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William Wilhelm

Bushnell,FL

Summary

Seasoned Small Business Owner with 20 years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flooring Company Owner/Lead Sales Associate

W.Wilhelm Flooring LLC.
Spring Hill, FL
02.2015 - Current
  • Helped customers choose between different flooring types such as carpet, hardwood and laminate.
  • Explained features and advantages of diverse flooring products to assist customers in making informed decisions.
  • Stayed up to date on latest styles, trends and available flooring brands.
  • Offered information about pricing, payment and delivery options.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
  • Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
  • Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
  • Formulated proposals and processed work orders by analyzing and calculating field measurements, survey plans and plot plans.
  • Formulated estimates and budgets ranging from $500 to $70000.
  • Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.

Flooring Company Owner/Lead Installer

A&W Flooring services LLC.
Spring Hill, FL
06.2008 - 01.2015
  • Mentored newly hired employees to take on responsibilities and tasks with solid understanding of requirements.
  • Developed marketing strategies for products and services to boost sales and brand awareness.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices on resources needed for business operations.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Read and comprehended technical documentation, checked measurements and reviewed site conditions to facilitate installation.

Class A CDL Driver

Knight Transportation
Lakeland, FL
03.2007 - 01.2009
  • Reviewed paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checked orders for correct number of boxes and corrected addresses and support documentation.
  • Drove commercial vehicles over-the-road across 48 states and mastered state, local and federal traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries and satisfied customers.
  • Achieved clean driving record for 2 years with no points, moving violations or preventable accidents.
  • Delivered and unloaded products at designated location at customer site using tractor-trailers, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars.

Flooring Sales Specialist/Flooring Installer

BAM flooring Inc.
Land O' Lakes, FL
06.2006 - 02.2007
  • Helped customers choose between different flooring types such as carpet, hardwood and laminate.
  • Offered information about pricing, payment and delivery options.
  • Stayed up to date on latest styles, trends and available flooring brands.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
  • Installed quality floorings at client sites and followed set customer service standards during installation process.
  • Used hand and power tools to install hardwood, vinyl, laminate and other types of flooring.
  • Prioritized tasks for each job after reading project blueprints and documents.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.

Flooring Installer

JAG flooring LLC.
Matamoras, PA
08.2000 - 01.2006
  • Removed existing flooring and discarded old material.
  • Measured, marked and cut carpeting to size with hand-held and powered tools.
  • Repaired diverse flooring types using tools and equipment.
  • Used hand and power tools to install hardwood, vinyl, laminate and other types of flooring.
  • Inspected floor surface, assessed conditions and corrected potential imperfections affecting carpet and flooring installations.
  • Prioritized tasks for each job after reading project blueprints and documents.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.

Carpet Installer

J&S carpet
Tampa , FL
07.1999 - 05.2000
  • Measured, marked and cut carpeting to size with hand-held and powered tools.
  • Used hand and power tools to install hardwood, vinyl, laminate and other types of flooring.
  • Inspected floor surface, assessed conditions and corrected potential imperfections affecting carpet and flooring installations.
  • Removed existing flooring and discarded old material.
  • Evaluated work areas before planning flooring layout for different projects.
  • Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.

Flooring Installer

J&W flooring LLC
Las Vegas, NV
06.1998 - 06.1999
  • Measured, marked and cut carpeting to size with hand-held and powered tools.
  • Repaired diverse flooring types using tools and equipment.
  • Removed existing flooring and discarded old material.
  • Used hand and power tools to install hardwood, vinyl, laminate and other types of flooring.
  • Installed quality floorings at client sites and followed set customer service standards during installation process.
  • Inspected floor surface, assessed conditions and corrected potential imperfections affecting carpet and flooring installations.
  • Educated clients on best methods and products to clean new flooring.
  • Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.

Flooring Helper

Fallin Flooring LLC
Tampa, FL
06.1995 - 06.1998

Helped demo and install various types of carpet and sheet goods using hand and power tools in residential and commercial structures throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Education

Class A CDL Driver -

Roadmaster Driving School
Tampa, FL
04-2007

High School Diploma -

Capitol High School
Kansas City, MO
03-2004

Skills

  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting and training
  • Business Growth
  • Employee Motivation
  • Marketing
  • Budget Development
  • Business Planning
  • Profit and Loss
  • Estimate Preparation
  • Commercial construction
  • Vendor relationships
  • Project Management
  • Blueprint Analysis
  • Cost Estimation
  • Project Coordination
  • Mathematical Calculations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Flooring knowledge
  • Payment Processing
  • Team Leadership
  • Merchandise Receiving and Handling
  • POS Software
  • Exceeding Customer Expectations
  • Goal-Driven

Certification

  • CFI certified level 3 flooring installer

Timeline

Flooring Company Owner/Lead Sales Associate

W.Wilhelm Flooring LLC.
02.2015 - Current

Flooring Company Owner/Lead Installer

A&W Flooring services LLC.
06.2008 - 01.2015

Class A CDL Driver

Knight Transportation
03.2007 - 01.2009

Flooring Sales Specialist/Flooring Installer

BAM flooring Inc.
06.2006 - 02.2007

Flooring Installer

JAG flooring LLC.
08.2000 - 01.2006

Carpet Installer

J&S carpet
07.1999 - 05.2000

Flooring Installer

J&W flooring LLC
06.1998 - 06.1999

Flooring Helper

Fallin Flooring LLC
06.1995 - 06.1998

Class A CDL Driver -

Roadmaster Driving School

High School Diploma -

Capitol High School
William Wilhelm