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Tom Wilson

Lawrence,MA

Summary

Efficient Carpet installer with 10+ 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. Productive professional offering extensive background in flooring installation and repair.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Floor Installer

Custom Floor Design
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Swept, scraped, and chipped dirt and irregularities from base surfaces and filled cracks with cement and putty to form smooth foundation.
  • Removed existing flooring to prepare floor surfaces for new flooring.
  • Maintained excellent communication, cleanliness, and safety standards on work sites and projects.
  • Spread adhesive cement over floor to prevent board joint wearing.
  • Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on already fitted tiles to guarantee longevity.
  • Took measurements and studied floor sketches to calculate area to be floored and amount of materials needed.
  • Operated sit-down forklift to unload and load carpet rolls and flooring skids into work vans.
  • Installed hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring for multiple residential and commercial clients.
  • Cut and trimmed flooring to fit around obstacles and within tight spaces.
  • Assessed high-traffic areas and planned flooring layout and seam placement to suit expected traffic patterns.
  • Installed sheeting on floor surfaces, applying adhesive, and rolling tools to form smoothest finish.
  • Readied surfaces to accept coverings by sweeping away materials, correcting flows and applying special treatments.
  • Worked with different adhesives to join foundation, flooring and wall materials.
  • Supplied accurate measurements and estimates for projects.
  • Formed tight and secure joints by removing excess materials and connecting individual pieces.
  • Recorded measurements and devised plans to match installation specifications.
  • Operated hand tools and machines to cut material and achieve proper fit around obstructions.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to facilitate on-time delivery of supplies and flooring materials.
  • Installed floor coverings and edgings, using thresholds and carpet bindings to complete finish work.
  • Followed detailed blueprints and plans to achieve proper fit and design of installed flooring.
  • Measured, cut, and installed tack-free strips along baseboards or walls.
  • Professionally sanded and sealed floors to complete installation process.
  • Conducted accurate measurements and calculations to verify proper layout and installation.
  • Utilized saws, nail guns and routers to safely complete flooring installation projects.
  • Applied adhesive substances to properly secure flooring and support longevity.
  • Inspected completed installations to verify adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.

Carpet Installer

Home Depot
02.2010 - 07.2022
  • Removed existing flooring materials and prepared area for installation of new products.
  • Installed carpet, hardwood flooring in commercial and residential buildings.
  • Utilized personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to fumes and hazardous substances.
  • Laid or repaired tile to meet small-scale and large-scale project requirements.
  • Instructed customers, building managers and custodians on flooring maintenance and care procedures.
  • Drove company-owned vehicles to residential and commercial project locations to complete carpet installations.
  • Reported emerging safety issues to [Type] management and helped to implement solutions using available resources.
  • Coordinated upcoming projects with [Type] management and assisted in compiling project materials lists.
  • Performed carpet cleaning and stain removal tasks using recommended products.
  • Performed semi-skilled carpentry work such as subflooring repair and trim installation.
  • Installed custom carpet tiles for customers following specific design preferences.
  • Protected household items and surfaces from damage and dust with tape, cloth and other protective measures.
  • Took care to prepare work areas, use adhesives and resolve problems with installations.
  • Organized materials, machinery and tools necessary to complete each job.
  • Worked with speed, accuracy and safety to complete residential, commercial and institutional jobs.
  • Inspected surface to be covered to determine condition and correct imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly.
  • Completed installations of carpet, laminate and wood.
  • Cleaned up before and after installation by vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
  • Performed accurate measurements, cuts and trims to help flooring pieces fit specific room arrangements.
  • Completed online project logs to track project work status.
  • Operated hand and power tools.

Mail Handler

Spencer Press Inc
03.2008 - 08.2009
  • Utilized physical strength to move mail and packages of varying sizes and weights.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
  • Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
  • Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately [Number] customers per shift.
  • Upsold postal services like insurance and tracking.
  • Attached identification materials to packages and envelopes for delivery tracking and sorting.
  • Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance on sorting machines and removed envelope jams.
  • Monitored performance of all processing machines to identify and address any operational issues.
  • Released registered and special delivery letters and packages to designated recipients and obtained signatures for release.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail in accordance with postal regulations.
  • Operated mail processing machine to sort and package incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Stamped sealed and sorted mail for delivery to other brances.
  • Labeled, weighed and processed mail and packages for efficient distribution.
  • Developed strategies to speed up mail mail sorting and delivery processes.
  • Maintained high level of confidentiality with mail items in line with regulations.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Checked for correct postage and address on mail, packages and parcels to avoid sending to wrong recipient.
  • Maintained clean and organized mail room to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
  • Inspected mail for damages and took appropriate action to deliver in good condition.

Education

GED -

Westover Job Corps
Chicopee, MA
06.2006

Skills

  • Stain Removal
  • Safe Workplace Procedures
  • Roofing Materials
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Measurements
  • Leveling
  • Bonding
  • Demolition
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Scheduled Services
  • Materials Packing
  • Adhesive Application
  • Seam Placement
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Remove Imperfections
  • Creative Solutions
  • Calculator Usage
  • Install Flooring
  • Project Drawings
  • OSHA Safety Guidelines

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Floor Installer

Custom Floor Design
07.2022 - 07.2023

Carpet Installer

Home Depot
02.2010 - 07.2022

Mail Handler

Spencer Press Inc
03.2008 - 08.2009

GED -

Westover Job Corps

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