Flooring Procurement & Renovation Specialist

DAVID FIELD

Flooring Sales & Procurement Specialist Flooring Industry Professional

DeBary, FL 32713 +1-217-***-**** ***************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced flooring industry professional with 42 years of experience spanning commercial and residential flooring sales, procurement, project management, wholesale distribution, retail sales, estimating, logistics, and operations. Proven ability to manage flooring procurement and renovation projects across a multi-property organization, with responsibility for 20+ resorts and more than 100 completed renovation projects. Strong background in hardwood, vinyl, carpet, area rugs, installation products, order management, vendor relationships, and flooring product knowledge.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Flooring Procurement & Purchasing • Commercial Flooring • Retail & Wholesale Flooring Sales • Renovation Project Management • Flooring Estimating • Hardwood & Luxury Vinyl • Carpet & Area Rugs • Vendor & Supplier Management • Logistics & Order Management • Inventory Management • Sales Team Training • Installation Products & Sundries • Flooring Safety / DCOF Testing • Customer & Dealer Relationships • Callidus Estimating Software • Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CFI Westgate Resorts — Orlando, FL

Flooring Procurement Specialist August 2019 – September 2026

Manage all aspects of flooring and solid-surface procurement across 20+ resorts.

Source and purchase flooring materials in support of renovation and improvement projects.

Started and completed 100+ renovation projects, coordinating flooring requirements from procurement through project completion.

Expanded responsibilities to include DCOF floor-safety testing beginning in 2025.

Added lighting procurement responsibilities to the role in 2025.

Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, contractors, and project stakeholders to support successful renovation execution.

Martins Floor Covering — Orlando, FL

Project Manager December 2018 – August 2019

Managed commercial flooring estimating and project-related activities.

Utilized Callidus software for commercial flooring estimating.

Prepared estimates and supported projects through award and completion.

Successfully contributed to multiple awarded and completed commercial projects.

Nature Flooring — Orlando, FL

Sales Representative November 2017 – November 2018

Developed the Nature Flooring brand throughout the Florida market.

Sold hardwood and vinyl flooring products to retail flooring dealers.

Worked directly with retail sales associates to improve product knowledge and selling capabilities.

Developed and maintained relationships with flooring retailers and sales teams.

E.J. Welch — Springfield, IL

Branch Manager June 2011 – October 2017

Managed branch sales activities and customer relationships.

Sold flooring tools, sundries, and installation-related products.

Provided flooring installation knowledge and product troubleshooting.

Managed order entry and logistics activities.

Supported customers with product selection, technical questions, and flooring solutions.

Lockwood Flooring — St. Louis, MO

Sales Representative January 2007 – June 2011

Managed hardwood flooring sales throughout Eastern Illinois, Indiana, and Northwestern Kentucky.

Developed and maintained dealer relationships.

Provided product expertise and sales support to flooring customers.

Carpet One by Cummings — Springfield, IL

Sales Associate July 1999 – December 2006

Provided retail flooring sales and customer service.

Assisted customers with flooring selections and purchasing decisions.

Supported customers throughout the retail sales process.

Fred T. Lowy — St. Louis, MO

Sales Representative January 1993 – June 1999

Sold carpet, area rugs, and carpet padding to flooring dealers throughout Central Illinois.

Developed and maintained dealer relationships.

Provided product knowledge and sales support to customers.

Fred T. Lowy — St. Louis, MO

Order Desk Manager / Assistant Sales Manager September 1986 – January 1993

Managed inventory and department order-entry activities.

Supervised order department personnel.

Provided product knowledge training for the sales team.

Assisted the Sales Manager during sales meetings and warehouse sales events.

Coordinated order processing and supported day-to-day sales operations.

Field Floor Company

Retail Flooring Sales June 1984 – August 1986

Sold flooring products in a retail environment.

Measured customer projects and closed contracts at the time of measurement.

Assisted customers with flooring selections and project requirements.

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Air Force

Senior Airman (E-4), Crew Chief May 1980 – June 1984

Served honorably in the United States Air Force.

Honorably discharged.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / Equivalent

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Sales • Flooring Procurement • Retail Sales • Outside Sales • Sales Management • Logistics • Order Entry • Inventory Management • Flooring Products • Customer Relations • Product Training • Microsoft Office • Callidus Estimating Software • Crew Chief Operations

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