I am a highly skilled and experienced wood flooring contractor with over 40 years in the business. I have a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and hold licenses in Real Estate and Certified Building Contracting in Florida. I am also certified by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) as an inspector, and have completed NWFA’s Intermediate Installation, Sand & Finish School, and NWFA University.   Additionally, I have certificates from Ardex and Basic Coatings.

Professional Experience:

• Wood Floor Inspector, Bavone’s Wood Floor Inspections, West Palm Beach, FL
• Conducted thorough inspections of wood floors to identify defects and recommend repairs.
• Prepared detailed reports of inspection findings for clients.
• Collaborated with contractors to ensure that all repairs were completed to client satisfaction.
• Maintained accurate records of all inspections and repairs.
• Wood Flooring Consultant, I work with builders, designers, floor stores, and end use consumers to find the best fit for their particular lifestyle. 
• Wood Flooring Contractor, Bavone’s Wood Floors 1994-present, West Palm Beach, FL. 
• Custom Floors 1983-1994, Oakville, Ct.
• Installed, repaired, and refinished wood floors for residential and commercial clients: Goss Mansion, Watertown, Ct.- John O’Neill, Gary O’Conner Esq. Joan Hartley State Rep, James and Cathy Smith- Webster Bank, Mar-a-Lago Club, Wackenhut Mansion-Palm Beach, Dwight Schar-501 South Ocean Blvd. & 460 Worth Ave. Palm Beach, Jimmy Buffett estate S.Ocean Blvd. Palm Beach, Winthrop House,100 Worth Ave., The Enclave 3170 South Ocean Blvd. Palm Beach. Bethesda By the Sea. Barton Ave. Palm Beach, The Biltmore, Lake Way, Palm Beach. Maryanne Ward, La Mitage, Lake way, Palm Beach, Nellie L King Esq. 14 Bryce La.,Jupiter, MorseEstate-392 S. Beach rd. Jupiter Island
• Managed all aspects of projects from start to finish, including material selection, installation, sanding, staining, and finishing.
• Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through timely project completion and attention to detail.
• Real estate agent: Continental Properties 2013-2015, Schelling & Associates 2015-2022, Higher Standards Real estate Co.2022-present.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Post College, Waterbury, Ct. 1980-84

Certifications:

• National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Certified Inspector 2024.
• NWFA Intermediate Installation School Graduate 2019.
• NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish School Graduate 2019.
• Ardex Certified contractor 2018.
• Basic Coatings Certified  1998.