Ruebel

Knoxville,TN

Summary

With a proven track record at Ruebel Flooring, I excel in operations management and customer relations, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and repeat business. My expertise includes project management and team oversight, ensuring efficient workflow and superior project execution.

Efficient flooring installer with 30+ years of hands-on experience placing floor coverings in both commercial and residential buildings. Reliable and punctual individual skillful in preparing accurate estimates, cutting and trimming carpet and tile and trimming excess material. First-rate communication, multitasking, and time management abilities.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Ruebel Flooring
01.2014 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations for sales, installations are warehouse.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Developed plans for flooring installation - measurements, ordering supplies, organizing and scheduling teams for each installation.
  • Operated machinery in warehouse - forklift
  • Removed existing flooring materials and prepared area for installation of new products.
  • Improved efficiency of carpet installations by mastering the use of various tools and equipment.
  • Completed installations of carpet, laminate, tile and wood.

Sales Associate

Home Depot
03.2022 - 11.2023

Hardware and garden department

  • Operated fork lift and other machinery
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.

Installer

Lay It Down Flooring
01.2010 - 01.2013

Flooring Installer

Around the Clock Flooring
01.2004 - 01.2009

Flooring Installer

Duffy & Lee
06.1988 - 09.1996

Stocker

Publix
10.1984 - 01.1987
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hollywood Christian
Hollywood, FL
06-1987

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Project management
  • Operations management
  • Project estimating
  • Consulting

  • Flooring installation
  • Pressure washing
  • Power tool operation
  • Repair work
  • Household repairs

Timeline

Sales Associate

Home Depot
03.2022 - 11.2023

Owner

Ruebel Flooring
01.2014 - Current

Installer

Lay It Down Flooring
01.2010 - 01.2013

Flooring Installer

Around the Clock Flooring
01.2004 - 01.2009

Flooring Installer

Duffy & Lee
06.1988 - 09.1996

Stocker

Publix
10.1984 - 01.1987

High School Diploma -

Hollywood Christian
Robert Ruebel