Ruben Banuelos
South Bend
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in construction, floor and window installation, floor cleaning, fencing, and machine operation along with various other life experiences. Proficient in operating hand and power tools, floor machines and heavy equipment, ensuring high-quality results and safety standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Constuction Laborer
Alvarez Properties
South Bend
01.2019 - Current
- General Construction: Supported site preparation, material handling, and cleanup for residential and commercial projects, including remodeling, repairing, and installing materials such as drywall using hand and power tools
- Floor Installation: Executed installation of various flooring systems, including underlayment, planks, and trim, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications
- Floor Cleaning and Scrubbing: Operated and maintained floor machines such as buffers and scrubbers to clean, strip and refinish(wax) hard floor surfaces using industrial grade chemicals
- Measured, fitted, and installed residential and commercial windows and doors with precision to enhance functionality and aesthetics
- Fence Installation: Install diverse fencing materials including wood, vinyl, and iron
Utility
Steel Warehouse
South Bend
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Operated overhead cranes to lift, move, and position steel coils, sheets, heavy tools, and various equipment safely
- Coordinated with machine operators, signal people, and site supervisors to execute heavy lifts efficiently and safely
- Operated crane to unload semi-trucks and transported materials to designated areas
- Operated heavy manufacturing machines such as bevelers to cover employee lunches and breaks
Retail Sales Representative
T-mobile USA
Mishawaka
05.2009 - 10.2016
- Delivered personalized customer service by assessing needs and recommending appropriate wireless plans, devices, and accessories
- Met and exceeded monthly sales targets through proactive engagement, upselling, and cross-selling products and services
- Activated new lines, processed upgrades, and phone set-up and troubleshooting to ensure a positive in-store experience and customer retention
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN05-2006
Skills
- Floor installation
- Window installation
- Floor machine operation
- Forklift operation
- Buffing and scrubbing aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Bilingual communication
Military Experience
United States Air Force Reserves
- From 1998-2004
- Honorable Discharge
- Logistic Management
Timeline
Constuction Laborer
Alvarez Properties
01.2019 - Current
Utility
Steel Warehouse
09.2017 - 10.2018
Retail Sales Representative
T-mobile USA
05.2009 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Indiana University, South Bend