MIKE DUNLAP
** ******** **** Newark, IL ***** E-Mail: **********@*****.***
cell: 630-***-**** Home: 630-***-****
Degreed construction crew leader/field supervisor with extensive experience in managing all aspects of floor covering installation. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Skilled in all areas of flooring construction including sales, estimating, purchasing, training, payroll and management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TILING M.D.
AURORA, IL
OWNER/OPERATOR
1/2009-present
1986-1992
Owned and operated a custom ceramic tile installation company.
Operated as both a subcontractor on new construction and as a prime contractor for remodeling projects.
Managed all pre-sale and customer interfacing responsibilities including: advertising and promotion, sales, estimating, purchasing, quotations as well as contract negotiations.
Managed daily operations including supervision of employees, payroll and banking relations.
Employed and managed 5 installers.
CREW LEADER
FCA (FLOOR COVERING ASSOCIATES)
NAPERVILLE, IL
2/1997 – 12/2008
7/1993 – 6/1994
Responsible for training new employees in all aspects of ceramic, granite and stone installation including measuring, underlaying and base construction for upscale home construction projects.
Over 20 of the employees trained progressed to become successful business owners.
Responsible for measuring, scheduling, blueprint take-offs, billing, customer service and installation.
Key Projects Included: Cavalcade of Homes, Showcase Homes, Village Pontiac (Naperville, IL), Westphal Chevy (Aurora, IL), Citgo Gas Station(s)
FIELD SUPERVISOR
FCA
6/1994 – 2/1997
Managed the field operations for one of the country’s largest family owned floor covering company.
Specialized in offering a full range of floor covering and services.
Interfaced and coordinated projects directly with builders and homeowners.
Supervised the daily responsibilities of up to 40 floor installers.
Responsible for all tools, material and equipment.
Delivered projects on time and within budget.
Implemented new company wide compensation model for installers.
PRO-FLOORS, INC.
OSWEGO, IL
ESTIMATOR
1992 - 1993
Responsible for the estimation of materials and labor for a small floor covering retailer and contractor.
Read blueprints and conducted on site measuring to ensure accuracy.
Prepared and presented quotations, scheduled installations and worked closely with customers.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Communications and Human Relations
Minor in Management
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
Newark High School Sports Boosters: Member of the local high school sports boosters from 2004 – 2007. Organized the major yearly fundraiser (Draw Down) from 2006 – 2008.
Newark Boys Baseball and Girls Softball: Assistant from 1996 – present.
Newark Boys Baseball: Coached Boys Baseball for ages 11-12 from 1999 – 2000.
Home Renovator: Purchased, completely renovated (interior, exterior and landscaping) and resold 3 homes from 2002 – 2006.