David Rose

Expert knowledge in owning and operating a construction business and flooring product retail store. Managed staff, hiring, training, and supervision. Estimating and coordinating construction projects, and negotiating contracts with General Contractors and Customers. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, a unique understanding of project drawings, and project specifications. Dedicated to a team environment and a commitment to providing quality work, safely. Conducted research on industry trends in order to stay competitive in the marketplace.

• Hired, trained and managed sales staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Developed marketing strategies for the store in order to increase sales.
• Organized promotional events such as special discounts or contests.
• Developed relationships with vendors in order to negotiate lower prices on goods.
• Planned layout of store fixtures, displays and signage according to company guidelines.
• Monitored competition in order to stay ahead of industry trends.

• Measured, cut, and installed ceramic tile, marble, and stone using hand tools and power cutting tools.
• Laid out tile patterns and ensured proper alignment of tiles.
• Prepared sub-floor surfaces by removing existing material or filling in cracks.
• Applied waterproofing membranes to showers, tubs, sinks. to prevent water seepage into underlying structures.
• Installed backer boards on floors and walls to provide a base for the tiling process.
• Adhered to safety regulations while working onsite.
• Attended training sessions related to tile setting techniques.
• Collaborated with other tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, masons, in order to complete projects efficiently.