Emanuel Rivera
Northlake
Summary
First year Floor layer apprentice with background in both residential and commercial projects from past experience. Knowledgeable in a variety of flooring materials including hardwood, lvt, vinyl, and carpet tile.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floor layer apprentice
ABM commercial flooring
Bloomingdale
06.2025 - Current
- Installed various types of commercial flooring in diverse settings.
- Prepared surfaces by removing old flooring and cleaning areas.
- Did prep work
- Prepared surfaces prior to installation by sanding down wood floors or patching up concrete subfloors.
- Removed old floor coverings using special tools such as scrapers, hammers and chisels.
- Threw out garbage and brought material to journeyman
Fence Installer
American Standard Builders
Maywood
10.2020 - 05.2025
- Installed various types of fencing according to project specifications.
- Operated power tools and equipment for fence installation tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety compliance on job sites.
- Assisted in measuring and cutting materials to required lengths.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their fencing needs.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance during installations.
- Dug holes for posts using augers or post hole diggers.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, and grinders for cutting and shaping materials.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks containing supplies needed for jobs.
- Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions using hand tools.
- Installed fence posts, panels, and gates according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Repaired existing fences that had been damaged by wind or other weather events.
- Attached post caps, rails, pickets, and other components with nails or screws.
- Cleaned up worksites upon completion of each project ensuring no debris was left behind.
- Lifted heavy objects such as pre-fabricated panels onto supports during the course of fence installations.
- Planned and laid out work according to prepared sketches and blueprints.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Geodis Logistics
Elk Grove Village
03.2016 - 10.2020
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments while adhering to safety protocols.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Education
West Leyden Highschool
Northlake, ILSkills
- Detail oriented
- Flooring installation
- Surface preparation
- Tool operation
- Material handling
- Problem solving
Certification
- Osha 10
- 0sha 30
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Floor layer apprentice
ABM commercial flooring
06.2025 - Current
Fence Installer
American Standard Builders
10.2020 - 05.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Geodis Logistics
03.2016 - 10.2020
West Leyden Highschool