Corey Flores
Seeking a professional opportunity to advance my skills and trades resourced
from 35 years of experience. Also seeking to get back to work after battling a fierce journey with stage 3 brain cancer.
9403 Autumn Branches
San Antonio, TX 78254
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SKILLS
Property maintenance and repairs
General construction and remodeling
Preventive maintenance
Carpentry, drywall, painting, and flooring
Retail fixture and merchandising installations
Blueprint and project plan interpretation
Team leadership and crew supervision
Business ownership and operations management
Event planning and catering operations
Customer service and client relations
Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
EXPERIENCE
Flores Construction — Owner/General Contractor
January 1991 - Present
● Own and operate a successful residential and commercial construction and remodeling business.
● Manage projects from planning through completion while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
● Perform carpentry, drywall installation and repair, painting, flooring, remodeling, repairs, and general property maintenance.
● Coordinate project schedules, materials, subcontractors, and job site operations.
● Maintain safe, organized, and efficient work environments.
● Build long-term customer relationships through dependable service and quality craftsmanship.
Texas Poker Smokers BBQ & Catering— Owner/Pitmaster March 2013 - Present
● Own and operate a successful BBQ catering business serving weddings, private parties, corporate events, festivals, and community gatherings.
● Manage all aspects of the business, including customer relations, scheduling, event planning, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, and daily operations.
● Operated a mobile food truck while ensuring compliance with food safety and health regulations.
● Built a loyal customer base through dependable service, attention to detail, and consistent quality.
Merchandising Service Solutions, Proxy Retail, A.S.A.P Retail Service & Programs-Retail Installation Contractor
June 2019-June 2024
● Worked as an independent subcontractor providing retail fixture installation, merchandising, remodels, and store reset services for national retailers.
● Served as a Team Lead, organizing and supervising installation crews while ensuring projects were completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
● Traveled extensively throughout Texas and numerous out-of-state locations to complete retail installation projects.
● Installed retail fixtures, shelving, displays, signage, merchandising systems, and retail environments for major national brands, including Apple and Adidas.
● Read blueprints and layouts to ensure precision
● Worked independently meeting strict deadlines.
● Maintained clean, organized, and safe work environments while following all company and client safety standards. Harper and Huddleston Properties— Independent Contractor March 2015 - November 2017
● Performed maintenance and repair work for residential rental properties and apartment communities.
● Completed work orders involving plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, flooring, appliance repair, and general maintenance.
● Prepared apartments for new residents by completing repairs, inspections, cleaning, and make-ready services.
● Responded promptly to maintenance requests while maintaining high standards of quality and resident satisfaction.
● Helped ensure apartment communities remained clean, safe, and well maintained.