Shachia Minor
Decatur,GA
Summary
Productive Floor Installer possessing in-depth knowledge of vinyl, laminate, carpet, and other flooring. Proficient in installing various types of flooring, applying adhesives and sanding irregularities to correct imperfections. Expertise in any floor installations/preparations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Yard Worker
Tallman Pools
Jonesboro, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Proactively take initiative
- Maintained grounds by general clean-up.
- Used air compressor grinders, table saws, and various other cutting instruments
- Trimmed circumference of an average of 5 fiberglass pools a day
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Stacked, loaded and unloaded materials to and from pallets, racks and shelves.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
- Trusted and licensed operator of forklifts.
Flooring Specialist
Fonner Contracting
Evansville, IN
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Installed numerous carpet, hardwood, and many other materials of flooring in commercial and residential buildings.
- Took measurements and studied floor sketches to calculate area to be floored and amount of materials needed.
- Removed existing flooring to prepare tile, carpet, and many other floor surfaces for new flooring.
- Swept, scraped and chipped dirt and irregularities from base surfaces and filled cracks with cement and putty to form smooth foundation.
- Maintained excellent communication, cleanliness and safety standards on work sites and projects, boosting customer satisfaction ratings 100%.
- Used tape, glue and heated carpet irons to join edges of carpet.
- Secured carpets in place by fastening metal treads across door openings.
- Used basic hand tools to provide accurate measurements and estimates for projects.
- Drove company-owned vehicles to residential and commercial project locations to complete carpet installations.
- Laid or repaired tile to meet small-scale and large-scale project requirements.
Flooring Installer
KJ Flooring
Evansville, IN
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Took measurements and studied floor sketches to calculate area to be floored and amount of materials needed.
- Swept, scraped and chipped dirt and irregularities from base surfaces and filled cracks with cement and putty to form smooth foundation.
- Measured, cut and installed tack-free strips along baseboards or walls.
- Removed existing flooring to prepare floor surfaces for new flooring.
- Installed wood and metal materials over support structures to form smooth subfloors for final coverings.
- Readied surfaces to accept coverings by sweeping away materials, correcting flows and applying special treatments.
- Conducted thorough inspections of installation areas to check for adequate supports and any moisture concerns.
- Used compounds to waterproof areas, fill in cracks or produce special effects based on project demands.
- Worked with different adhesives to join foundation, flooring and wall materials.
- Operated hand tools and machines to cut material and achieve proper fit around obstructions.
- Secured carpets in place by fastening metal treads across door openings.
- Followed floor sketches and verified extra allowances for final fitting.
- Pressed carpet into place over tack strips or utilized staples, tape, tacks or glue to secure carpet.
- Recorded measurements and devised plans to match installation specifications.
- Used tape, glue and heated carpet irons to join edges of carpet.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Harrison College
Evansville, INHigh School Diploma -
William Henry Harrison High School
Evansville, IN04.2016
Skills
- Accurate Measurements
- Critical Thinking
- Hazardous Materials Removal
- Team Player
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Speed Control
- Pattern Cutting
- Machine Operations
- Masking and Taping
- Production Goals
- Active Listening
- Basic Mathematical Abilities
- Hand Tools
- Ceramic Tile Installation
- Power Saws
- Flooring Installation
- Edge Joining
- Padding Installation
- Crown Molding
- Room Arrangements
- Customer Experience
- Organizational Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Waterproofing Methods
- Forklift Operation
- Passion for Health and Fitness
Forklift Certified
general forklift certification
Timeline
Lead Yard Worker
Tallman Pools
07.2021 - Current
Flooring Specialist
Fonner Contracting
07.2017 - 03.2019
Flooring Installer
KJ Flooring
02.2015 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Harrison College
High School Diploma -
William Henry Harrison High School