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Adam Graves

Quality Tradesman
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Summary

Experienced Installer adept at meeting challenging objectives and tight deadlines. Highly organized and diligent with good teamwork abilities and detail-oriented nature. Dedicated to providing installations meeting client specification and regulatory code. Mechanically inclined Installer with proven skills in problem-solving, prioritization and productivity. Good time management skills, clean driving record and personal toolset. Strong mechanical and technical skills with eye for detail with operation, equipment and multiple service categories of doors. Perform detail-oriented and precise carpentry work with every job. Focused on outperforming customer expectations while accomplishing budget and timeline demands. Direct work of assistants while teaching common and advanced carpentry abilities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Window and Door tradesman

Abbey Windows
Reading, Berkshire
01.2019 - 09.2023
  • Operated power tools with safety precautions and protective personal equipment.
  • Collaborated with field technician to maximize efficiency and follow installation technique.
  • Communicated project timeline to consumers and supervisors to maintain on-time delivery.
  • Interpreted work orders and read print drawings to review specified results with client.
  • Detailed features of product to consumer with usage demonstration.
  • Completed job documentation and conveyed final report to field technician.
  • Educated consumer on multiple service categories to upsell products.
  • Prepared job site for set up and tear down with appropriate supplies and materials.
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
  • Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
  • Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.

Flooring Fitter

Florstore
Twyford, WBK
01.2007 - 01.2019
  • Maintained excellent communication, cleanliness, and safety standards on work sites and projects, boosting customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Measured, cut, and installed tack-free strips along baseboards or walls.
  • Swept, scraped, and chipped dirt and irregularities from base surfaces and filled cracks with cement and putty to form smooth foundation.
  • Took measurements and studied floor sketches to calculate area to be floored and amount of materials needed.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to facilitate on-time delivery of supplies and flooring materials.
  • Conducted accurate measurements and calculations to verify proper layout and installation.
  • Professionally sanded and sealed floors to complete installation process.
  • Applied adhesive substances to properly secure flooring and support longevity.
  • Cut and trimmed flooring to fit around obstacles and within tight spaces.
  • Operated hand tools and machines to cut material and achieve proper fit around obstructions.
  • Formed tight and secure joints by removing excess materials and connecting individual pieces.
  • Supplied accurate measurements and estimates for projects.
  • Worked with different adhesives to join foundation, flooring and wall materials.
  • Spread adhesive cement over floor to prevent board joint wearing.
  • Recorded measurements and devised plans to match installation specifications.
  • Assessed high-traffic areas and planned flooring layout and seam placement to suit expected traffic patterns.
  • Operated sit-down forklift to unload and load carpet rolls and flooring skids into work vans.
  • Readied surfaces to accept coverings by sweeping away materials, correcting flows and applying special treatments.
  • Installed floor coverings and edgings, using thresholds and carpet bindings to complete finish work.
  • Inspected completed installations to verify adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
  • Utilized saws, nail guns and routers to safely complete flooring installation projects.
  • Followed detailed blueprints and plans to achieve proper fit and design of installed flooring.
  • Installed hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring for multiple residential and commercial clients.

Sales Advisor

Halfords
Bracknell, BRC
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Placed new merchandise on shelves and racks in appealing, organized arrangements to drive sales.
  • Scanned merchandise and bagged using appropriate strategies for different items.
  • Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
  • Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
  • Opened and closed store by balancing cash registers and receipts.
  • Presented, rotated and date-checked products to maintain company freshness standards.
  • Enhanced customer service experience by acting quickly and applying appropriate resolutions for common problems.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.

Education

GCSEs - Resistant Materials

Bulmershe Scool
Woodley, WOK
09.1991 - 09.2002

Skills

Hand and door sheers

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Timeline

Window and Door tradesman

Abbey Windows
01.2019 - 09.2023

Flooring Fitter

Florstore
01.2007 - 01.2019

Sales Advisor

Halfords
01.2005 - 01.2007

GCSEs - Resistant Materials

Bulmershe Scool
09.1991 - 09.2002

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