Michael Almada
Corona
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. I have the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Flooring Installer
Design Floors
Lake Elsinore
05.2025 - Current
- Installed a variety of flooring materials including carpet tile, laminate, and LVT.
- Led a team of installers to ensure timely project completion and quality standards.
- Conducted site assessments to determine flooring requirements and prepare workspaces.
Flooring Sales Associate
Catalina Products International
Anaheim
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted customers in selecting flooring products based on preferences and needs.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability for customer orders.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to enhance customer understanding.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with effective communication skills.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized showroom.
- Educated customers on flooring maintenance and care techniques for longevity.
Flooring Installer
Floor Tech America
Pomona
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Removed existing flooring and discarded old material.
- Applied adhesives to subfloors prior to laying down new flooring material.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings to determine layout of floor planks or tiles accurately.
Regional Sales Manager
Premier Fitness Service
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
Flooring Installer
JJJ Floor Covering
Pico Rivera
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Installed carpet, tile, laminate, and hardwood flooring in residential and commercial settings.
- Measured and cut flooring materials to fit the dimensions of each room.
- Maintained clean work areas throughout project duration.
- Removed old flooring materials such as carpets or tiles when necessary.
Corporate Expo Trainer
Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
West Covina
03.2012 - 09.2016
- Responsibilities included training multiple new employees to understand and assume all duties as expos in new restaurant locations
- Traveled to Dallas, TX, trained new employees there for six weeks, remaining there until post successful grand opening of new store, then served as expo trainer again for grand opening of another new location in Downey, CA
- I was the youngest corporate trainer, and the only one who began as a host.
Education
West Covina High School
Skills
- ability to assess large scale projects
- familiarity with wide variety of flooring products and their uses
- hands on experience with demolition, preparation of various surfaces
- experienced in multiple types of flooring installation
- efficient in work site preparation and clean up
- adept at organizational and administrative duties
- competent decision maker re: actions, behaviors, and performance
Affiliations
- Church
- Family
- My daughters
- The outdoors
Certification
- CPR
- Forklift
Timeline
Lead Flooring Installer
Design Floors
05.2025 - Current
Flooring Sales Associate
Catalina Products International
09.2019 - 11.2021
Flooring Installer
Floor Tech America
08.2017 - 01.2018
Regional Sales Manager
Premier Fitness Service
12.2016 - 05.2017
Flooring Installer
JJJ Floor Covering
06.2016 - 02.2017
Corporate Expo Trainer
Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
03.2012 - 09.2016
West Covina High School